Ian Castruita

"Presenting heavy topics like fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars in an engaging, yet poignant way is not easy. Ian executed the task perfectly. His deep research, well-thought-out ideation, and final product show just what a professional he is.

"The comics Ian provided for my consulting work were the perfect addition to my online articles. They allowed me a light-hearted way to present a somewhat dry topic. Being able to customize them to my audience in a way that spoke directly to them, was the key to their success."

"We used Ian's firm to develop our creative identity at Fireline Science. He worked with us to understand our overall needs and ultimately came up with a complete brand identity that we were very happy with. Ian goes beyond just graphic design in that he really focuses on the business goals and objectives of the firm. After our initial brand work, we also used him to develop a graphic approach to our technical designs and diagrams. We would highly recommend Ian for those looking for a holistic approach to graphic design."

"I worked with Ian Castruita to create a summary of my career in the form of a graphic novel. I believe it tells the story in a much more compelling and engaging way than could be accomplished using text alone. Working with Ian was an enjoyable experience. He asked great questions, was extremely professional and really wanted the comic to convey the appropriate message. I was thrilled with the end result and responses from people who have seen it have been overwhelmingly positive."

"In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Ian Castruita created two comics for the City of Tempe to help our community. We brainstormed two concepts: one to promote the idea of helping our small businesses and another to remind people to wear masks and social distance.

"Ian came up with all the content for the comics from there. He wrote text, drew people and created the action. His work was original, fun and conveyed the messages we needed to send. He took our feedback and incorporated it into his comics in a professional way. He also met all the deadlines for this project.

"Working with Ian was a great experience. We will gladly use him again for future freelance illustration or comics needs we may have."