9Volt Design + Illustration

9Volt prides itself on keeping long-term harmonious client relationships.
Here's what some of 9Volt's clients have to say about us over the years:
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"Diverse and creative, experienced yet fresh. 9Volt just gets it."
- Chris Barros - MGR Entertainment, Los Angeles / Memphis / San Francisco
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"I am the president of an international consulting company that creates
success for many of the world's highest-performing, most demanding
organizations. We have worked with Roland Hill for almost six years and
featured his designs in various projects.
I have found Roland to represent what we always hope for in a graphic
designer but rarely find: original vision that is available when requested
but never interferes with what we feel is appropriate for our intent,
uncompromising passion for quality and details, absolute integrity in
business dealings and a fun and friendly working relationship.
What you see is what you get with Roland and what you get is mighty fine."
- Stan Slap - President - slap, San Francisco, CA
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"I've known & worked with Roland since 1991 when we were in Winterland
Productions' Art Department. When he formed 9Volt in 1998, I've since
hired him many times as a contractor working for me at Lucasfilm
designing graphic concepts for Star Wars & Indiana Jones licensed
merchandise. Not only is he creative & professional, he's also fun to
work with."
- Troy Alders - Art Director - Lucas Licensing, San Francisco, CA
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"Roland has been on my freelance roster for quite a few years now he's GREAT!!
Creative and reliable. Rockin' n Rollin all the time!!"
- Karry Gallagher - Creative Director - FEA Merchandising, Cape May C.H., NJ
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"When I started Hi Fidelity in 1997, Roland was right there with me, the
first artist we hired for bands such as Sevendust, System of a Down, Sugar
Ray, Jeff Buckley and Alanis Morissette. We spent countless hours with the
clients, backstage, on tour buses and generally doing whatever was necessary
to get the best end result product possible. We really enjoy working with
Roland and can always count on the quality of his designs."
- Howard Schomer - Owner - Hi Fidelity Entertainment, San Rafael, CA
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"Designing band merch is fast paced and the tempo never slows. I can depend on Roland to deliver the goods on time and on target without skipping a beat."
- Scott Corkins - Art Director - Tremendous Graphics, Alameda, CA
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"It was a pleasure working with Roland. He has a very high level of artistry, creativity, and professionalism. He works exceptionally well in a team setting. I certainly hope that our paths can cross again in another work environment."
- John Barrows - Senior V.P. Marketing - Winterland Productions, San Francisco, CA
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"Having worked with Roland Hill on many occasions, I can personally attest that a designer, Roland never disappoints. He has a keen conceptual grasp of the project requirements, plus the technical skill to execute any solution. Above and beyond the basic requirements of the job, Roland always brings a wit and panache to his work that raise anything he does above the ordinary. Also, he always has the coolest music. Basically, he is unstoppable. Roland Hill is a designer you want on your side."
- Raymond Larrett - Owner - Norman Dog Studios, San Francisco, CA
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“Roland is an excellent illustrator/designer, with a wide range of styles that can accommodate any client/project. He is responsible, understands the direction immediately, and works with deadlines extremely well. I highly recommend Roland for any Graphic Arts position.”
- Mark DeVito - Art Director, Bravado / Cinder Block
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“Roland is by far one of the most creative individuals I know...not in just is work but his art and his life.”
- Joseph James O'Sullivan, Art Director, International Design Group, The Sharper Image
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“Roland, or Rolando Rolenzo as I liked to call him, is well equiped to make even the mundane quite magnificent. He can take a mortuary brochure and turn it into a mini ressurection of Dada with a splash of Peter Max, or create a mood so pure and inviting, that you are willing to lay in the cedar casket and recall the glory days. Roland is always on time, honest, smart, funny and willing to be part of any team that will put up with his high standards of design. Take whatever he is asking for...he's worth it."
- Andrew Snider, Art Director / Freelance Deisgner, Winterland Productions
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“Roland is a long time colleague and friend that i have known for over 28 years. His exceptional design skills and illustration skills have always challenged the status quo. He bleeds attention to detail to precision, and you will be assured that the work you receive from Roland is spot on quality. Plus he's amazing to work with.”
- Russell Miyaki, VP National Creative Director, TMP Worldwide (owns monster.com)