Inside the Studio

Sometimes the smallest design decision gets way more thought than anyone would ever know.

When people hear “studio,” they sometimes picture a whole office full of people.

Every design proof that leaves BlackStone Studio has to pass one final check with Nacho, my Chief Design Pawfficer. 

The three things I’m known for are fast turnaround times, cost-effective solutions, and high-quality design.

In design, whether it be product design or graphic design, the little details really do make a difference.

I’ve started doing video presentations for certain design projects and it’s been surprisingly helpful for clients.

I’m pulling back the curtain to show you a few of the Adobe Illustrator tools I’ve been using more often in my work.

I use the Pantone Color Bridge book, which shows both the actual Pantone ink and its closest CMYK equivalent.

A collection of questions I often receive from clients and graphic design students about my career in design.

While I stare at my computer screen, and he gazes longingly out the office window…