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BLAKE HOTALING PORTFOLIO

I'm a graphic designer working for Furnished Quarters, one of the largest independently owned and operated providers of short-term, fully furnished luxury apartments and corporate housing. See my latest work below or scroll down to explore my portfolio.

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Recent Work

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In-House Brand Designer

Furnished Quarters is one of the largest independently owned and operated providers of short-term, fully furnished luxury apartments and corporate housing, specializing in stays of 30 days or more. They provide serviced residences—including furniture, fully equipped kitchens, and utilities— in the NYC Metro area, Boston, California, and global markets. Currently serving as the sole in-house graphic designer for the company.

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UI/UX Design & Animation

Found It is a mobile application designed to help users easily locate their belongings through smart tracking stickers. By attaching a Found It Tracking Sticker to personal items and activating it within the app, users can monitor their location in real time. This project showcases my approach to mobile app design, focusing on clear functionality, and a seamless user experience.

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Football Logo & Brand Design

The Oklahoma Iron Blades, a professional football team based in Oklahoma City, required a complete brand identity built from the ground up. This included the development of a cohesive logo system, color palette, uniform designs, merch, and social media visuals. This project showcases my ability to create impactful sports branding and execute a consistent visual identity across touchpoints.

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Brand & Website Design

KCL Institute is a tutoring organization that tailors learning experiences to each student’s unique learning style. Whether a student learns best through auditory, visual, or kinesthetic methods, KCL Institute develops personalized teaching plans to support their success. This project highlights my ability to design an engaging and informative website that clearly communicates educational services.

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UI/UX & App Design

Scramble Fantasy is a fantasy football app designed to help users analyze player statistics and build stronger lineups. The app features a player comparison interface that allows users to evaluate up to three players simultaneously on a single screen. This project highlights my experience designing data-driven mobile interfaces and creating intuitive user experiences for sports applications.

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Brand & Advertising Design

Elevation Outdoors is a sporting goods retailer offering outdoor apparel, fishing equipment, hunting gear, and other essentials for outdoor enthusiasts. This project highlights my ability to create dynamic, engaging visual designs that effectively showcase a diverse product range while capturing the spirit of outdoor adventure.

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Brand Identity Design

We Crochet Everyday is a local business that sells crochet Amigurumi, which are crochet animals are small, stuffed yarn creatures created using basic crochet stitches, popular for their cute designs. We Crochet Everyday needed an entire brand identity as well as logo variations, color palette, custom patterns, product photography, and photos to list on their websites.

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Animation & Video

An animated video exploring the Burj Khalifa, highlighting its 2,717-foot height through playful comparisons with other iconic structures. This project showcases my skills in animation, video production, storyboarding, and concept development to create an engaging and informative visual experience.

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Direct Mailer Design

Total Smiles is a dental practice focused on building long-term relationships with patients and their families. This project involved designing targeted mailers aimed at moms, emphasizing trust, care, and family-friendly messaging. It highlights my ability to create strategic, audience-focused print design that communicates warmth and reliability.

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Technical Illustration

A technical illustration project focused on a computer desk shelf, featuring detailed line drawings, color renderings, and a clearly structured instruction sheet. This project highlights my ability to translate complex assembly processes into clear, visually engaging instructional design.

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UI/UX Design

What’s for Supper? is a mobile app concept for a grocery store that helps users discover recipes, generate ingredient lists, and easily locate items while shopping. This project includes a home screen, recipe page, search functionality, and high-fidelity mockups, highlighting my ability to design intuitive, user-friendly app experiences.

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Illustration & Poster Design

A vintage-inspired poster and character illustration project focused on typography, texture, and composition. This piece highlights my ability to develop a cohesive visual style through thoughtful font selection, detailed illustration, and balanced layout design.

What I Do

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Brand Identity

Strategic brand identities built with clarity, purpose, and long-term impact in mind.

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Print Design

Print design that feels tactile, intentional, and crafted with attention to every detail.

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Marketing Collateral

Creating advertising campaigns across email, print, and social that leave an impact.

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Digital Design

Digital design for social, web, UI/UX, and video that's clear, engaging, and built to perform.

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Experiential Design

Event graphics, signage, landing pages, and installations that create engagement.

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Packaging Design

Eye-catching, functional packaging designed to stand out to your target audience.

How I Do It

Photoshop
Illustrator
Stripo
Premiere Pro
Lightroom
InDesign
Adobe XD
After Effects
Figma
Powerpoint