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Creative Studio

Interiors, art and creative direction by principal designer Alison Gillespie.

I turn ideas into spaces, stories, and visuals that feel alive through color, patterns and texture.

Multi-disciplinary designer who is fluent in both the technical and artistic realms. Perfect for collaborators, builders, and clients.

About Pine Blue Design Studio

Design That Feels Alive

Alison and her team are dedicated to crafting unique designs that blend creativity with technical expertise. Our portfolio reflects a deep understanding of design principles, storytelling, and the art of transforming ideas into interiors and visuals that resonate.

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Portfolio

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Services

Branches of Design

Interior Design
& Styling

Designing interiors that feel personal, thoughtful, and alive, spaces that balance comfort and creativity. My process blends design detailing with custom finishes, artful composition, a touch of soul. From single to full home concepts, bring ideas to life through drawings, mood boards, and renderings that capture the story of your space. Services include online or on-site residential and small commercial design, full service interior design, project management, interior styling, selections and conceptual development, color consultation, spatial planning, purchasing through trade only vendors, custom millwork drawings, 3D, and CAD blueprints.

Surface Pattern
& Mural Design

Pattern is where my love of color, texture, and storytelling meets. I design custom prints for textiles, wallpapers, and murals, with each pattern drawn and refined with an artist’s eye for detail. My designs are available for licensing or purchase through my catalog, and I also create bespoke collections for interiors and products. Services include surface pattern and mural, print and repeat development, creating coordinates, custom textile and wallpaper design, and licensed pattern collections.

Branding & Creative
Direction

With decades of hands-on experience in visual design, I bring a seasoned eye to every brand I touch. My background spans logo design marketing presentations, sign painting, and full creative campaigns, including large-scale projects like custom aircraft branding. I love helping clients discover their visual identity and translate it across every touchpoint with clarity and heart. My services include branding, logo and identity design, creative direction, and graphic design for or digital media.

Digital Art
& Illustration

I craft artwork that combines the warmth of-drawing with the precision of digital techniques. My illustrations frequently delve into atmosphere and storytelling, featuring vignettes and collaborative pieces. I'm open to custom projects and creative partnerships that prioritize visual imagination. My offerings encompass commissioned digital illustrations editorial and collaborative art projects, and creative digital content for print.