Second Block Studio

Flashback to a project I did a couple of years ago where I created an ornament each day of December leading up Dec 25. Here’s a few of my favorites!

When a client assures you “I have a fun piece for you!”, I admit I don’t always believe them... but this was SO MUCH FUN!
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This show-and-tell book outlines some different print embellishments you can add to you printed pieces... AND gives a how-to for file set-up for the designers out there. Foil and some creative UV and a soft-touch cover? Yes, please!
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It’s been a hit as a conference handout at - this piece will prove to be a wonderful resource for some designers and their teams and I could not be more proud of it!

Infographics? Yes, please! Your data is important - now you need to present it in an engaging way. Infographics allow you to take that information and showcase it in a manner that is impactful and easy to consume. Your audience wants to understand... we can work together to make those numbers shine.
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Excited to be this month’s Member Spotlight over at AIGA Pittsburgh's blog! I don’t talk much about myself (or my projects, I should be better about that!), but I answered some questions about myself and my business - with a little advice on the side. (Killer photo by Matt Dayak)

One of our logos looking pretty great out in the sunshine. Logomark drawn/designed by us, and expertly painted for exterior display by the talented !

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Gee, thanks . What a beautiful day in the neighborhood! 🙌🏼👏🏼

Happiest first birthday to our client ! This organization is doing amazing work within the city of Pittsburgh by connecting newly resettled refugees and immigrants with local families to ease the transition of moving to a new country and city. It is an absolute pleasure working with them!

We’ve designed small things (pens, magnets, brochures, books), medium things (trade show booths, car wraps, wall graphics), and BIG things (tractor trailers, building signage)... BUT THIS MIGHT BE THE BIGGEST. Crazy big and hung in front of the NYSE - WOW!

Sometimes our logos are on nationally televised News programs! Woo!
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Congratulations to on this great coverage of their amazing, necessary work. We are so honored to work with such an incredible organization!!!

We’ll never get tired of seeing our work in the wild! Illustration and title style created in collaboration with Be sure to check this show out - it’s going to be really amazing!

Sweet shot of a map I created for some talks did about web animation. This presentation went all over the world with Val, and it was cool to know some my work was rolling international... even if I wasn’t, ha! I really enjoyed working on this project.
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We love to do illustration in addition to our design work - get in touch if we can help you give that presentation, brochure, or website a little more punch with a custom image or two
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The world of web animation.. At by

We're digital creatures over here at , but we do get to flex some hand-drawn skills every now then! Here's a fun map project we wrapped up in the spring.
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We are super excited to be a part of this rad party! makes really comfy and creative shirts… They’re finally all moved in to their sweet new space here in Pittsburgh, and are having a party to celebrate. We’ll be alongside some pals hawking our art as well as showcasing some of our prints and goodies. There’ll be food, music and oh-so-many-shirts. Come join us!