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ABOUT
WHO WE ARE — 165+ MINUTES, TWICE A WEEK
We're passionate, determined, and always chasing the next idea worth pursuing. We treat every client as a creative comrade, valuing their input, ideas, and direction as much as our own. And we run on coffee and snacks — though neither ever lasts long around here.
MISSION
Studio 165+ is a student-led design studio built on collaboration and learning. We create solutions grounded in fresh, forward-thinking perspectives, and we aim for work that reaches beyond Ball State’s campus and the Muncie community. As communicators and visual problem-solvers, we embrace a diversity of ideas to create design that’s both appealing and functional — and true to our name, we meet twice a week for a 165-minute studio session, plus whatever extra time it takes to get the work right.
SERVICES
Studio 165+ specializes in a wide range of print and digital design services, including identity systems, publication and book design, social media campaigns, signage, and event branding. Because the studio is powered by students, our capabilities continually adapt and expand. Each semester brings a new combination of strengths and creative perspectives, allowing us to approach every project with fresh ideas and specialized expertise.
IDENTITY SYSTEMS
PRINT DESIGN
MOTION GRAPHICS
FRONT-END WEB DESIGN
ILLUSTRATION
DIGITAL DESIGN
PRINT COLLATERAL
PACKAGING DESIGN
VALUES
Five things guide how we work:
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COMMITTED
Every member of Studio 165+ brings a genuine love for design and a commitment to the studio's mission.
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TRANSPARENT
We value our clients’ input, objectives, and direction, and treat every project as a true collaboration.
3
CONCEPTUAL
Through extensive research, ideation, and development, we focus on the meaning that drives the design.
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CURIOUS
We stay curious, welcoming fresh perspectives and looking for every opportunity to push new ideas forward.
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CAFFEINATED
Coffee tops our snack list, keeping us focused and energized — even when it doesn't last the afternoon.
STUDIO 165+ BY THE NUMBERS
19
SEMESTERS
50
AWARDS
39
CLIENTS
16
GDUSA STUDENTS TO WATCH
195
PROJECTS
08
GDUSA TOP DESIGN SCHOOLS
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CLIENTS
MACC
I just wanted to send you a very heartfelt "thank you" for all the work Studio 165+ did for our Mayor's Arts Awards! We cannot be happier with what you came up with — both the logo/branding and the creation of necessary documents and forms.
- Sherri Contos
Executive Director, Muncie Arts & Culture Council
GET IN TOUCH
Interested in working with Studio 165+? Whether you’re looking for design support, exploring a potential collaboration, or simply want to learn more about the studio, we’d love to hear from you.
