Skinny Ships

Skinny Ships is a vibrant creative studio led by Jennifer DeRosa and Richard Perez, specializing in high-impact design, illustration, branding, and art direction. The website serves as a dynamic portfolio that showcases a diverse range of projects, from commercial branding for major names like Chipotle and NYT Store to whimsical, character-driven illustrations. It is designed to attract creative directors, marketing agencies, and brands looking for a unique, personality-driven visual voice. The visual identity is unapologetically bold, characterized by a maximalist use of color and a playful, illustrative aesthetic. Utilizing a warm, high-contrast palette of oranges, purples, and teals, the site rejects corporate minimalism in favor of a hand-drawn, character-rich atmosphere. The typography is chunky and expressive, perfectly complementing the dense, energetic compositions that define the studio's signature style.