Meet the Gorillas Behind the Magic
What started as a hobby has turned into a whole lot of making, tinkering, experimenting, and figuring out how to turn ideas into real things.
At Blue Gorilla Design Studio, we believe the best creations can start with almost anything — a great idea, a broken part, a photo, a sketch, a special occasion, or simply the thought, “I can make that!”
the gorillas
FRANK
Gorilla-in-Chief
Chief Problem Solver • Retired Engineer • Professional Tinkerer
A retired engineer with a lifelong love of building, tinkering, and solving the unsolvable, Frank is the brains behind Blue Gorilla’s trickier projects. He’s a natural McGyver who sees a problem as an invitation to figure something out. From engineering and DIY to board shaping and custom creations, Frank loves turning “I wonder how that works?…” into “I can make that!”
GINA
Chief Making Officer
Creative Ideas • Fun Finder • Master Printer
The maker who loves making people smile. Gina has a knack for finding fun things worth making, sharing, and personalizing. She loves 3D printing little surprises to hide as easter eggs for strangers to find. Seeing their face light up is one her favorite joys!
So... What Exactly Do We Make?
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So... What Exactly Do We Make? 〰️
A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING! …SERIOUSLY!
Some projects are practical. Some are personal. Some are ridiculous in the best possible way. Some solve a problem you didn't even realize could be solved!
We love making the fun stuff — personalized photo gifts, fidget toys, magnets, earrings, keychains, party favors and gifts — just as much as we love tackling the challenging stuff — 3D printer parts, prototypes, signage, custom displays and replacement parts.
If it can be designed, printed, engraved, assembled, customized, or figured out... we're interested!
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Replacement parts & hard-to-find pieces
Automotive parts & accessories
Custom components
Engineering solutions
Prototypes & one-off creations
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Give us a photo, an idea, a memory, or something you wish existed. We’ll figure out how to turn it into something completely your own.
Photo → 3D-printed bust
Photo → custom nightlight
Logo → engraved shop signage
Celebration details → light up party sign
Quote → engraved cutting board
Idea → one-of-a-kind creation
Special toys → custom fidgets
Sketch → something real
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Custom cake toppers
Wedding signage & décor
Personalized favors
Table numbers & place cards
Bridal party gifts
Custom keepsakes & mementos
And all the little details that make it your day
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Custom shop & retail signs
Business branding & displays
Promotional goodies
Custom pieces that make your business stand out
Corporate branding, gifting
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Souvenirs & magnets
Personalized gifts
Custom tchotchkes
Party & celebration pieces
Cruise ship ducks, badge lanyards
Fun little things you didn't know you needed
Have something else in mind? Good. We love a challenge!
Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together!
what’s in the workshop?
3d printers
laser wood engraver
embroidery
experience
Good tools help. Experience makes the difference.
With a lifetime of hands-on experience, we know our materials, our machines, and how to figure out the best way to bring an idea to life.
Request a Customized Project
Have something in mind? Let’s make it happen.
Whether you have a sketch, a photo, a broken part, a great idea, or simply something you wish existed, tell us what you’re thinking. We’ll help figure out the best way to bring it to life.
You bring the idea. We’ll do the figuring.