James Blade, seasoned art director from Brooklyn, delivers bespoke design solutions driving engagement and brand recognition. With expertise in visual design, brand development, and creative strategy.

Introduction

Welcome. I'm James Blade, a Brooklyn-based art director and designer dedicated to delivering exceptional visual solutions. Browse my portfolio to see my latest work, and let's discuss how I can help elevate your brand.

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Selected Works

Terra Firma

Terra Firma

Rebranding

Brand Positioning

Design

23'

23'

Rebranded a heritage industry leader, blending tradition with modernity to drive growth and appeal to a new generation.

Terra Firma

Terra Firma

Rebranding

Brand Positioning

Design

23'

23'

Rebranded a heritage industry leader, blending tradition with modernity to drive growth and appeal to a new generation.

Terra Firma

Rebranding

Brand Positioning

Design

23'

Rebranded a heritage industry leader, blending tradition with modernity to drive growth and appeal to a new generation.

Emery & Oak

Emery & Oak

Content Creation

Workspace Design

Visual Identity

24'

24'

Redesigned a luxury vehicle's visual identity, blending sleek aesthetics and advanced technology to elevate brand perception and drive desire.

Emery & Oak

Emery & Oak

Content Creation

Workspace Design

Visual Identity

24'

24'

Redesigned a luxury vehicle's visual identity, blending sleek aesthetics and advanced technology to elevate brand perception and drive desire.

Emery & Oak

Content Creation

Workspace Design

Visual Identity

24'

Redesigned a luxury vehicle's visual identity, blending sleek aesthetics and advanced technology to elevate brand perception and drive desire.

Horizon

Horizon

Messaging Development

Event Design

Brand Positioning

24'

24'

Created Voyager Travel Co.'s digital platform, branding, and storytelling campaign, featuring stunning travel photography and immersive experiences.

Horizon

Horizon

Messaging Development

Event Design

Brand Positioning

24'

24'

Created Voyager Travel Co.'s digital platform, branding, and storytelling campaign, featuring stunning travel photography and immersive experiences.

Horizon

Messaging Development

Event Design

Brand Positioning

24'

Created Voyager Travel Co.'s digital platform, branding, and storytelling campaign, featuring stunning travel photography and immersive experiences.

Elevate

Elevate

Videography

Packaging Design

Rebranding

23'

23'

Art directed Elevé Fashion's e-commerce platform, social media strategy, and influencer partnerships.

Elevate

Elevate

Videography

Packaging Design

Rebranding

23'

23'

Art directed Elevé Fashion's e-commerce platform, social media strategy, and influencer partnerships.

Elevate

Videography

Packaging Design

Rebranding

23'

Art directed Elevé Fashion's e-commerce platform, social media strategy, and influencer partnerships.

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Awards

Recognition

2021

Awwwards - SOTD

Elevate

2021

Awwwards - SOTD

Elevate

2021

Awwwards - SOTD

Elevate

2021

Awwwards - Honorable Mention

Moon

2021

Awwwards - Honorable Mention

Moon

2021

Awwwards - Honorable Mention

Moon

2023

Gold Cube - ADC

Emory & Oak

2023

Gold Cube - ADC

Emory & Oak

2023

Gold Cube - ADC

Emory & Oak

2024

Red Dot Design - Responisve Design

Bloom

2024

Red Dot Design - Responisve Design

Bloom

2024

Red Dot Design - Responisve Design

Bloom

2024

The Dieline Award - Adverting

Horizon

2024

The Dieline Award - Adverting

Horizon

2024

The Dieline Award - Adverting

Horizon

2024

CSSDA - SOTD

Vestal

2024

CSSDA - SOTD

Vestal

2024

CSSDA - SOTD

Vestal

2024

CSSDA - 2x UX/UI

Horizon

2024

CSSDA - 2x UX/UI

Horizon

2024

CSSDA - 2x UX/UI

Horizon

2024

Behance - Visual Design

Rowan

2024

Behance - Visual Design

Rowan

2024

Behance - Visual Design

Rowan

Services

Area of focus

Visual Identity

Defining brands through thoughtful design, creating recognizable logos, typography, color schemes, and imagery that resonate with target audiences.

Visual Identity

Defining brands through thoughtful design, creating recognizable logos, typography, color schemes, and imagery that resonate with target audiences.

Visual Identity

Defining brands through thoughtful design, creating recognizable logos, typography, color schemes, and imagery that resonate with target audiences.

Creative Storytelling

Weaving captivating narratives across media channels, leveraging advertising, editorial design, photography, and videography to convey messages and evoke emotions.

Creative Storytelling

Weaving captivating narratives across media channels, leveraging advertising, editorial design, photography, and videography to convey messages and evoke emotions.

Creative Storytelling

Weaving captivating narratives across media channels, leveraging advertising, editorial design, photography, and videography to convey messages and evoke emotions.

Digital Experience

Architecting seamless, user-centered digital interactions for web, mobile, and interactive platforms, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and usability.

Digital Experience

Architecting seamless, user-centered digital interactions for web, mobile, and interactive platforms, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and usability.

Digital Experience

Architecting seamless, user-centered digital interactions for web, mobile, and interactive platforms, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and usability.