Our team is the soul of Needle Z. From our skilled artists who bring visions to life, to our dedicated admins who make every visit easy and enjoyable.
At Needle Z, we share one goal — to transform stories into timeless tattoos while maintaining our studio’s cleanliness, and welcoming space where clients feel truly at home.
ABOUT US
Needle Z Tattoo & Piercing Studio
was founded in 2013 by Master Artist Dado David and Multi-disciplinary Artist Joyzee Colorado, both graduates of Fine Arts with a major in Visual Communication. Their shared passion for art and creative expression led them to explore tattooing during their university years. What began as an artistic pursuit soon evolved into a full-fledged profession driven by commitment, precision, and innovation.
In 2016, the founders officially opened their first studio in a Pasay City. As their reputation for quality and artistry grew, so did their clientele—prompting a relocation to a larger commercial space in Makati City. This transition marked a significant milestone for Needle Z, allowing the studio to expand its operations, welcome additional artists and administrative staff, and elevate the overall client experience.
Today, Needle Z is recognized as a reputable studio offering a comprehensive range of tattoo styles and sizes—from minimalist designs to large-scale, full-body artworks. The studio specializes in realism, portrait, black and grey, colored, Oriental, Japanese, tribal, traditional, and new school tattoos. Every artist at Needle Z has undergone extensive training under Master Artist Dado David, ensuring technical excellence and creative integrity in every piece.
The Needle Z team actively participates in national and international tattoo conventions, including the Golden State Tattoo Expo in Los Angeles, the Empire State Tattoo Expo in New York, and several renowned expos in Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and China. These engagements reflect the studio’s ongoing commitment to professional growth and global artistic standards.
“We believe that tattoos are not merely designs on skin—they are meaningful expressions of identity and experience. Our mission is to transform each client’s vision into a lasting masterpiece that embodies pride, confidence, and artistry.
We are a collective of dedicated professionals who uphold the highest standards of hygiene, craftsmanship, and client care, while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.
We Tattoo Art.”