In 2014 Eliana founded the Los Angeles based experiential hospitality company, Happy Hour Agency. As creative director for the group, Eliana has overseen the development and execution of various brand driven experiential events. HHA has partnered with the Runyon Group, LINE hotel, and is currently working with Meow Wolf in Las Vegas.

In 2009, Eliana joined the design team at her alma mater, Art Center College of Design. She led the design and production on various internal projects, including an overhaul of the college's own brand identity.

From there, Eliana joined the Los Angeles based creative agency, Folklor, in 2015. During her time as Lead Senior Designer, Eliana led design for projects with the LINE hotel in Washington DC; including the hotel’s restaurant outlets, Brothers & Sisters, by James Beard nominated chef Eric Bruner Yang and A Rake’s Progress, by James Beard award-winning chef Spike Gjerde.

Eliana went on to found the studio, Us, with her partner in 2017 acting as Creative Partner.

Areas of Expertise:

• Creative direction

• Naming

• Brand ID development

• Brand collateral

• Conceptualization & Design

• Production management

• Interior Layering

• Vessel & Object Design

• Photography Art Direction