Delivering unclouded Brand Strategy & Creative through intuition and experience.




Afternoon was founded in 2024 by Eva Black, Creative Director, and Ryan Black, Strategy Director. The studio was created as a way for Eva and Ryan to combine their complementary backgrounds in design, creative direction, brand strategy, and marketing to elevate brands. 





Who We Are
We are creative and strategic thinkers who enjoy the intersection of aesthetic and function.

Based in South Western Wisconsin, Afternoon is seeking deeper, meaningful partnerships, not simply pursuing money and famous logos for our pitch deck or portfolio, we’re seeking to work on projects that matter, that help the community both locally and globally. 

Services

  • Naming
  • Positioning & Architecture
  • Voice & Narrative
  • Messaging Strategy
  • Art Direction & Creative Consulting
  • Visual Identity & System
  • Packaging
  • Campaign Concepting
  • Copywriting
 Philosophy
We exist to solve complex brand challenges through cultural knowledge and aesthetic appreciation. We’re inspired by space, the ocean, architecture, interior design, food, weather, music, and comedy. 

Creativity is everywhere, it's about harnessing it and telling thoughtful stories that resonate with humans. 



Eva Black is a multidisciplinary designer and artist with a passion for creating striking and immersive artwork. With over 15 years of experience in the design industry, Eva has honed her skills in graphic design, branding, and illustration working on projects with Microsoft, The New Yorker, Adobe, Artifact Uprising and more. Her holistic, collaborative approach to design stems from a deep passion for creativity and dedication to nurturing brands and agencies to their full creative potential.  
Ryan Black has spent more than 15 years in corporate America leading global brand strategy in the agency and client worlds. He’s led integrated, multi-million dollar global advertising campaigns with celebrities like the Jonas Brothers, professional athletes, and influencers, while also a brand manager leading research, positioning, and strategy. Ryan has a MS, Marketing from Northwestern University. 


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