Blah
Monster

One-person studio on Long Island, NY. I make illustration, web apps, iOS & Mac software, and the occasional piece of hardware. Solo by choice. Small enough to stay close to the work.

Run by Gordon. Solo engineer, illustrator, and proud CEO.

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Last updated: 2026-05-07

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Recent Work 2025—2026

001HankMac App · 2026
002Amazing Monster Coloring Book Vol 1 ↗Print · Amazon · 2026
003KeepsetWeb · 2026
004Editorial SpotsIllustration · 2025
005Brand Identity (Private)Branding · 2025

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What I Do

Illustration

Editorial spots, character work, mascots, zines. Pen, ink, iPad. B&W preferred.

Web Apps

Marketing sites, landing pages, full-stack tools. React, Swift, FastAPI — whatever the job needs.

iOS & Mac Apps

Native Swift, SwiftUI, Apple Silicon, on-device ML. Local-first by default.

Brand & Identity

Logos, mascots, type systems. Opinions included, free of charge.

Hardware (Selectively)

PCB design, embedded firmware, STM32. For the right project.

FIG. 1 — Blah, studio mascot. Grumpy on purpose.

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About

Who are you?

Gordon. Solo studio. Long Island, NY.

What is Blah Monster?

The studio name. Also the mascot's name. He's grumpy on purpose.

What do you charge?

Depends on the project. Tell me what you're building.

Why solo?

By choice. Small means close to the work, less overhead, fewer meetings.

Are you available?

Currently booking late 2026. Earlier slots open up sometimes — ask.

Can you do just illustration / just code?

Yes. Happy to do either alone, or both for the same project.

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Contact

Tell me what you're building. Include rough scope, timeline, budget if you have one. I reply within 2 business days.

Email: hello@blahmonster.com
Instagram: @blahmonster
GitHub: github.com/blahmonster
Are.na: are.na/blahmonster
Location: Long Island, NY