about us

The BlackCat Way

We’re a graphic design studio that runs like a custom garage shop. We are hands-on, obsessed with the details, and never afraid to get some grease under our fingernails. We specialize in branding, merch, and marketing design for churches, small businesses, and folks like you who are building something that actually matters.

We’ve rolled up our sleeves alongside teams like Kraft-Heinz, Elevation Church, Awestruck, and Keowee Creative Co. to create work that doesn’t just look good on a screen. We build it to hold up when it hits the real world.

The Code We Live By

Rooted in Arizona, we draw from what we know: faith, family, and a deep respect for the craft. Around here, "phoning it in" isn't an option. Every project is sketched, built, and refined with the kind of care you’d give a piece of gear you plan on using for a lifetime.

We even design for ourselves to stay sharp. We make the stickers, print, and gear we want to wear because if it’s not being used, it’s just decoration.

Why We Do It

We started this shop because we saw too many designers taking themselves way too seriously. We’re here to do professional work and have a good time while we do it. We treat your brand like it’s our own and we fight for your win. Honestly, we’re just down-to-earth people who want to see you succeed

We are BlackCat. Design with grit, built to last.

Our Team

  • Julio Suarez | Owner & Creative Director

    Arizona born and raised. I am self-taught with over a decade in the game and another decade before that just learning how to make things look right. I have always been the hands-on type. I will sketch it, build it, and see it through personally. No fluff and no farming it out. Just honest, crafted design rooted in faith, family, and a blue-collar mindset. My goal is to bring some grit to the white-collar world by mixing creative instinct with the kind of craftsmanship that lasts. Think hand tools, well-worn sketchbooks, and a soft spot for anything made of leather and steel. I am here to make sure your brand is built to last.

  • Brylee Suarez | Studio Manager

    She is the one who keeps the wheels turning. As our Studio Manager, Brylee handles the behind the scenes details that make your experience here run smooth. She takes care of everything from our first conversation to making sure we hit every timeline. Honestly, she is the calm in the chaos. She is the reason your project never falls through the cracks. She also happens to be my better half. She is here to make sure you are taken care of every step of the way.

  • Milo | Studio Supervisor

    Resident mascot, midday nap enthusiast, and unofficial art director. Milo’s usually found wherever the warmest patch of sunlight is—occasionally walking across a keyboard or offering unsolicited creative feedback. He doesn’t do much, but somehow still runs the place.