TESTIMONIALS

“I highly recommend the redoubtable and Curious Mr. Blend for his ability to create engaging reading experiences of all kinds ...” / Matt Scanlon, chief marketing officer, American Retirement Association (ARA)

“... It was all more than I could have hoped for! I can't even begin to describe my jubilation when I gazed upon the finished products ...” / Erika Weinert, client, freelance copyeditor, The Werd Nerd Edits

“I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks to Mr. Blend for the incredible support he has provided to our classroom. He generously dedicated his time each Monday to come and read two books to our students. The children have truly loved these moments and look forward to them every week.

“In addition, his effort in bringing in a small library and creating a cozy reading space has made a meaningful impact on our learning environment.

“Thank you for becoming such a valued part of our community. Your presence, kindness, and dedication have made a lasting impression on our students, and we are deeply grateful.” / Carla Dominguez, lead guide, children’s house, PMI MACTE certified, Guidepost Montessori

“... He played a crucial role in crafting typography that perfectly complemented our Hatch Show Print concept (for the 2024 NAPA 401(k) Summit branding) ...” / Frederik Hviid, art director, ARA

“He is an all-around creative talent and an exceptional asset to those he serves ... his creative insight and conceptual thinking are second to none.” / Steph Doyle, client, former creative director, CINQ Creative

“... Mr. Blend wrote some flash fiction for my passion project and did a phenomenal job. He took my vision/initial rough ideas and transformed them into something beautiful--which included copy and typographic treatments for two promotional posters, for the same project. His writing and poster typography wonderfully captured the impact I was trying to achieve with my project ...” / Nikita Prokhorov, client, graphic designer & lettering artist

“His ability to write, edit, and storytell has made several beneficial contributions to the work we did together. And the success of each marketing campaign we brought to life was due in large part to his talent ...” / Chanel Brown, former marketing manager, ARA

“... I found him to be an intelligent, interesting and creative writer ...” / Barbara Bryant, former copywriter, ARA

“That (Fireside Chats) graphic is awesome!” / Jeanne Sutton, CFP®, CPFA, MBA, Strategic Retirement Partners

“He provided a most unique approach to tackling my needs in differentiating myself from others in the field. His creativity and punchy copywriting provided me with a very personal statement that reflected both my strong Scandinavian heritage and my expertise as a design director in a fun, concise way.” / Frederik Hviid, freelance creative director

“I asked Mr. Blend to speak to my advanced web design class at DeVry University, on creative thinking. I was not disappointed ... he provided an in-depth look at the methodology that went into creative thinking. He provided real world examples from his own background as well as companies that he has observed ... my class was inspired by him. His presentation has given my class a new way to think about web design.” / Neil Adams, former professor, DeVry University

“... He possesses a great combination of creativity and strategic thinking that consistently delivers results ... His ability to understand and articulate the brand's voice and message was a key part of shaping our campaigns and engaging our audience effectively ...” / Renato Macedo, senior director, membership experience, ARA

“He is equally a master of turning phrases and of raw creative exploration ...” / Vail Henry, client, former creative director, Identity Guard®

“Move over Dr. Seuss, Tim Burton, et al--there’s a new artist in town with a new set of characters that will embrace your inner child!” / Jerry Patterson, shoppe customer

“... He understands what it takes to capture the people's eye and keep it ...” / Adrienne Moore, former digital experience manager, ARA

“I absolutely love the prints I purchased! Not only was the print itself great, but the quality of the paper was quite impressive ...” / Ashley Meredith, shoppe customer