Who we are

Who we are

We started Gray Area for the ones who don’t fit neatly into boxes—and never wanted to. The misfits, the rule-breakers, the too-bold-for-corporate creatives who are building something real. You’ve got vision. You’ve got soul. But getting that across in a brand that actually feels like you? That’s where we come in.

We don’t do bland. We don’t do safe. We craft brands that hit like truth—visually striking, strategically grounded, and unapologetically you. And we don’t believe in keeping you dependent. Our process is built around empowerment: Canva-ready assets, clear handoffs, and systems that let you move without waiting on us. Because your brand should work just as hard as you do—and still leave room to evolve.

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  • "Gray Area developed the pitch deck for my company and they did an incredible job! They took my idea and made the deck better than I knew was possible. Super creative, professional, and they captured my branding throughout."

    Cassy Grace | GRACEFLIX

  • "The skateboard design they created for our KeyXPillar collaboration was a huge success, helping us reach a new demographic and showing that anyone—regardless of profession, age, or background—can play a role in species protection. Gray Area led our design meetings with such ease and intention, making us feel heard while seamlessly gathering the inspiration they needed to deliver an incredible final product. 17/10—highly recommend."

    Malorie Musulin | Key Conservation source

  • "Gray Area was amazing to work with—fast, responsive, and always on point with what we communicated. We're absolutely keeping them in mind as our projects move forward and hope to collaborate again soon!"

    Monty Coleman | Bluedoor Urgent Care

Behind the

Design

Bobbi Stalnaker

Founder / Design Strategist / Chaos Refiner

I earned my BFA in graphic design from one of California’s top design schools and spent the early years of my career bouncing between big companies and creative agencies, learning how the industry worked—and exactly how I didn’t want to work. I didn’t want to play it safe, make bland shit, or work with brands that had no soul. So I left.

I started Gray Area Creative as a home for bold, purpose-driven brands—the ones who refuse to blend in. My mission? To help people build unapologetic brands rooted in truth, not trends. We believe that to find our most authentic selves, we have to get uncomfortable. We have to step into the unknown—into the gray area. That’s where the magic happens.

When I’m not creating, you’ll catch me skating by the beach, crafting killer weekend plans, or indulging my inner foodie.


If you want a brand (or tattoo) that tells the truth, let’s talk.

Contact Us

If it feels right, let’s begin.

We don’t take on every project. Not because we are exclusive— because we care. Your brand deserves more than a quick logo or a rushed site. It deserves design that means something.

If you’re ready for that kind of work, apply below.