Larissa Pickens

Hi there!

I’ve been working in design for 20+ years, currently as a studio owner, advisor, and mentor.
I also have a thing for fragrances.

Design Studio

I started my career in book publishing at Chronicle Books, which sparked my passion for storytelling through design. Over time, I wanted to explore beyond the page, which led me to Parsons’ Design & Technology MFA.


While I still love beautiful printed pieces, digital offers entirely new ways to communicate and build deeper experiences. After graduating, I opened my design studio and have worked with clients ranging from Calvin Klein, Condé Nast, Scholastic, and Estée Lauder to early-stage start-ups.

Today, we focus on women’s healthcare, beauty, and lifestyle brands, offering branding, packaging, and digital design along with ongoing creative partnerships.

  • Larissa and the entire Float Design team are a true extension of our team. They understand the identity of our brand, while providing creative input and ideas to really help us elevate our design materials.
    Casey Tarnas
    SMP Pharmacy Solutions
  • Their work, characterized by its aesthetic excellence and attention to detail, has enhanced our brand’s visual appeal and has been pivotal in our market recognition.
    Melissa Thompson
    BELLAME Beauty
  • Our partnership spanned across digital, social and mobile and the results were high-quality designs that drove some of our most successful campaigns to-date! 
    Jessica Caridad
    Laura Geller