After sleeping on it, I still had no concepts for a design. Then an idea came to me — let’s make the conceptual process a collaborative effort. How much better could the idea be if I tapped into the creative collective around me? I know a bunch of really rad people that have great ideas all the time.

So, here’s the plan:
1. I’m soliciting you — my collective friends and colleagues – for ideas, concepts, themes, etc for a shirt to enter into the Design By Humans 10k Contest. Post your ideas below. Read what others are suggesting. And together we’ll pick the best option.

2. From there I’ll jump into design — I’ll chronicle the process with pics (and maybe video) of my sketches, screenshots (on my blog and dribbble) and get your feedback every step of the way.

3. Let the Voting begin — once it’s ready, I’ll submit it to DBH and call again on the community to logon, vote, comment, and spread the word. Can we do this?

What’s in it for you? Other than teaming up and giving your best ideas away? A look into the apparel design process with a collaborative twist. In the (slim) chance we win, we’ll come up with some prizes (shirts, cash, etc) to raffle off to those who participated.

The deadline for submissions is August 22nd — so it’ll be a quick process. In the immortal words of my favorite May client — “Time is of the essence!”

Should be fun! You in?

Huge News.

I’m excited and honored to be stepping into my new role as CEO of RedisWhite.

I’ve been actively involved in RiW since the early days—playing a part in the initial concept and development. I also designed the RiW identity and helped build and foster the online brand through design, submission screening, production, and marketing.

It’s been exciting watching the community grow over the past 15 months and seeing the quality of talent that continues to populate the site. And while sales have not been what we had hoped for, I’m optimistic about the future of RiW. Moving headquarters to Southern California will put us at one of the main hubs of apparel production and allow us to capitalize on new resources and opportunities.

Personally, I’ve been designing and printing tees for years. From church camps in high school, to campus clubs in college, to my own screen-printing company after graduation—it’s just in my blood. RedisWhite is the next phase in my love for apparel design.

Stay tuned for all the details…

Finished up a new tee design for RedisWhite. It is based on the concept from this verse in Romans:

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Romans 1:20

The art is hand-drawn, scanned and colored in Illustrator. Used some half-tones in the type and background. Definitely want to spend more time in the future learning to shade with half-tones. A quick shoutout to Steve P for the help with the fancy crackle affect.

You can also check it out on Emptees.