We dig tunes—so let the design jam session begin.
Crank that dial to the right, pump up the sound on
your next project and get bodies moving with a palette
of popping pastels in near-neon shades.
Design enigma A.k.A is inspired by a “massive
variety of sources, ranging from everything from The
Beatles to the Foo Fighters, The Chemical Brothers
to Unkle, Mozart to Jimi Hendrix.” A.k.A’s work infuses high-energy colors and a
musical theme, drawing from a vast collection of
musical influences.
Visually, though, A.k.A is drawn toward mediums
such as pen and ink and even oil painting: “I
enjoy the endless possibilities that a computer can
bring to all mediums, enabling you to melt together
photography, drawing, 3D models and scans of weird
and wonderful things.”
This may explain why, as a general rule “99
percent of the time” A.k.A will start off the design
by “sketching stuff out and see how it fits together.”
A.k.A says, “Next I’ll go to the computer, draw more
stuff, start scanning in. Sometimes I’ll paint, and
sometimes I’ll make 3D models. Then, generally, I’ll
rip it apart in Photoshop, and I’ll just start messing
with it. My studio is always a mess!”
A.k.A recommends you always have fun with
your design and enjoy your work: “Never stop experimenting,
and never be afraid to try new stuff out.
Don’t rely on the technology to guide you. Always
make sure you’re steering your work where you want
it to go.”
Pepped up type
Bigger than ... 
Rockin' style
