TINO NOIR
Tino Noir

Creative Strategist

Your creativity deserves a plan.

Creative strategy for creators of color who are tired of being talented and broke. I help you turn raw ideas into real income — with someone who actually gets your world.

Book Your Session → $150 / 60 min
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The Problem

You're talented. But talent alone doesn't pay rent.

You've got ideas, skills, maybe even an audience. But somewhere between the spark and the paycheck, things fall apart. You post but don't profit. You create but don't convert. You know you're good — you just can't figure out the business of being good.

And the advice out there? It's either too generic, too corporate, or coming from someone who has no idea what it's like to navigate creative spaces as a person of color. You need strategy from someone who lives in your world — and has spent 15 years turning that same tension into a career.

I Work With

What kind of creator are you?

Tap your lane. See how I can help.

15+
Years in creative direction, branding, design, and media production
3+
Active ventures — music, e-commerce, and corporate creative leadership
1
Session to give you the clarity you've been overthinking for months
The Session

60 minutes. One idea.
A real plan to monetize it.

01
Diagnose the Gap
We identify exactly what's between your creative work and actual revenue. Pattern recognition from someone who's seen this a hundred times.
02
Strategy, Not Theory
You leave with a concrete direction — not a vague pep talk. Brand positioning, content strategy, product thinking, audience psychology. A plan you can act on.
03
Creative Systems
I help you think in systems — repeatable frameworks that turn one idea into multiple income streams. Create once, monetize many.
04
Honest Feedback
I'm not here to hype you up. I'm here to tell you what's working, what's not, and what to do about it. Creative director in your corner, not cheerleader on the sidelines.

You don't need another guru.
You need someone who gets it.

Pricing

Invest in clarity.
Pick your level.

Quick Hit
$75
30 minutes · Video call
A focused sprint for one specific question or problem. You come with a clear ask, I give you a clear answer.
→ One focused topic — brand, content, product, or monetization
→ Direct, actionable feedback
→ No fluff, no filler — just answers
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Most Popular
Strategy Session
$150
60 minutes · Video call
The full creative strategy experience. We diagnose, strategize, and build a plan you can actually execute.
→ Full creative strategy session tailored to your project
→ Actionable plan you can execute immediately
→ Brand, content, product, or monetization focus — your call
→ Honest, direct feedback from 15+ years of experience
→ Follow-up summary with key takeaways and next steps
Book Strategy Session →
Deep Dive
$350
90 minutes · Video call + follow-up
For creators ready to go all in. Extended session plus a written roadmap you can reference for months.
→ Everything in Strategy Session
→ Extended 90-minute deep dive
→ Written creative roadmap delivered within 48 hours
→ 2 weeks of async follow-up via email for questions
→ Priority rebooking for future sessions
Book Deep Dive →

This is for you if —

You're a creator of color with ideas but no clear path to income
You're tired of strategy advice from people who don't look like you or live like you
You've been "figuring it out" alone for too long and want a shortcut from someone who gets it
You're ready to treat your creativity like a business, not a side hobby you'll get to eventually

This is not for you if —

You want someone to do the work for you
You're looking for a magic formula that requires zero effort
You collect advice but never act on it
You're not willing to be honest about what's not working
Tino Noir
Who's Tino?

Black. Creative. Neurodivergent.
A rare combination — and that's the point.

I'm a multimedia creative director with 15+ years across art direction, branding, UX, motion, video, and instructional design. Currently a Senior Global Instructional Designer at Fossil Group, building learning systems for a worldwide retail brand.

Outside the 9-to-5, I release music as ReelToneDeaf — blending K-pop, psychobilly, and trap. I run an e-commerce brand called Feeling Muggy. I roller skate, obsess over cars and Asian food, think in systems, and see patterns most people miss. The range is the resume.

I've spent my career navigating creative spaces as a Black man who doesn't fit neatly into any box — and turning that into an advantage. Now I help other creators of color do the same.

Art Direction +
Brand Strategy +
UX / UI +
Content Systems +
Music Production +
E-Commerce +
Storytelling +
15+ years leading visual identity, campaign design, and creative direction across global retail brands.
Building brand systems that connect with audiences — positioning, messaging, and identity architecture from the ground up.
Designing intuitive digital experiences — from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes — for web and mobile.
Creating scalable content frameworks that turn one idea into repeatable, multi-platform output.
Songwriter and producer behind ReelToneDeaf — writing, producing, and releasing original music independently.
Founded Feeling Muggy — an e-commerce brand built around conversation-starting products and human connection.
Crafting narratives that move people — from product storytelling to global retail training and eLearning content.
Brands I've worked with
Fossil Group Emporio Armani Michele Diesel Armani Exchange Michael Kors Dallas Morning News

Stop giving your best thinking away for free.

One conversation with someone who actually understands your world can change everything. Let's make your creativity pay.

Book Your Session — $150 →