THE STUDIO
Hey there — my name is Grant, and I'm a seasoned brand designer running this compact yet powerful studio from my little basement office in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nine Studio got it's roots in a small town with me drawing fake baseball team brands on scratch paper.
Today, we collaborate with leagues, teams, and athletes nationwide—at every level of competition—to create brand identities that reflect and elevate their ambitions.
Notable Clients:
UFC
NFL
CBS SPORTS
SEC
BIG EAST
CAA
FRONTIER LEAGUE
USSSA
CORE COMPETENCIES:
VIsual identities
brand strategy
Art direction
Design systems and guidelines
Illustration
Web Design
Product Design
Good vibes
THE PERSON:
I grew up like a lot of kids in the Midwest — on ball fields and soccer pitches, dreaming of turning my passion for sports into a career. As an artist, I get the chance to do just that by creating lifelong sports memories through brands and visual identities.
When I'm not knee deep in design programs, I'm spending time with my wife and three kids, playing golf, watching the Detroit Lions, or planning a trip to Walt Disney World.
STATISTICS
Homeruns that actually left the ball field
01
Hole-in-ones playing disc golf
21
Hole-in-ones playing golf
00
Community college-level penalty kicks faced
02
Community college-level penalty kicks saved
02
Lifelong jersey number
09