Design Studio Press

We are BACK, WonderCon 2026! Visit us in BOOTH 1200 from 2pm-5pm to meet the artist behind the DAYTONER universe. It is a vast place inhabited by killer robots, augmented humans, and urban ninjas. We hope to see you this weekend!

We hope to see you there! *Orders placed in our booth will be shipped for free to domestic addresses.

Come meet Scott Robertson and get your books signed Scott is a world-renowned concept designer, author, and educator, also known for his instructional books. A limited number of signed physical copies will be available at the show.

WE’RE BACK, Emerald City Comic Con! We are excited to announce we will be returning to this year’s Emerald City Comic Con in beautiful Seattle, Washington! Join us in BOOTH 40637/1435 in the ARCH building to place orders* for our titles at a special show discount.

In 1971, @Philips commissioned Syd Mead to envision a transportation system built around illumination. In this proposal, a specialized hauler carries high-powered lighting units and liquid helium tanks that inflate mirrored balloons suspended above a stadium. Light is projected upward from the vehicle and redirected by laser-controlled reflection, bathing the arena in a precisely engineered glow. Mead sharpens the drama through contrast, setting intense beams against deep shadow so that light becomes both subject and structure. Helium Filled Balloon Reflector Lighting System with Truck, 1971

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Artwork included ranges from practical designs for products to illustrations of spacecraft and fantasy worlds. Available on designstudiopress.com, Amazon, B&N, and all major book retailers. Artwork by @sydmeadofficial.

Utilizing conceptual sketches, as well as full-color illustrations, this title gives viewers a glimpse of the future through the eyes of one of the great visionaries of his time.

From Studio Image 2 by Syd Mead Studio Image 2 sketchbook is the second in the Studio Image series by the late, world-renowned artist/visual futurist, Syd Mead.

In addition, Whitlatch possesses an endless love for real animals that continues to inspire her fantastic imaginary creatures, which have captivated audiences around the world. - Available on designstudiopress.com, Amazon, B&N, and all major book retailers.

Terryl shares valuable techniques reaped from years working for Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Feature Animation, and on such films as Jumanji, Brother Bear, and The Polar Express.

From Science of Creature Design by Terryl WhitlatchWhat is creature design? We all have a notion—mostly consisting of evocative images of otherworldly beings galloping, swimming, flying, and often attacking the hero of an epic film or story. But what makes a creature believable?

Available on designstudiopress.com, Amazon, B&N, and all major book retailers. Artwork by Kallamity.

The sequel is an exciting exploration of mecha, narrated by the compelling, but strained voice of Mertz as he navigates a world he does not recognize, alongside Kallamity's, which shares his own complicated adventures in executing his mecha designs.

From ABAKAN 2301 by Kallamity Weingart Lieutenant Richard Mertzbow (aka “Mertz”) has been stuck on the mysterious Abakan Base for decades, while war raged on his home planet, Terra, between the ruling Weingart power, and those rebelling against their oppressive rule.

Available on: designstudiopress.com, Amazon, B&N, and all major book retailers. Artwork by @RobhRuppel.

Readers will take away both a sense of admiration for Ruppel’s work and a greater understanding and appreciation for the importance of color value relationships in all forms of art. This second edition includes sixteen new images and their accompanying words of wisdom.

From Graphic L.A., 2nd Edition by Robh Ruppel Graphic L.A. is part practical instruction, part guided meditation on the importance of color values and objects in art. Robh is a multiple award-winning art director of video games.