How do you begin?

I sit down with a pad of paper and a pen and just sketch ideas, then bring whatever ideas I get out of it to the computer to mock-up and see if it works out.


You designed a few things for our readers. what was the inspiration behind the concept?

I came up with some wallpapers for the desktop and iPhone that pretty much sum up the MSTRPLN® style. It’s minimal for the most part, with some sneaker reference “splatter” patterns and some WRG? branding specifically for this collaboration


Who would you like to work with if given the opportunity?

Nike, Burton, and Oakley would be a solid bet, I would love to help contribute to what they do, I’m sure some of the MSTRPLN® aesthetic would work well with either of their brands in some way or another.


That sounds like most designer’s A-list of clients, what is it about those brands that draws you in from a design standpoint?

They have great resources that allow for the design progression of their products and the creativity that surrounds their respective brands. Their products are a great platform for creative exploration and that is why they are at the forefront of what they do.


MSTRPLN is heading into its 10th year, any special anniversary plans?

I’ll be coming out with a new MSTRPLN® website and iPhone site soon with some new updated projects. I have some plans to release a small run of t-shirts to coincide with this. It’s looking good!

Where can we tell people to be on the lookout for your work in the near future?

I’m working on some special projects with Fatlace this year. Doing some in-store visual design for their boutique in San Francisco, and a small apparel collection to go along with that. Hats, t-shirts, skateboard decks etc. It’s looking to be pretty cool, just ironing out the details. Mark Fatlace is a pretty inspiring guy with all the stuff that he’s worked on over the years, so it’s really great to help be a part of that and do something cool for a brand i’m down with.


Last words?

Just wanted to give thanks for this opportunity, and thanks to everyone that has supported me in one way or another over the years, it’s really appreciated. You can check out mstrpln.com and follow me at @mstrpln on twitter.

Download the MSTRPLN limited edition background pack for your computer, iPhone or Blackberry here