Who We Are and What We Do
We believe that design is a tool in the larger communication picture. We view design as a collaborative process with our clients. A large part of our job as designers is listening and observing, tapping into our client's knowledge of their products, services, audience, and market. We bring to the table solid ideas, creativity, and new ways of solving problems. Good design should be intuitive for the end user, and accessible to all.
Why muffinman? Several years ago, Hilary started a tradition called “Muffin Fridays” to give friends and coworkers something to look forward to each week. Rather than leave the muffins behind, she brought them along. She is always perfecting her latest recipe.
Hilary Meurer // Design Principal
A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Hilary has worked as a designer in both studios and agencies in Pittsburgh. She brings with her experience in a wide range of project types and mediums, from small identity systems to complex annual reports; from print mediums to web design & programming. She founded Muffinman Studios in 2008 and has since been serving a largely small business and non-profit client base. When not designing, you can find Hilary outside, in the kitchen, or obsessing over web standards. A native of Washington, DC, she now considers Pittsburgh to be her home.
Don Bertschman // Writer and Communications Consultant
Don Bertschman combines engaged listening with 25 years’ experience in research, writing, concepting, marketing and brand identity. His work includes interviews, print media long and short, Web content, annual reports, brand strategy reports, name/tagline development, and much more. He is especially interested in helping organizations that are people-focused, purposeful, and passionate about qualities that make them uncommon in their field. Don has an M.A. in English from the University of Georgia.
Miles Meurer // Cheif Distraction Officer
Miles joined the ranks of Muffinman Studios in November 2010. He prides himself on providing the very best in office entertainment and distraction. No muffin or design concept leaves the office without his seal of approval.
Maple Syrup Meurer // Secretarial Intern Alumni
After moving to Pittsburgh from her native Celina, Ohio, Maple quickly found her niche as a substandard memo writer. Since joining Muffinman Studios, she expanded her skills to include sleeping on the job, excessive barking, surfing the web, and stealing muffins. You could frequently find her filling the offices with her favorite tunes by Gnarls Barkley and Snoop Dogg. Maple is now available on a case-by-case basis.
Drop Us a Line
Call us at 412-889-5843 or email us.