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Blake Rupp is a senior at BGSU, passionate about analog making methods, fashion, and vintage-inspired aesthetics within graphic design. Through his time at BGSU, Blake has expanded his creative veins outside of just in-class assignments, but also through expansive extracurricular activities. He has created his own clothing brand, 1OF1SATURN, where he produces Americana-inspired clothing, short films, accessories, zines, and anything he sees fit—creating for the love of it, over profit or fame. He has also gained traction within the underground rap scene, designing album art, merchandise, and music videos for musicians all over the United States. Through this, he has continuously practiced unique design outputs for independent artists. With a focus on love, Blake can see himself designing in many fields, furthering his curiosity and enjoyment of learning.

Over the summer of 2025, Blake had the opportunity to work at a dream internship as a graphic designer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Through his three-month stay at Rocket Arena, he was involved in various projects. From designing the social media campaign for Cavs Summer League, a merchandise collection for the City Edition, to special edition jerseys for the G-League affiliate, Blake created championship-seeking deliverables energizing fans, players, and the Cavs brand.

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Good design, to me, means considering all elements of the output or experience. I find it to exist when there is passion and care involved, both for the output and for the audience interacting with the good design.

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