Public Service® was born from our desire to create a studio that represents our deepest values. Produce strong and innovative design. Provide trustworthy service and problem solving to the people behind the world’s largest brands, or those just starting to make their mark. Build a thriving international community of talented artists and designers who are recognized for their craft, and help connect them with their ideal audience.
Since 2021 we have been putting these values into practice and cultivating the space for our studio to meet the needs of any and all projects you bring to us.
FOUNDED BY:
KENJI HILTON, SKYLAR BLUM, RY FOAT
Co-Founders:
Kenji Hilton
Twelve years ago, Kenji left a stable engineering career for a startup apparel company. That leap set the tone for everything after: taking calculated risks and chasing what he actually believes in. It's how a hobby he picked up in his youth became his life's work.
Since then he's held creative leadership roles at agencies, working with global artists and brands. He's also built his own brands from scratch, all while passing on what he's learned to the next generation of creatives. Trends come and go, but thoughtful design never goes out of style, and people who genuinely care about the craft can always tell when something was made with intention.
Jack of all trades, master of some? Skylar’s experience ranges from Creative Director roles at global brands/agencies, hands on printmaking and production for commercial prop houses, self-published author, semi-pro Street Fighter tournament competitor, and everything else in between. Skylar lives and works between Los Angeles, New York, and Istanbul; pulling inspiration from the quiet moments as they come and go.
Ry Foat
Ry is all about creating design solutions that resonate on a human level, making real, emotional connections with people through brand storytelling that puts personality way ahead of passing trends. With a background spanning fashion, illustration, art direction, and creative partnerships with globally recognized brands, Ry is based between the UK and California. Drawing inspiration from music, counterculture, and raw authenticity, Ry loves making thoughtful, original work that captures and shares a brand’s true essence with effortless precision.