I have been learning, struggling, evaluating and experiencing design all my life.
Truly.
I am not someone who went to school to become a designer. I went to art school to learn how to become a better artist. To live with myself and the creative that matures with me on a daily basis. I wanted to learn the history and principles of art and study the artists and designers who made the choice to live by their work.
I am inspired Mark Rothko, Andrew Wyeth and Mike and Doug Starn.
Sims Snowboards Logos
I joined the Sims Team as one of the "Original Sims Team Riders" in 1982.
As a Skateboarder and Snowboarder with Sims you learn a lot about competition, pressure, people and brand culture and be a total ripper.
Tom asked me to join him as his Art Director in Santa Barbara in 85'.
Still traveling as a professional team rider I saw the devoted riders that both honored Tom and the Sims brand. I built a lot of devotion and process around these experinces. Tom's passing in 2012 was a huge blow all around. I spent 35 years with Tom as a close trusted friend and as his Design Director and Team Rider. I know the history and personality better than anyone. When I design a new logo it always carries Toms legacy and the pioneering spirit he loved so much.