Invisible Creature
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Illustration, Graphic design |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Don Clark, Ryan Clark |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | CD packaging, posters, website design, merchandise |
| Website | invisiblecreature |
Invisible Creature is a Seattle, Washington-based studio specializing in illustration and graphic design, established in 2006 by siblings Don and Ryan Clark. Prior to this, they co-founded Asterik Studio which operated from 2000 to 2008. Their client portfolio features prominent names such as NASA, Pixar, Target, Apple, USPS, LEGO, Warby Parker, and the Cinerama theater. Additionally, Don holds the position of Art Director at the renowned Seattle dining establishment, Canlis. Invisible Creature's significant contributions to album artwork are highlighted in the publication Face the Music: Twenty Years of Album Art.
The firm’s expertise encompasses CD packaging, poster creation, website design, and merchandise development for a diverse range of musicians including Alice in Chains, Kendrick Lamar, Billy Idol, Mae, Anberlin, Pennywise, Earth Crisis, August Burns Red, Lecrae, Foo Fighters, Wolfmother, Korn, and Kanye West. Their excellence in album packaging has earned them four nominations for the prestigious Grammy Award, recognizing works such as O God, the Aftermath by Norma Jean, The Best Worst-Case Scenario by Fair, Hawk Nelson Is My Friend by Hawk Nelson, and Secrets Keep You Sick by The Fold.
Inspirations
The creative drive of Ryan and Don was strongly shaped by their grandfather Alfred Paulsen, an accomplished illustrator, alongside their father’s craftsmanship as a woodworker. This familial background fostered an appreciation for meticulous and inventive artistry. Their teenage years introduced them to punk rock, which further ignited their creative pursuits and led them to form bands that toured nationally.
Upon marriage, the brothers dedicated themselves entirely to their design careers and company growth. Utilizing their extensive connections within the music scene, they merged their artistic interests by committing to design as a full-time profession that bridges music and visual arts.
History
In 2000, the brothers moved to Seattle, Washington with the goal of advancing both their design and musical endeavors. During this period, they launched Asterik Studio, which operated for five years while they simultaneously developed their metal band’s presence.
After parting ways with Asterik Studio in 2006, they concentrated exclusively on illustration and print media by founding Invisible Creature.