Got A Case Of The NEW

New iPhone cases have been added to the online store, including themes for Jaws, Archer, Star Wars, etc.

Make your phone look at nicey nice, it deserves it, it helps you call things.

A Long Answer Ago…

Did an interview where I was asked why I thought there was a large amount of Star Wars re-emerging in indie apparel, here’s my long nerdy answer:

It’s fun to say, but Star Wars is hot right now.  I’ve had this conversation and reasoning with colleagues, and we all agree, it comes down to supply and demand.  The original Star Wars was released from 1977 to 1983.  When its mainstream popularity started to slow, it was amped up by the re-release in the late 90s.  Then the (unfortunate) prequels were released from 1999 to 2005.  Then the cartoon show, and now the 3D release, etc.  So the franchise has been in your face for the better part of 30 years.  That covers “supply”, but the “demand” is unique.  Because of the current licensed merch is focused on promoting the Episodes 1-3, the fans are demanding merch that promotes Episode 4-6, mostly because they’re better.  This demand has forced us independent creatives to whip up new stuff for the nostalgic fan that has little supply. 

In any case, I’m just happy I get paid to draw ewoks.

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Vote 2012 - Super Teesday

I designed 5 election shirts for Threadless’s Super Teesday release. It was a fun project with crazy-nice people to work with.  I think everyone is pulling for the Zombie campaign, who have promised the most chaaaaaaaannnnnngge.

Show your support for the candidate of your choice by purchasing the appropriate tee! Everyone that casts a vote, gets a sticker, each purchase made is a vote for that candidate. You have until Tuesday, March 20 to cast your vote.

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Attack Of The Photoshop

“There is no can’t” is one of the main things I try to push on young designers. In the realm of 2D design, any and every image is possible. All you need is alittle creativity, and photoshop. You can have a shark attacking a moon astronaut, while on fire. I did a photofavor for a friend who needed to use an image of a building for an ad, only they didn’t like how the building had people in it, and when asked if their design department could just remove them, they said “we can’t”. So I took some time, some clone tool, and a few dashes of patterning, to show them that they “can”.

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Hibernation Hyperdrive

I wouldn’t say I have a caffiene problem, but the thought does cross my mind around my fourth cup in the morning. Coffee has been a great tool in my designs. Whether it’s late at night or first thing on a sunday morning, my brain stays focused when I have a touch of caffiene in the system. One of these days I’ll need to cut down and switch to some kind of herbal organic mutant tea hybrid latte thing, but while the orders are pouring in I’ll stick to my beans.

My projects lately have been random. Typically it’s all bands, or all businesses, or all parodies, but these past few months have been all over.

Annually this calls for hibernating at my desk with coffee and tunes. However this year is different. It’s been the warmest New England winter I can remember. While I saddened that I can’t partake in some of my favorite hobbies (snowboarding, ording delivery during a blizzard, snowball wars, etc), the alternatives haven’t been bad.

My dog has loved the extra outdoor time and hikes. I’ve also been able to get in more urban exploring. So all in all, glass half full.

A few double secret super classified sideprojects will finally be released this month. They include a company I’ve wanted to work with for a long time and finally got a proposal approved, a band I’ve admired forever, and a couple fun out-of-the-box scenarios. Also a valentine’s day sale over a teefury with a parody design I’m pretty proud of.

My free time has mostly been new client searching, dog hiking, and working. Currently, I’m reworking some ideas for more Liverpool Football designs, doing more poster work for Fete Music, and prepping for our second kickball season with a new military team theme.

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Female Fight Club