Profile: Peter Blackman
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
By signcraft
Posted on Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
Shop name: Blackman Designs
Shop size: 900 sq. ft.
Staff: 2
Age: 66
Graphics equipment:
Roland VS-540 printer/cutter
Royal Sovereign laminator
Online:
www.blackmandesigns.com
Peter Blackman attended Butera School of Art of Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 1970s. It was the beginning of an ongoing 45-year career in the sign industry that includes graphics, hand lettering, pinstriping, airbrush work, gilding and logo designs.
After graduating, he formed a partnership with Graphic Design Associates, where the focus was interior and exterior graphics as well as product design. A few years later, he started Blackman Designs and began doing custom work for Federated Department Stores—Jordan Marsh, Macy’s and Bloomingdales stores— traveling the country.