Blackwood & Associates

A full-service business law firm serving companies of all sizes.

role

Designer

Designer

tools

Figma • Photoshop

Figma • Photoshop

skills

UI /UX • Branding

UI /UX • Branding

Website design for Blackwood & Associates displayed on a laptop — dark financial advisory site with city skyline imagery

Observation:

Law firm websites tend to look interchangeable. The same navy and gold palette, the same stock photography, the same layout recycled across hundreds of firms. After years designing in that space, I wanted to show that professional and memorable aren't mutually exclusive — that a law firm could have a real visual identity without sacrificing credibility or usability. I wanted to design a website free of the typical boilerplate.

Approach & Result:

This is a self-initiated project — no client, no constraints, no one asking me to make it safer. The goal was a design that feels luxurious and distinctive without getting in the way of the user. Unusual color palette for this space, strong typographic hierarchy, visual interest through shape and overlap rather than clutter. The UX stays clean and easy to follow. The design is the kind you remember when you leave.

Website design for Blackwood & Associates — dark legal services site with city skyline photography, bold serif typography, and orange accent colors
Paul Johns, graphic designer

Let’s work together.

I hope you’ve had a chance to explore my portfolio and had a pleasant experience. If you think I’d be a good fit for your team or the sole designer for your company, let’s set up an interview. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns, or even idle chit-chat. Take care, and thanks for visiting.

© 2026 Paul Johns

© 2026 Paul Johns

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