Blü Haus Studios

Blü Haus Studios is a graphic design and illustration studio run by owners Sandy Carruthers and Holly Noel. Sandy, a former graphic design instructor at Holland College, is the lead illustrator and handles business development; his past work includes comic series illustration and rebranding projects. Holly, a 2006 graduate of the same college's design programme, leads design and runs the administration.

What Blü Haus Studios offers

• Branding and logos — logo design and brand development that reflects a company's look and tone.
• Print and layout — catalogues, newsletters, magazines, posters, envelopes and packaging prepared ready for print.
• Digital and web design — custom websites or template set-ups, animated logos and social media ads.
• Illustration — original digital and traditional artwork, including portraits and comic books.
• Social media management — posts, ads and email campaigns for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter, with reporting.
• Event marketing — design material for events.

Who it works with

The studio designs for a wide range of businesses and says it has supplied illustration to clients worldwide.

Key facts

• Owners: Sandy Carruthers (illustrator) and Holly Noel (designer)
• Experience: Decades of industry work
• Background: Both owners trained or taught at Holland College