Backpack Prototype

So it's been a long time coming but I finally have a backpack in the
works. Digital desert camouflage isn't my most popular fabric and I
had a bunch of it from a bulk remnants purchase a few months back. The
neat part of this bag is the waterproof side pocket which is 12"x15"
and can be accessed without removing the whole bag. It is meant to
hold flat objects as it runs along the back of the bag. Look for
finished photos in the coming weeks!

Product Photo Sample

Peter Jennings has agreed to do some press photos for me and the
samples look great, look for the website in a month or two once the
rest of the pics are done!

Junkyard Lovin'

A recent trip to the local salvage yard yielded a bounty of webbing and some great chromed GM safety belt buckles. Cio scored the biggest find from a late eighties Oldsmobile!

Business Cards

Thanks to Alex and Bobby the cards are done and back from the printer.
They are black on 100% recycled chipboard and the stitching, while
time consuming, really ties everything together.

Made in the 216

The event is a huge success already. Tons of people are making their
way to Detroit Shoreway for shopping and entertainment and are
enjoying the glorious weather that has graced the opening.

MOTO Gallery Opening

Last Saturday the Moto Gallery officially opened to a huge crowd of friends, family, and regular joes. I was really excited to see my work on display and hear the buzz as people checked out my bags. The final moto bag turned out great, the 216 bag looks bangin, and Bob's hip-pack rounds out the offerings for the first week of business. I plan on producing a few more bags for the shop in the coming weeks but my queue is backlogged again (hooray) and it may take a while to catch up. Check back soon for updates. Also, Ned, fresh out of design school at Cazenovia in New York, worked me up a little poster for the gallery which looks great and captures the industrial urban grit that characterizes Cleveland and me. Great job Ned!

New Hip-Pack Options

Yesterday I designed a pack for Karate John that had a fixed strap.
Having never done it before I think it turned out pretty nice. The
wings give the pack a chance to settle to your waist nice and snug and
when combined with salveged seat belt webbing comfort is amazing.
Things need a few tweaks here and there but I plan on offering these
on all hip packs and might try them out on a full sized bag soon.