WE ARE BLANK
A trusted Washington DC graphic design ally
Established in 1996, Blank is a boutique graphic design company offering high quality strategic communications and design services for branding, print, signage, large format and website projects. Based in Washington, DC, our clients range from small businesses and nonprofits to large associations, corporations and government agencies on the local and national level.
At Blank, industry veteran, founder and lead designer Robert Kent Wilson (RKW) oversees all work start- to-finish. Utilizing a team of highly qualified designers and contractor’s all projects benefit from years of experience, when it is needed.
Clients come to rely on RKW as a marketing ally, a graphic design resource who will deliver results. Utilizing decades of expansive design experience, creative project management and leadership you can rest assured you’re in good hands. A responsible, reliable partner you can trust. More about RKW Below »
Blank is a DSLBD Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and DC Supply Schedule (DSS) contract holder. [More Info]
about the Director
Robert Kent Wilson, Creative Director / Lead Designer
RKW brings nearly thirty years multidisciplinary design experience in graphic design, advertising, marketing, branding, and signage/large format studio work including the development of many websites and digital assets. His industry expertise includes community development, higher education, technology, architecture, land use, transportation and retail/commercial supporting professional services, corporate, non-profit/NGO and both local and federal government agencies.
RKW has also been awarded multiple public art project commissions and grants and has served as the appointed art director and project artist/designer working alongside planners, developers, and community representatives for several commercial development, placemaking and public art projects. Prior to founding Blank, RKW was an art director for an award-winning architectural firm where he developed numerous commercial/restaurant retail brands and large format graphic work.
Outside of work, Robert likes to hike, mountain bike and continues to work hard transforming an overgrown pocket park in Mt Pleasant, NWDC.
testimonials
We hired Blank to create a new identity and website for our company as we transitioned, and we were thrilled! Director RKW truly put our vision into action. He simply got us, understood the message we were attempting to communicate and nailed it!
OWNER, FITNESS COMPANY
I highly recommend RKW.
He has a vast knowledge of his work, is extremely creative, patient and is willing to go the extra mile for his clients.
BUSINESS OWNER
RKW is a highly professional, extraordinary designer. His creativity, integrity, and passion for art shine through in all his work. I highly recommend Blank for all your design needs.
HOUSING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
Blank has excellent design aesthetics and pays close attention to our brand. RKW has a deep understanding of our organization and needs and is always on time. The Annual Report series they designed is used as a best practice example within our network of organizations.
MAIN STREET DIRECTOR
Blank/RKW is a thoughtful creative partner working on a variety of ongoing initiatives. I never feel like the product I receive misses the mark. The regular communication throughout the project ensures that the final product is exactly what was discussed/required."
NGO COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR