My man, Erik Otto, is probably one of the only other people I know that is doing more things than I am! He is a celebrated fine artist, clothing designer [New Leaf Clothing], AND talented designer with his latest venture, Vesl Studios. Vesl Studios is a collaborative studio w/ 3 other talented Bay Area, CA artist/designers that will show up in this blog soon enough.

*the vans shown above are a protype but I’d be the first in line to pick them up when it becomes a reality!

For our first photographer showcase, we turn to John Liau of Vaindeer. I am not a big fan of event photgraphy BUT John does a good job of changing my mind. Crisp, clear, and meanigful, these pics are more than just “look at me! I’m at a cool party!” pictures. With large events like Rock the Bells and Vampire Weekend concerts to local Bay Area parties for the young and fashion-forward, he makes ‘em all look good.

DAMN! It’s been almost a month since I’ve done a weekly review!? It’s all the travelling and a well deserved break from computers. No matter, back on the horse!

• WACKNESS pt 1: About 3 potential projects disappeared into the ether. And so it goes.
• WACKNESS pt 2: 2 other projects have grinded to a halt and are now in limbo.
• Recently completed the first issue of Vintage Relish, the Official Mookie Design newsletter, to go out next monday.
• Getting my phone situation straightened out so I can complete my new business cards
• Researching a new computer setup for the office
• Took on 2 Probono projects this week: a social network site for a Christian Youth group at my old college and a very talented writer’s blog design
• Start design for Saiko Sushi’s take away menu, this will comlete my total branding of their materials
• Last rounds of the 19Market Restaurant should be completed this week w/ a launch by Sept 1.
• Research, research reasearch on better project management, marketing, cleaner CSS code
• Still cranking out work for weightwatchers.com

One of the coolest things about going to an art school are the DOPE artists that you get to vibe with. Dela Longfish is such an artist. A ShrunkenHeadman alum, like myself, he not only helped me in school, he continues to amaze me now w/ his creativity, draftsmanship, and crazy level of detail. I am proud to have him be the first of my showcases on this blog.

(Each week I am going to showcase artists, designers, and photographers that inspire me and will hopefully  inspire you as well.)

Hello all! I am back and settled in NYC again. After being in 3 different time zones in 3 weeks (NYC, CA, and Sweden) I have recovered from my jetlag. So on w/ the show:

• CA: Met w/ Vesl Studios head, Erik Otto, and had a awesome convo on the art, design, and the future. Look for a collabo soon
• CA: Wrapping up 19Market -Bar & Bistro website. Got to eat and hang out there. Food is DEVINE!
• SWE: Met the head of Musicano, a Swedish based Music Production company. Great convo about music, the industry, and possibly new projects in the future.
• SWE: Randomly met the photographer of rock group, Cold War Kids, in the airport
• NYC: About to start on the redesign of Danity Kane member, D.Woods.
• NYC: Freelancing for Weightwatchers.com again. Fun times, fun times.
• NYC: ROMG is comin for ya!

And now about to go eat breakfast before I get in trouble! lol

I forgot to announce the completion of the Grae Enterprises site, a lifestyle event promotions company. It was the first full collaboration of the Random Order Media Group from photography, branding, and web development. I am very proud of it and it came out really cool. Peep the scene

Working on the latino pop artists Jowell y Randy page designs. Trying to go for “youthful and hip” but also functional and useful. It’s kinda fun cuz they wear alot of crazy colors. Still beta stages and more designs coming.

A little late, I know!

• Finished HannaHerbertson.com
• Dealing w/ MAJOR server issues. I am on a quest to find a stable server damnit!
• reformated Optimus (my pc) after a virus was wreckin havoc. *sigh the new mac is on the horizon.
• Jowell y Randy initial designs are off to the clients for a lookie loo; post coming soon
• writing more for my story collabo w/ the brothers
• in talks for new projects for august. some interesting stuff to talk about when finalized
• back in california for a week, so will skip the upcoming “weekly review”