Artwork for Wieden + Kennedy’s new book W+K Tokyo Lab Tokyo Ten. I worked on the Hifana “Disconnect” video included on the DVD.
A collaborative project by Edith Abeyta and Judith Thissen part of the CO-OPs program initiated by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) seeking to understand the processes of commercialization in the cultural field by launching an art beer. The brewery and atelier is located at the University of Utrecht. Robert Tower is the brewer.
My collaborative beer sleeve that was designed and conceptualized with Michael Gentleman was featured in the exhibition and exhibition catalog.
Néojaponisme was given a glowing writeup in Theme Magazine a while ago. Our writing and design got the thumbs up. Whew!
CD design for Néojaponisme co-founder Marxy’s latest full-length CD on New York’s Music Related label. A mix of declassified files, xeroxing, and sumi ink spills was recombined to create the ominous look of this long player.
Identity, pattern, and print design for San Francisco-based bag and accessory company Joshu + Vela. I branded this boutique company from its inception, creating the identity system, typographic standards, and all advertising. Joshu + Vela make beautiful bags crafted from leather and canvas using all-natural indigo and mango dyeing, custom metal parts, and premium zippers. I designed a series of patterns which are printed on all bag interiors of their extensive bag line using a mix of screenprinting and dye resist treatments. Other Joshu + Vela projects include designing assorted linesheets, lookbooks, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, notepaper, and assorted promotional materials.
An ongoing series of apparel designs for Tokyo-based clothing line and retailer Graniph utilizing an exploration of garment processes including embroidery, custom dyeing and chemical distressing along with cut and sew custom shirt designs.