Blackline

08/09/2026

Heritage research day for a new design project 📸✨

02/09/2026

The Grand Tour is coming in 2027! Proud to partner with Ride the North for RtN360, more design work on this epic event coming soon!

So, what's happening next year? – Part 1 (of 2)

Huge thanks to The Courier for covering this https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5569731/ride-the-north-cycling-grand-tour-2027/

From the moment ‘Tour de France Scotland’ was a strong rumour I knew I would have a go at doing something to embrace it. We are doing a RtN Grand Tour …lots of old favourite roads and locations from the last 15 years!

This is NOT going to be the ‘Ride the North’ concept of modern times over multiple days – that’s not possible for me to organise – organising the Tour de France would be easier! I have been deliberately vague about some aspects until I see if this generates interest …dates, cost, start locations are TBC.

To quote me in the paper “This is a route shaped around some of Scotland’s tourism icons – mountains, lochs, glens, castles, distilleries and local communities that love to welcome visitors”. I started a cycling event in 2011 with belief that this part of Scotland has a wonderful (if somewhat underdeveloped?) cycling product. Seems like the time to shout about it!

Anyone interested can register for updates here https://www.ride-the-north.co.uk/grand-tour

02/09/2026

Ride the North 2026 Complete! 🏅🚵 What a fantastic day, cycling 110km in support of The Archie Foundation Tayside. Spectacular setting at Glamis Castle, stunning scenic route, some tough hills, amazing checkpoints (breakfast, cakes, bbq... and lots and lots of coffee!☕). As always the event was so well organised, the volunteers, marshals and support team made the event the success it is, thank you! Very proud to have raised money for such a good cause in the Archie Foundation, a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored us 🙏🤝❤️

24/08/2026

Ride the North... the details! Each year, we create a full suite of brand assets from participant packs, route maps, elevation charts, and event signage to RtN merchandise and comprehensive event guides.

From specialist weather-proof print materials (ensuring your race number and bike tag don't turn to paper mache should the weather turn!) to social marketing and apparel design every single piece of artwork moves through a rigorous process of planning, design, review, and final production, ensuring the RtN brand stays sharp and consistent across every stage of the journey. 👍🚵😉

06/08/2026

What a day! 🚴‍♀️🚴 Loved getting involved with the Glen Lethnot Charity Cycle 2026, thanks to the team at

We designed a local business-led distribution leaflet to share the event details and highlight the amazing local sponsors raising funds for WaterAid and the local Scout Group. A 15 or 7.5 mile cycle challenge through beautiful Glen Lethnot in Angus with refreshments, raffle and goodie bags at the finish! 🏁

I brought my wee girl along to do the 7.5 route... a huge challenge for a 6 year old and she absolutely smashed it!! Proud Dad moment! 😘

Big shoutout to Thyme Properties, Duncan McIntosh Trailers and all the local businesses and sponsors who made this happen. It’s amazing to be part of an event that gives back so much to the community. Bring on next year! ✨🚵‍♀️🚵



Dalgetty Pest Control
Duncan McIntosh Trailers, Brechin
A Porter Construction

Alan Low

05/08/2026

Latest brand design for the Fact or Fiction Science Show series: Cosmic Chaos 🚀🌕👽

This interactive, gameshow-style experience invites children and families to explore space exploration, astrophysics, and engineering through a giant question wheel, hands-on flight experiments, and thrilling live scientific demonstrations.

A epic design project and fantastic theme for creating amazing and awe inspiring visuals! 🌠

Always a pleasure teaming up with the stellar crew at DSC! Crafting the branding for these shows is pure fun. 💫🤝

More at: dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/cosmicchaos/

www.blacklinestudios.co.uk

03/08/2026

Rider packs for the Ride the North 2026 Tour of Angus are officially designed, printed, shipped and are being assembled! So much effort goes into each personalised pack with route maps, rider details, individual start times and the digital event guide.... not to mention the actual assembly of near 2000 packs... great work Team RtN! Looking forward to seeing a sea of pink and black on the day! 🚵🚵‍♀️🏁👍

19/06/2026

Live from Istanbul! A huge thank you to Metaflake for the incredible feedback. Great to hear the artwork is a hit! All the best for the expo this week! 🤩👍

09/06/2026

SNEAK PEEK: Prepare for Launch 🚀

Quick look at some graphics for an upcoming project. From technical telemetry to rugged, dusty terrains it's design for the ultimate space exploration experience.

08/06/2026

All the best to our client Metaflake at the Plast Milan 2026 expo this week. It’s going to be awesome seeing the new exhibition poster design on display. Wishing the team a successful (and wonderfully sunny) week in Milan! 😎🌞🤝