Meet Hank Washington, the owner of Hank Design Studios. His studio\u2019s mission is to help brands turn strangers into friends, and Hank does this through the design and illustration. I was glad to catch up with him recently, not too long after his move to Atlanta.\n\nWe spoke about weathering the pandemic, and Hank shared how the first few months of business has went for his studio. He also talked about growing up in a small Southern town and being exposed to design as a kid, moving to Alabama to consider pursuing his dream, and gave some great advice for any designers out there looking to hone their unique style.\n\nHank\u2019s illustration style is a good indicator of what kind of designer he is \u2014 creative, playful, and willing to think outside the box. And now that he\u2019s struck out on his own, there\u2019s no telling where his skills will take him!