If you didn’t already know, I’ve been designing a clothing line for Buffalo Rising. We offer a slue of Buffalo related clothing in the Buffalo Rising online store. Weather it be the Queen City style or a retro throwback you’re sure to love every one. Our newest run is the Limited Edition Spokesmen shirt. The design was inspired by the vests worn by motorcycle clubs. The twist is that it’s aimed at bicyclists. With a growing population of peddlers here in Buffalo, I thought I’d created a lightweight, durable t-shirt that represents this mode of transportation. The design includes the top and bottom “rockers” stating the name of the club (top) and the area it rides (bottom). There are other design assets like “CC” standing for Cycling Club and 100% F.E. (fuel efficient). This is a play off of outlaw motorcycle clubs which represent a “1%” patch. For them this patch represents living outside of the 99% of society that follows the law. Although our shirt may be little more light-hearted than the leather vest it is by no way an insult to their lifestyle. It is a tribute to the riders who have the will to create their own path. Printed on American Apparel tri-blend grey, this shirt is perfect for riding around. It’s going to be your next favorite.

I’ve been quite busy on a few different projects. Updating old sites, creating new ones, etc. However, one of the things I do on a daily basis is collect images that inspire or interest me over the course of the day. It’s really easy to do and it’s great to have. I’ll look through when I’m feeling uninspired or study the designs as an exercise. I call it my “scrap book” even though it’s just a file on my desktop. I’ve found it to be a very helpful tool. I’ve posted a few of the snippets that are inside that folder. I hope they interest you as they did me. Enjoy.

I’ve designed a few Buffalo prints soon to be for sale. Just showing a little Buffalo love. Here’s a few sneak previews. I’ll drop in a link when they’re out. Enjoy.

I have been seriously getting off on these vintage Porsche posters. I’m not kidding around. My pants get a bit tighter every time I look. Designed in 1966 by Volz, these designs show off my favorite brand of vehicle, the Porsche. I’d love drop 1,200 bills and get a full sized poster but this poster book will have to suffice. You can check out more of these over at Grain Edit. (Images courtesy of vpracing.com and ausmotive.com )

You know the “Save the Date” flyers people send out to family and friends before they get married? This is the design I made for a friend a few months back. They were in a long distance relationship and would constantly be traveling back and forth to see each other. It’s a play off of an airline ticket if you haven’t noticed. Throughout the ticket there are a bunch of inside jokes between the happy couple and even more innuendos to help the guests get the point. Here’s a larger version. Don’t show up and be a weirdo either. I just wanted to show ya’ll the idea.

I had the pleasure of designing first line of Buffalo Rising T Shirts. They are for sale in Buffalo Rising’s recently launched online store which features their own line of apparel along with other Buffalo centric products to follow.  My goal in designing these was not only promote the city but do so in a way that is fashionable. Sure you can buy shirts that stamp “BUFFALO, NY” across the chest, like a bad birthday gift or something a tourist would bring back, but I decided to take the subtle approach. You can represent the Buffalo Sabres with the Queen City Tee or grab a throwback of the Buffalo Braves jersey design. Inspirations came from all over when conceptualizing these threads, from the London Underground logo to Hell’s Angels leather vests. All of the designs proudly represent the city I live in without obnoxiously throwing it in your face. The shirts are printed on high quality American Apparel tees and will last a life time.

I’m currently in the process of designing the second line which will include women’s apparel and some winter gear. All shirts go for $16.99. You can purchase the unique tees at the Buffalo Rising Store or wait for them to drop in boutique shops along Elmwood.

A few weeks back I drove across the country with a few friends. We stopped in a bunch of major cities and snapped tons of photos. Check ‘em out