Welcome. We are Gridnik, a studio that loves the simplicity of design. We believe design should have a purpose beyond conventional values while speaking volumes in short bursts of creativity.
A Quick Look
San Diego Zoo
Identity
Postcards & Packaging
These postcards feature illustrated characters created for quick recognition of the San Diego Zoo.
Abstinence Education
Posters & Apparel
Designed for teaching abstinence education, posters are the perfect way of producing a message in a quick and effective manner.
The World at Large
Mailable Newsletter
The World at Large features news, boxer profiles, and current standings for the world of amateur boxing.
Type Magazine
Bi-annual magazine
Type is a journal featuring the best in culture, life, and letters. Each issure features a unique cover; the first being blind-embossed on letterpress.
Our Musings
Rebuilding Canyon Fireplace
Gridnik works with Canyon Fireplace to bring them into a new era of contemporary design. See how we helped update their identity with a custom logo and brand new website.
Inspirational Typography
Found in Seattle Washington and one of my favorite objects, check out this “Book of Alphabet’s” published in 1946.
Tutorial: Creating a Hand-textured Masthead
We’re going to create a textured looking masthead with only a little help from Photoshop.
Design in Peril
View Aaron Draplin discuss the current state of decline in American design. (Be advised: Vulgar language ahead.)
