For Electric California
In colaboration with David and Astro Studios to define product design and brand for Electric 's first line of watches.
DESIGN WHILE NOT DESIGNING
We are conduits for creativity. Our creative output is a reflection of our practices; who we are, how we treat people, what we believe in, the things we think, our attention to detail, etc.
“I have this philosophy that every time I draw something or sit down to try and design, whatever I do is a culmination of everything that I have seen, done and experienced in my life before that point in time.”
We are often asked, how many hours do we work a week. Most of the time it’s hard to answer, but to simplify things: you don’t have to work to be working. As designers, what we choose to do while not designing, defines the quality and depth of the things we create while designing.
So remember to read more, write more, travel more, meet more, think more, play more, live more and experience more! Design is largely a mind game. To work on yourself, is to work on your design skills!
The Light House looking for YOUNG artist
Yo, is your youngster or you know of a young'n that loves to make art. The owner of the "Light House" across the street from Dolores Park is looking for aspiring young artist's to fill their walls. If you're interested email sash@artsash.com for more info and how to go about this. This is happening super fast so don't sleep on this.
As you can see they obviously have some work done. There are plenty more panels to fill.
Good Listening : Kanye West vs. Sam Smith - Tell Me I'm The Only One (Carlos Serrano Mix)
Straight out of San Diego, California. Carlos Serrano delivers this hot mashup. We've always been a fan of yeezy. So to top it off adding Sam Smith is just fire! CHECK IT OUT
For more of Carlos's Mix CHECK HERE.
New Era x Rev Run Private Party.
Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to chat with Rev Run because we had to dip out. But New Era definitely threw a sick party. Thanks for having CS.
Challenge The Senses
Design should always challenge our senses. Because senses stimulate thought.
This morning as I slowly start my work day. I spent a little time consuming my social feed of what has become a world of constant retweets, repost and buzzfeed. Yes, as they are sometimes entertaining, more often my time is what's consumed.
I'm glad I wasted the time this morning because a delightful thought came to mind while watching a video of a friend singing. Actually it was a feeling before a thought was realized. I felt CHILLS. Chills from nothing more than someones voice. Isn't it amazing without any tools the human body is capable of this. I would trade my design skills for a golden voice.
Whats interesting to me about the concept of singing is that a singer is very in tuned with their vocal chords. They have amazing control of their voice, breathing and technique, this combination makes for an amazing sound. Singers provoke thought through sound. Years of practice, fine tuning and knowing the nuances separates a good singer to a great one. Contrast that to design. We use a combination of hand, eye coordination to provoke thought through sight.
Build a strong foundation and always challenge the senses.
Watercolor Killer
Design that heals
“Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of people. But stories can also repair that broken dignity.”
A good design is one that tells a story, and a great story is one that heals our soul.
AĒR CHAIR
AĒR a : air : atmosphere <aerate> <aerobiology> <aerosol
"Keep every promise you make and only make promises you can keep. "
AĒR is about promises we make and holding ourselves to it. Commitments and follow throughs - speaks millions. AĒR is manually inflated through our breath and engineered to deflate in 30 days, when a new promise is due. Sit on your words. #creativesession #industrialdesign #furniture #cs #designlife
#LOVE from THEHUNDREDS
The age-old debate of whether we’re a product of our environment will forever be contested from both sides of the spectrum, but in the case of brotherly industrial design duo Creative Session, no other version of their adolescence could have shaped their respective careers like the one they experienced growing up in Portland, Oregon..... (READ MORE HERE)
Fave 5
The definition of a "friend" has become an ever changing thing since the intro of social media. A friend used to be a companion, a role model, a brother, a sister, etc. Someone who you can physically interact with. With the introduction of the internet, blogging and other social outlets, surrounding yourself with influential people thousands of miles away is no longer an issue.
"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with."
If this holds true, why are we not surrounding ourselves with legends? Here are our fave 5, feel free to share yours:
1. Seth Godin 2. Steve Jobs 3. TED Talks 4. Chase Jarvis Interviews 5. Reads - Medium, Mark Manson
NSW - BLK/BLK
A refresh for one of my favorite colorways. Very dark, bold and streetwear inspired.
CNCPTS X ADIDAS ORIGINALS
Good Listening: ZHU "Cocaine Model"
Circle Back. Pay It Forward
We were raised by financially poor Vietnamese farming parents, but very rich with love, knowledge, attention and care. There's a saying in Vietnamese: "Ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây" - in short, it means to remember and pay homage to the farmer every time you take a bite of a fruit. It's a reminder that life is bigger than us and everything we have was built on someone else's blood, sweat and tears.
Roughly ten years ago, in Portland, this man Jason Mayden (@jaymay_chicity), who at the time I believe was Brand Jordan director, stumbled upon Hoang's Architecture work at our High School. After a little chat, he signed a Nike process book and literally wrote "If you don't design shoes after school, I'm going to come and get you." This was our official intro to Industrial Design.
Fast forward ten years later, in a whole different city, I run into him at a random bowling alley in the burbs! It's CRAZY how I just read his @Hypebeast article earlier this week and have been meaning to reach out! The world is such a small place! If it wasn't for this man, we would definitely NOT be here. #thankful #RightplaceRighttime #blessed
Your art. Have it work for you.
GOOD LISTENING: "Vermilion" by Dirty Art Club
Always Try Something Once.
We'd have to say. A wedding video isn't something we'd immediately sign up for. But wanted to shoot one at least once in our design career. Grateful for the opportunity. #firstwedding #lastonetoo #willsticktoindustrialdesign For us this was more than capturing this couples special day. It was a way to challenge our minds. To feel uncomfortable. To try something we're totally unfamiliar with. Beyond that it's about getting to know people, to learn their quarks. Then to implement in a way that captures their aura.
Enjoy. Let us know. What do you guys think?
CS x FACTORCLAVE
Two more weeks until we head out to Queretaro, Mexico for Factor Clave. We're so excited about this event but more excited about the culture and history. Anh and I will be 1 of 8 designers presenting at the conference and will be holding a 4 hour workshop one of the days. If you can make it to this years event please come say hello. for more information go here.