We are a multidisciplinary creative studio with locations in San Francisco, CA and Sacramento, CA. We provide services in branding, web design, print and event graphics. We are a collective team of creative thinkers each with a unique individual perspective, approach and design sensibility. We share a common goal and mission: to provide our clients with creative, effective, and innovative solutions at the highest level of service.
Whatever projects we may be working on – a brand identity program, your company’s website, or graphics for an event or show, our motivation is all the same: We strive to deliver awesome work. Period. Our passion is about creating and developing ideas that captivate emotions, engulf our audience, and create a memorable experience. We thrive on creative challenges. It’s what fuels our passion.
Above ALL our Clients matter to us the most for they are our most important asset. We make absolutely sure that we listen to their needs then deliver ABOVE and BEYOND their expectations.
Switchblade Creative Studios. Feel The Edge.
WILL YOU HELP? For the month of February, Switchblade Creative Studios Inc. invites you to help make a difference. Aside from our pro-bono and volunteer work we will raise funds and awareness for one of our favorite charities, Project Homeless Connect, a San Francisco non-profit organization whose mission is to rally the community to support and create lasting solutions for the homeless.
A SHIRT FOR THE CAUSE. We will be selling Special Edition T-shirts and other apparel to benefit the cause. 100% of the profits from every sale in February will be donated to Project Homeless Connect. These proceeds will go directly toward providing vital services to homeless clients. We realize that times are tough in this economy...but even more so for the homeless so your assistance couldn't come at a better time.
Please visit our online apparel store, The Knife Shop, to view our items and make a purchase. http://www.switchblade-studios.com/theknifeshop.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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San Francisco, CA- December 4, 2008
Members of Switchblade Creative Studios, Inc., a creative graphic design firm located in San Francisco and Sacramento, followed their yearly company Holiday tradition. On December 3, 2008, Switchblade closed up shop and headed to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco for Project Homeless Connect (25) to volunteer their time and services to the community of San Francisco. The team worked a 3 hour shift bussing tables and assisting guests at the venue's Cafe Connect which serves free meals to the needy, just one of many services offered by Project Homeless Connect. “This was the first time I volunteered for PHC and I had a blast”, says Kel Kalagayan, who is Switchblade's newest team member. Design Manager Courtney Patubo adds, “It's really our way of giving back to the community and also trying to help solve a really complex issue in SF and cities across America.” Courtney's mother, Christine, also volunteered her time which was a pleasant surprise. A non profit, one of PHC's goals is to create real solutions to the city's most pressing issues one of which is the homeless and connecting the homeless to vital services such as housing, immediate medical care, financial services, employment opportunities, and food and shelter among many others. “In addition to our volunteer work today we've also help PHC by providing pro-bono design work to help promote the ongoing event.” comments Marie Macaspac, Switchblade Client Relations. “It's just a great way to spread the Holiday cheer and the spirit of giving!”
It's no secret that Switchblade Creative Studios has big hearts for animals. Our involvement with the local animal shelters and local rescue groups led us to an amazing opportunity to show our talent for Oct 5's Muttville Benefit featuring Gogol Bordello at Slim's SF. Switchblade designed the limited edition poster for the event, and only 100 were sold and one copy signed by the band was raffled.
Marie Macaspac of Switchblade, who is a foster care provider for Muttville, a senior dog rescue, was interviewed on Pirate Cat Radio to talk about the event and our involvement with the organization. Check it out!
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JULY 20, 2008 - GRANTS, NEW MEXICO, In its ongoing mission to promote its brand and support amateur athletes at the grass roots level, Switchblade Creative Studios Inc. a creative design studio, helped send three amateur Mixed Martial Arts fighters to their first bout this month in Grants, New Mexico. The event “Que Loca Cage Fighting” is one of many amateur events held nation-wide which helps springboard amateur fighters to the bigger leagues such as the UFC and the WEC in one of the fastest growing sports today. Switchblade provided financial support to help the fighters reach their goal.
The three fighters who train out of Combat Fitness/Rapacon's Martial Arts facility in Vallejo, CA trained hard for their first fight and did not disappoint their fans, coaches and sponsors. The fighters and results:
- Cris De Luna, Welterweight-Winner by submission/arm bar,
- Tristan Arenal, Middleweight-Winner by unanimous decision,
- Tony Ramos, Bantamweight-Loss by arm bar/stoppage (no tapout).
Switchblade Creative Director Ron Zaragoza commented, “we are extremely excited to help these guys get to their first bout... It's not the blood sport that most people think. MMA is as serious as any Olympic event and takes as much dedication and training to be good at it. As a fan and as part of our mission, our sponsorship is a great opportunity for us to help these up-and-coming athletes achieve their goals. We're hoping that this will be the first of many athletes we sponsor. We're looking at other extreme athletes such as skateboarders and BMX riders who are serious about their athletic goals and want to succeed.” Part of Switchblade Creative Studios Inc.'s mission is to give back to the community and to promote healthy active lifestyles. Switchblade staff member Kelly Kalagayan adds, “We do volunteer work for the homeless and pro-bono design work for non-profits so this is just another fun and creative way that we can help out!”
Combat Fitness co-owner Rick Dichoco stated, “Combat Fitness' fighters are very thankful and encouraged to know that a company such as Switchblade (Creative Studios, Inc). is willing to provide support. Now, they have experienced what it's like to be a part of determined fight team and given a glimpse of a career as professional fighters.” Head coach, Roque Rapacon, currently trains in MMA with UFC legend Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Hawaiian Kenpo /The PIT founder John Hackleman. With those credentials alone we're hoping to see more talented athletes from Combat Fitness and “Team Switchblade”.
SWITCHBLADE CREATIVE STUDIOS TEAMS WITH CAPCOM USA
SAN MATEO CA - APRIL 2008 Videogame publisher and entertainment giant Capcom USA recently commissioned Switchblade Creative Studios to work on their XBOX LIVE and PlayStation Network digital assets. The multi-title project includes creating original web banners, Flash banner ads, and custom wallpapers which will be available for purchase and download on both XBOX LIVE and PlayStation Network. “We’re extremely excited to be working on this project with Capcom” says Switchblade Design Manager Courtney Patubo. She adds,“We all grew up playing Street Fighter so being able to work on these assets is really cool”. Capcom is primarily known for its Street Fighter games and intellectual properties and has even produced major blockbuster films based on the titles. Switchblade Production artist Kelly Kalagayan comments “It’s pretty gratifying to know that our work will be viewed by millions of XBOX LIVE and PSN members. A great start to hopefully a long working relationship with Capcom!”
SWITCHBLADE CREATIVE STUDIOS WELCOMES IT’S NEW MEMBERS
SACRAMENTO, CA- APRIL 2008 We would like to welcome our newest members to the Switchblade Team:
- Kelly Kalagayan will be joining our “Katana” studio in Sacramento, CA. “Kel” will be our new production artist and has extensive experience in design production and art. Please visit our team member bios for more info about Kel.
- David S. joins us in our “Katana” studio in Sacramento, CA as a web design and technology consultant. Please visit our team member bios for more info on David.