Lukasz Design Studio is a boutique creative practice that turns ideas into polished, production‑ready work. We focus on thoughtful concepting and meticulous execution so designs not only look exceptional but are built to perform in real production and retail environments. Our approach is practical and client‑centered, with an emphasis on clarity, hierarchy, and manufacturability.
Because we are intentionally small and senior‑led, clients benefit from direct access to the lead creative and a streamlined process that reduces friction and speeds decisions. That hands‑on collaboration means fewer revisions, faster time to market, and a consistent creative voice from brief through final delivery – without the overhead or bureaucracy of larger firms.
Owner and Creative Director Luke Pawliszyn brings deep editorial and commercial experience to the studio. He served as Art and Advertising Director for the Crustacean Restaurants Group across Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, and has held full‑time design roles at The Hollywood Reporter and Scholastic. Those positions shaped a disciplined, deadline‑driven practice that balances strong visual storytelling with real‑world production demands.
Most recently Luke served as Art Director and Designer for PBE MAG (Permian Basin Energy Magazine), a monthly oil and gas industry publication, where he managed redesign and ongoing monthly production. His editorial work also includes projects for The Autism Perspective, Eating Magazine, LA Confidential, Brentwood Magazine, Menu Magazine, and Focus on Shoes, as well as corporate and coffee‑table books for clients such as Burger King and Richard Franklin Photography.
Beyond creative direction, the studio offers hands‑on expertise in art direction, product photography and retouching, pre‑press and print supervision, and modern production workflows. We combine traditional craft with contemporary tools to deliver work that reads beautifully in both flat artwork and real‑world environments, and we tailor each engagement to meet the client’s timeline, budget, and confidentiality needs.
Bio - Luke Pawliszyn - Creative Director and Founder
Born in Poland in the 1970s, Luke moved to New York in 1993 to pursue a career in design and later graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. For more than two decades he has led Lukasz Design Studio from NY to LA, delivering concept‑to‑production creative for 357+ brands and guiding 40+ long‑term clients through repeated product launches and retail rollouts.
Luke combines a European design sensibility with rigorous U.S. production expertise to create FDA‑compliant packaging and multi‑SKU label systems that balance elevated aesthetics with technical precision — from regulatory‑ready dielines and ingredient hierarchy to color management, press checks, and vendor coordination. His work spans bottles, jars, cartons, pouches, blisters, sleeves, and tins, and includes catalogs, trade‑show systems, and executive publications for clients such as Burger King, Red Bull, and Safrel Pharma. An award‑winning creative director recognized by Clutch.co and other industry honors, Luke directs product photography, Photoshop mockups, and AI‑enhanced lifestyle visualization so clients can preview how designs will perform in real environments before committing to production.
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Awards & Recognitions
2024 — Top Packaging Designers in the United States
Clutch.co
Recognized for 20+ years of FDA-compliant packaging across food, wellness, cosmetics, and OTC. Clients include Safrell Pharma 95 SKUs, House of Balsamic 53 SKUs, SUMMR Pharma 35 SKUs.
2023 — Top Packaging Design Companies in the United States
Clutch.co
Named leading US packaging design company for custom label systems for supplements, cosmetics, and wellness brands.
2022 — Best of West Hollywood: Custom Label Design
West Hollywood Award Program
Excellence in retail-ready label design for bottles, boxes, pouches, blisters. 334+ clients served.
2019 — Best of West Hollywood: Custom Label Printer
West Hollywood Award Program
Excellence in end-to-end production: dielines, color management, press checks. 95 SKUs produced for Safrel Pharmaceuticals.
KEY SPECIALTIES
FDA-Compliant Label Design • OTC & Supplement Packaging • Cosmetic & Beauty Packaging • Gourmet Food Packaging • Brand Identity Systems • Data Visualization • Print Production Management • Tradeshow & Retail Display • Product Photography • Art Direction
2019 — Small Business Excellence Award: Graphic Design
Small Business Excellence Awards
15+ year client retention. 40+ brands active 10+ years. Awarded for service + design quality.
2016 — Best of West Hollywood: Graphic Design
Best Businesses
Selected as Best Graphic Design studio in West Hollywood for brand identity, publishing, and packaging.
2013 — California Excellence Award: Business Services
USTCI
Excellence in Business Services for creative direction, client service, and multi-brand management NY/LA.
2012–2013 — Graphic Design Award
DESIGNFIRMS
Winner: Packaging system for House of Balsamic — 53 SKUs organic Italian gourmet: vinegar, EVOO, pasta,
chocolates.
2005–2006 — Graphic Design Award
DESIGNFIRMS
Winner: Corporate identity & publishing. Art direction for national magazines and Burger King executive strategy books.
SELECT CLIENTS
Burger King • Red Bull • Safrell Pharmaceuticals • SUMMR Pharma • House of Balsamic • Secrets Of Eden • NutraGen • Syndaghi Cosmetics • Harvest Commodities • Crustacean Restaurants • Bella Pierre Cosmetics • Central Pharma • Elite Pharma
