When you work with Melvin, you get a partner who not only has a passion for all things artistic, but is obsessed with delivering creative that is deeply rooted in strategic thinking. In other words: He's a master creative visionary.

You also get someone who knows how to recruit award-winning creative talents and lead them in crafting relevant, savvy visual and digital messages that get noticed and get results.

And most importantly, you get a straight shooter with more than a decade of experience. He'll tell you up front what works creatively and what's a waste of your budget.

Client Experience: Indianapolis International Airport, Emmis Communications, Irwin Mortgage, Kroger, Clarian Health, Indianapolis Colts, Louisville Department of Health, Indiana Department of Workforce Development and more.

Creative Journey: President and Chief Creative Office for Infinite Inc., one of Indiana's premier multicultural marketing agencies.

Alter ego: "My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength."
Michael Jordan

Damon is a man on a mission to make BlackBox Creative an agency known for world-class design and new media development and production.

No doubt he's got the right skills. A passion for excellence. Professional integrity. And the creative swagger to produce breakthrough visual and digital design that does more than just look good.

Don't sleep on this award winning creative director who has launched successful visual and digital campaigns for iconic brands in the music business and beyond. He's leading a team of top-notch designers and multi-media developers to higher heights in new directions. It won't be long before they're ready to send the creative industry a wake-up call.

Client Experience: Home Depot, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Hoosier Heartland RC&D Council Inc., Emmis Communications, Indiana Black Expo, Kroger, Uniworld Group, Irwin Mortgage, Louisville Department of Health, Indianapolis International Airport Authority, and Vocalocity Inc., just to name a few.

Creative Journey: Herron School of Art & Design, Interactive Director for Infinite Inc. Advertising, created the HDU Creative Boutique before merging with BlackBox Creative

Alter ego: "The hardest thing to do, and the right thing to do are usually the same thing." - The Weather Man

Calling Aaron a generalist trivializes the broad range of knowledge and disciplines he brings to the team. His interests in all things art, technology, social, design philosophy and process efficiency run deep, bringing a unique vision and insight to the BlackBox collective.

His first love is marring beautiful art and high technology into a singular form, captivating users with a lovely interface and tremendous user experience in order to enhance lives rather than complicating them.

Aaron is also published artist with illustration work appearing books (Designing Web Interfaces and Exploring 3D Modeling with 3ds Max 7), and logo designs in video games (Our House, GTA4) and movies (Hancock and Bolt).

Client Experience: eVapt Inc., Attributor Corporation, Move Inc., Pervasive Software, Norwood Inc., Consciencium

Creative Journey: DynaVox Technologies, SAE International, Giant Eagle Supermarkets Inc., HDU Creative, BlackBox Creative

Alter Ego: "I'm tired of being a hero. I want to relax and have some fun." - Tony Stark (Earth-616)

What makes Phillip's work so good? Is it his practiced eye and extraordinary talents in every aspect of creative development or the fact that he pours his heart and soul into every project he touches? It's a fact – he brings the same enthusiasm and fire to BlackBox today that he did as a rookie designer more than a decade ago.

Phillip is design. Clean. Original. Well-executed design. He got his start at one of Indianapolis' top design firms and it still shows when he's at the table with BlackBox designers and developers.

His greatest creative passion: Typography. In other words, he's crazy about it. There isn't a single team project that Phillip doesn't influence or a single letter in the alphabet that he can't make look better. And he's got numerous industry awards to prove it.

Client Experience: Indianapolis Airport Authority, Irwin Mortgage, Clarian Health, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and Indiana Housing Authority.

Creative Journey: Design Group, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, Infinite Inc., Disciples of Christ, Damar Services Inc.

Alter ego: "Do. Or do not. There is no try." ~ Yoda

Antoine has worked with BlackBox Creative for over 4 years; leading its interactive and social development efforts. Antoine is credited as the BlackBox "MacGyver" when it comes to working within client budgets and timeline constraints. Legend has it that Antoine once created a custom global supply chain and order tracking CMS in 24 hours, with dental floss, a Mario Bros. game cartridge, and spare parts from an old Beta Max VCR. TRUE STORY!

Antoine has been a professional web developer for over 6 years. He started out fixing computers and soon realized a love for computer languages and web development. Antoine's primary focus is developing enterprise solutions using PHP and MySQL. He has also developed flash based websites and applications, social networks, mobile apps and more. Proficient in PHP, MySQL, ActionScript, HTML and CSS, Antoine also leads efforts in App development for BlackBox Creative.

A native of Kingston Jamaica, his laid black demeanor is a rarity in a sea of neurotic programmers. This guiding hand helps put BlackBox Creative's clients at ease throughout the development process. On the backend, Antoine works with our development team to maneuver through the complexities of our diverse projects.

Client experience: Teleflora, Epson, Canon, SanDisk, Panasonic, Intouch, Hubell, Panduit and many more.

Creative Journey: Yow Studios, HDU Creative, BlackBox Creative

Alter ego: "I say we trust our instincts, go with our gut. You can't program that. That's our edge." - MacGyver (Season 2)

Let's get one thing straight: Ms. Kela is neither nosey nor bosey. She's a multi-talented communications diva with elevated professional curiosity and the expectation of flawless creative execution. That's all.

It's her job to get the inside scoop on each client's creative history, challenges and objectives; and to hold the BlackBox Creative family accountable for delivering exceptional results within each client's budget. And she does it very well. She's also a cougar in the art of negotiation – ready and capable of securing the best production and media rates for clients.

Kela leans on her extensive background in every aspect of sales, marketing, advertising and PR to build exceptional working relationships with new clients and guide them on the journey to membership in BlackBox Creative's extended family. She's committed to total customer satisfaction. There's no misinterpreting that.

Client experience: Celebrity Fit Club, best selling author T.Smith, In House Music Group, Indiana Minority Business Magazine, National Urban Fellows, Department of Workforce Development, Indiana Minority Health Coalition, CICS, Charles Tindley School...

Creative Journey: Communications and Journalism degree, Account Manager for Infinite Inc., creator of the increasingly popular online magazine - Today's Modern Family, Owner of Priceless Public Relations

Alter ego: Oprah Winfrey, who said , "The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be."

Josue should be an internationally-acclaimed artist whose boyhood water color and charcoal drawings still maintain his lavish big-boy lifestyle. Yes, this Puerto Rican is that good. He's also a really nice guy. So much so that he unselfishly shares his natural artistry and Latin influences with the creative world. The result: genius illustrative and digital masterpieces for small businesses and Fortune 500 complanies alike.

A student of traditional design teachings and owner of a Florida-based design firm for more than 10 years, Josue thrives on listening directly to clients' needs and responding with flavorful, innovative campaigns that yield unquestionable results in the marketplace.

Client Experience: Caribe Hilton Puerto Rico, Pepsico, Ritz Carlton Puerto Rico, The Colombian Government, Grupo Nelson (Thomas Nelson spanish division), Church Extension, Dulzura Borincana, Alegria Collection, Jack & David, Novavit, Champions Hotel, Johnson and Johnson pharmaceuticals, Ivax pharmaceuticals, and many others.

Creative Journey: Teve Guia of Puerto Rico, Creative Director for Caribe Hilton Puerto Rico, CSA engineering, Creative Director and owner of Designs To Go!! design firm for more than 10 years.

Alter ego: "Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever." Lance Armstrong