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GRAVILLIS STRIKES BACK!

Another year, another bowling night – and what a night it was! Lots of familiar faces this time around, but just as many new faces, too. No matter how you look at it, this work family is getting bigger, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Cheers to… Read More

OFF THE SHELF

Los Angeles has been HOT lately – the perfect weather for staying inside with some sweet A/C, and catching up on a little summer reading. We asked our very own creative director, Kenny Gravillis, to share a few books from our own shelves here at the studio. Take it away, Kenny!… Read More

SUMMER JAMS @ THE INC.

We’re right in the midst of the dog days of summer – the perfect weather for block parties, barbecues, water guns, and catching some waves off the California coast. Whatever your plans may be, it deserves a soundtrack that feels as fine as the summer breeze. Here’s a playlist of our… Read More

SUMMER HAPPY HOUR 2015

Food. Friends. Fun. That’s what our happy hours are all about. Lots of familiar faces, but just as many new ones! And SO much delicious food, don’t even get me started (seriously, those lemon basil cocktails were dangerously good). Talk about a kick-off meeting – can’t think of a better way to… Read More

INC. ON THE STREET! MAY EDITION

Hey guys! It’s been a while. Sorry this blog has been dark for so long, but it’s only because we’re so dang busy! Spring has sprung, and with it came a huge crop of new projects. And that work has already started popping up around the city! Here are a… Read More

TECH TUESDAY: TIDAL

Yes, yes, we know we did a Tech Tuesday blog earlier this month, but trust us – this is worth it. As of yesterday, Jay-Z’s new music streaming service, Tidal, has relaunched. According to what we’ve heard, Tidal is setting itself apart from rivals like… Read More

TECH TUESDAY: PAPER

What apps have you been using lately? That’s what we asked our team for the debut of our new tech series, Tech Tuesday. This week, we’re showcasing Paper – your Facebook newsfeed, redesigned. Imagine a Facebook newsfeed that’s more than just a feed, but an immersive, personalized experience. Paper is what you get… Read More

GRAVILLIS IN MOTION!

By now, the hype for Better Call Saul has at least brushed past the specter of your awareness, however subconsciously. We’re definitely excited about it here at the Inc. We even designed this infographic for the show, which you might’ve seen on our website. Now, usually, once… Read More

FLASHBACK: 50 SHADES OF VALENTINE’S

It’s Flashback Friday today (as well as Friday the 13th and Galentine’s Day!), and Valentine’s Day tomorrow, so we’re re-blogging this .gif we made a year ago to celebrate all those things, plus the release of Fifty Shades of Grey in theaters tomorrow. Whatever… Read More

TECH TUESDAY – SPOTIFY

What apps have you been using lately? That’s what we asked our team for the debut of our new tech series, Tech Tuesday. Form and function should always go hand in hand, and there’s no better example of this than the apps we use every day. Pretty much all of us here at… Read More

TECH TUESDAY – FIT BRAINS

What apps have you been using lately? That’s what we asked our team for the debut of our new tech series, Tech Tuesday. Form and function should always go hand in hand, and there’s no better example of this than the apps we use every day. Pretty much all of us here at… Read More

SO YOU WANT TO BE OUR DESIGN ASSISTANT?

Have you heard the good word? The word that we’re currently seeking talented design assistants to join our team? If not, we’re telling you now! We have high standards for the talent of prospective designers here at the Inc., so we thought it would be a good idea to give… Read More

KENNY’S FAVORITES OF 2014

It’s that time of year again…the time for hassling Kenny about what his top picks were for 2014! Here they are, for your viewing pleasure: Favorite movie poster: Grand Budapest Hotel Favorite TV poster:  AMH Freakshow Campaign   … Read More

THE SEASON OF GIVING

As we gather presents for friends and loved ones during this season of giving, it’s also worth considering the many admirable charities that so appreciate donations this time of year. Here are some of our favorites – we’ve been pals with these folks for a while now, and would love to… Read More

THE FIRST-EVER GRAVILLIS INC. PING-PONG SMACKDOWN!

Despite owning our ping-pong table for more than a year, we’ve never had an official ping-pong tournament to truly test our staff’s skills…until now. Last week, teams RGB and CMYK faced off in what proved to be the most exciting and entertaining sporting event of the year (for us, at least)!… Read More

PHOTOSCHOOL

A few weeks ago, our friends Michael Muller and Patrick Hoelck invited us to do some photography and design lessons for their website, Photoschool.com. Below is a sneak peek – a tour of our studio! You can stream the actual lessons on Photoschool if you subscribe. Right now, it’s… Read More

INCSPIRATIONS: HALLOWEEN MOVIE POSTERS

What better time than Halloween to bring our INCspirations blog series back from the dead? We asked the team to take another look at the movies they like to watch around this time of year, and pick the posters that inspire them. What’s your favorite Halloween flick? Tell us in the… Read More

DANNY CLINCH ROCKS!

   Last night, I was privileged to be at a book signing of the brilliant photographer, Danny Clinch. He is an old friend of over 20 years and I can honestly say that over that time, he has had the most wonderfully organic career… Read More

KEY ART AWARDS 2014

One awards show and an after party later, Gravillis Inc. has come home with two silvers (Bad Milo, Simpsons) and two bronzes (SXSW, Son of God) from the 2014 Key Art Awards. Thank you to everyone who… Read More

LET’S DO THE TIMEWARP!

Hey folks! Exciting news today – yours truly, Talya Perper, and my significant other, Nick Monteleone, are representing Gravillis Inc. at this year’s charity dance-a-thon for non-profit 826LA, “Let’s Do The Timewarp.” 826LA offers free enrichment programs for kids 6-18, with a focus on… Read More

OUR FALL LINEUP

The first day of autumn was Sept 23rd, and with it comes a new crop of TV shows.  This time around, we asked the staff which series they’re most excited for this fall. Here’s what they had to say: “Blacklist, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, The Mindy… Read More