The North State Design Studio

In this space, design professionals advance ideas through a strategic process to create visually inspired and highly recognizable brands.

With an entrepreneurial spirit and tradition of artistic expression, award-winning designers David Tisdale and Mike Sakoonserksadee lead the design team, combining their conceptual approach and an efficient, engaging process to

create brands that elevate businesses to the next level of success.

Each project is seen as an opportunity for great design that's both results-oriented and unique. That's why The North State partners with clients throughout the creative process, to assure brand strategy and design accurately communicate a client's passion, vision, and business objectives.

A Progressive Approach Toward Style and Visual Language.

The North State Design Studio was founded upon a shared attitude toward style and a progressive approach to visual language. Partners David Tisdale & Mike Sakoonserksadee are award-winning

designers, recognized by the American Advertising Federation, Graphic Design USA, and South by Southwest Interactive.

With degrees in graphic design and media arts, David and Mike have been solving a wide-range of design challenges for over a decade. After launching successful design firms of their own, Stafford.Tisdale Creative Media & M15 Media Design, the two combined strengths and resources to form The North State Design Studio in 2008.

From the Grammy-winning band The Shins to the Smithsonian Archives of American Art, the team has created compelling campaigns and designs in a variety of industries, including

arts, entertainment, restaurant, retail, technology, and professional services.

Today, The North State Design Studio is a destination – a collaborative space for exploring new design styles, discovering original uses of technology, and developing visual stories that set brands apart. The North State is a knowlegable partner, educating clients in the effect that thoughtful design can have on brand value and ongoing branding efforts.

By combining artistic style and business strategy, The North State Design Studio practices a collaborative process effective for businesses throughout their stages growth.

David Tisdale

After an accomplished run as the in-house Design Director for a non-profit agency, David opened his own design consultancy in 2004. Quickly, he earned recognition from Graphic Design USA and the South-by-Southwest Interactive Conference for his work in print and interactive media and was published in...

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Mike Sakoonserksadee

Mike began his career as an Interactive Designer for a pioneering, online training company. In 2005, he struck out on his own in order to cultivate his expertise in graphic design and branding. After early recognition from the American Advertising Federation, Mike's independent design business...

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Contact Info

The North State Design Studio
1111 Central Avenue / Suite 310
Charlotte, NC 28204

Tel. 866.965.3388

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At The North State, we love to work one on one with our clients to ensure that we successfully communicate your passion, vision, and business objectives. We believe in forming rewarding, long-term partnerships that allow us both to grow. By combining our creative process and award-winning design capabilities with your goals and vision, we are able to bring out the best in your company.

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