DKNG

DKNG is a design and illustration studio in Los Angeles, California, started in 2005 by Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman. The pair came to design through music and film, and the studio still works mostly in entertainment, producing posters and artwork for musicians, films and well-known brands. It also takes on independent and corporate clients.

What DKNG offers

• Identity development — logos and visual identities for brands and artists.
• Print and poster design — gig posters and limited-edition screen prints.
• Custom illustration — brand and editorial illustration.
• Packaging design — packaging such as a limited set of Heinz sauce packets for all 50 states.
• Apparel design — official t-shirts and merchandise artwork.
• Web design and development — websites for clients alongside print work.

Who it works with

Most clients are musicians, bands, film studios and entertainment brands; past projects include a Dave Matthews Band poster, a licensed Rogue One print and postage stamps honouring military working dogs.

Key facts

• Based in: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Founded: 2005
• Founders: Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman
• Teaching: runs design classes on Skillshare and posts process videos on YouTube and Vimeo