Courtney Richardson
Creative Director
Droga5 New York
New York
Topic: What is the playbook for next level ‘non-trad’ ideas?
About Courtney:
Courtney Grace Richardson is a highly sought-after, multi-award-winning Creative Director at Droga5 and the visionary Founder behind the Museum of Nail Art (MoNA). Known across the entertainment and creative industries for building the vibe and nailing the vision, she has earned a reputation as a cultural and creative powerhouse.
You may recognize her viral work with top-tier brands and icons like Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P. Henson, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Michaela Coel, Issa Rae, Nike, Amazon Music, The Hip Hop Museum, BET, HBO, Hulu, The Ad Council, Chase and more. Formerly of PAPER Magazine, Courtney has also been crowned 'Creative of the Year' by ADCOLOR and The One Club, Campaign US’s Female Frontier Awards ‘Conquering Creativity’ Honoree 'and named as a 'Culture Shifter' in The Creative Collective’s 2022 Creative Class, among other esteemed industry accolades.
Featured by PBS, AdWeek, PopSugar, Bustle, Refinery29, EBONY Magazine, XONecole, CBS and more, Courtney’s work has garnered the attention of industry titans—including none other than Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who has praised her creative genius.
A disruptive leader, she is known for her boundary-pushing creativity and commitment to authentic storytelling. Courtney values soulful craft, finding joy in the little things, motivational speaking, mentoring others while breaking glass ceilings.
About Courtney:
Courtney Grace Richardson is a highly sought-after, multi-award-winning Creative Director at Droga5 and the visionary Founder behind the Museum of Nail Art (MoNA). Known across the entertainment and creative industries for building the vibe and nailing the vision, she has earned a reputation as a cultural and creative powerhouse.
You may recognize her viral work with top-tier brands and icons like Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P. Henson, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Michaela Coel, Issa Rae, Nike, Amazon Music, The Hip Hop Museum, BET, HBO, Hulu, The Ad Council, Chase and more. Formerly of PAPER Magazine, Courtney has also been crowned 'Creative of the Year' by ADCOLOR and The One Club, Campaign US’s Female Frontier Awards ‘Conquering Creativity’ Honoree 'and named as a 'Culture Shifter' in The Creative Collective’s 2022 Creative Class, among other esteemed industry accolades.
Featured by PBS, AdWeek, PopSugar, Bustle, Refinery29, EBONY Magazine, XONecole, CBS and more, Courtney’s work has garnered the attention of industry titans—including none other than Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who has praised her creative genius.
A disruptive leader, she is known for her boundary-pushing creativity and commitment to authentic storytelling. Courtney values soulful craft, finding joy in the little things, motivational speaking, mentoring others while breaking glass ceilings.