Syd Smith
Syd is a retired software consultant who spent 35 years doing lots of left-brained stuff. He started Balladda Graphics in 2006 to have some fun while exercising the other side of his brain. Since then, Syd has produced numerous graphic designs in various media for family, friends and community organizations.

 

 

Gigi Perry
Gigi is a little pink plush pig with big literary aspirations. Gigi joined Balladda in 2009 after we published her photojournal of a road trip from Boston to Des Moines. Since then, we've published two other photojournals about her adventures during a week on Cape Cod, and a day at the Iowa State Fair. In addition to her published work, Gigi has created some free fun stuff for kids. When not writing for herself, Gigi helps clients of Barker Clinic reduce their stress through writing therapy.