I recently posted a preview of the new Nike Store at Lenox Square and had a chance to be one of the first people to create some sneakers in their Nike iD Studio. This morning, I was totally surprised to get a phone call telling me my shoes had arrived (a little over 2 weeks later, that’s fast!). I went for a clean/basic look and as it turns out, my new Dunks match my new Atlanta Hawks fitted that I picked up at Philips Arena a week ago. Speaking of Philips Arena… does anyone want to go to AC/DC on December 16th?

Here are some more photos from last Thursday’s PROCESS x Sopobikes Event at El Bar. These come courtesy of Hadi S. and his brand new camera that he’s so excited about. Check out our boy, Joe Martinez, all-over-the-place…

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The Process x Sopobikes event was a big success. Thanks to everyone that came out and showed us support. Also, thanks to Rachael and Tito from Sopobikes for making us a bike. It looks dope. We are planning to re-up on some more tees to sell on our online store. So stay tuned if you are interested in getting your hands on one.

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Name:
Dax

Aka:
Dirty Dr. T Rawski, Tyler

Website:
SnortThis.com
Version3am.com
myspace.com/daxofalltrades

Where are you from?
Atlanta

Who do you work for?
I’m a freelance Visual Engineer known as Version 3am. I also work for Frank 151, Scion, Big Boi, Bubba Sparxxx, Patti Krohngold, New South, etc.

What are your Current Project(s)?
Photographing the Cotton Gin Day Parade in Bostwick Ga. Just finished a back drop for Gangsta Boo, a back drop for her new single “Frenemies” produced by Drumma Boy, its being shot by Zach Wolfe. Just finished the cover of Rob Wonder Psyche Rock mix CD called Psyched Out Crazy Ponce People. Did some interludes for Big Boi ’s new album and interviewed Big Boi w/Rob Wonder for his Scion radio show. robwonderradio.com, check it out. Its a new 3 hour loop every month, truly jammin. And i’m doing logos for Polow the Don and will be doing a timelapse video w/me painting the inside of Stankonia Studios w/ Big Boi and Rob Wonder. The projects go on and on..stay tuned.

Who would you love to work with?
Anybody that lets me have creative freedom, or anything that tickles my fancy… holler@me.

If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep?
My high top Filas.

What’s on your iPod right now?
That new Big Boi album. That new Rob Wonder

What’s your Favorite ATL food?
Calabash vegetarian on Mitchell Street. Q-time soul food in the West End.

What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
El Bar, Central Station, Magic City

What are your Pet Peeves?
Sweaty socks and women w/ugly shoes.

Shout outs?
Dungeon Family, Mad Clout, D.A.D.E. Wear, Lushlife, the Wonder Family, El Bar, Wheelchair Matt, Network, Lil Magic at Magic City, Standard, Liberty Tat2, and any Atlanta O.G.’S that f**k w/me… I love all… Those that want to see me fall f**k all yall!!

I wanted to share some photos we took while printing the Process x Sopobikes Tee that we’ll be releasing at El Bar on Thursday Night. Check out all the screen-printing fun after the jump.
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Our buddies over at Mint Gallery are having a show this Saturday, November 15th to raise funds to cover the expenses required to keep their doors open to showcase some of Atlanta’s most talented and unknown artists. Some of the city’s favorite local bands will also be rockin’ it out in the name of art. Details below:

Save Mint Gallery
Benefit Art Show & Live Bands
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave.
Unit B
Atlanta, GA 30312

Saturday, November 15th
9pm
$5 admission

Bands:
Sealions
Baby Dinosaurs vs. Extinction
The Coathangers

Thanks to everyone who came out for our PROCESS x ThoughtMarker event last month. We gave away those ATL tees for FREE! Come out this time and support a great local organization, Sopobikes, by purchasing one of these special tees illustrated by your boy, Georgios Saliaris. Yes, we made girls and guys tees in all sizes! They’ll be $15 the night of the event. No need to bring cash out. You can add them to your bar tab!

photo by Dan Hall of Decatur

I love helping local friends/family with small projects on a regular basis. It’s my way of constantly contributing to the greater good of our ATL-family. Yesterday I helped Standard with their window display for one of the my favorite lines, Benny Gold. Seriously, Benny Gold is hands-down the best designer in streetwear. I’m a huge fan, and his work influences my own. I think everyone out there could take a tip from Benny’s classic and timeless designs. Naturally, when Dan and Farshad at Standard hit me up about window displays, I jumped at the chance to help out. See more photos on the Standard blog.

While I’m on the topic of positive work… remember that special project we were hinting at a couple weeks ago? Answers coming soon. Stay tuned…

I Bike ATL tees by Ted Ullrich are now available in the EC Online Store. This is a limited run, so make sure you get yours before they are gone. Speaking of bikes… we have a few more fun collaborations up our sleeves in the coming weeks. Stay Tuned.

What an amazing evening! Thanks to Ross, Stefan, Ben, Georgios, and Ted for helping to capture the images from last night. Check out all the photos from last night after the jump. There are a lot of them, so be patient as they load-in.
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photo by Hadi S.

Name:
Marie Hansen

Aka:  
Monkey, Auntie, MarieMarie

Website:
MarieMarieSalon.com

Where are you from?
The best city on the planet. Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Who do you work for? 
Me!

What are your Current Project(s)? 
I just passed my one year anniversary of being a small business owner, so my current project is me. My business is a reflection of my personal life, so I want my life to be in good working order. I’m trying to get a little more sleep these days  and I’ve been working on my house. I like having a creative space to percolate in that’s not a work.

Who would you love to work with?
A hairdresser in England named Antionette Beenders. She’s completely out of the box.

If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep? 
I’d give all my sneakers to charity and keep my ostrich boots from Nashville.

What’s on your iPod right now?
My battery ran out, but I’ve been following this very critical election.

What’s your Favorite ATL food?
My twin sister makes cakes, and it’s the best thing I’ve eaten in Atlanta

What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
Octane. Great people, Great coffee.

What are your Pet Peeves?
Atlanta drivers and social unconsciousness. People who are extremists.

Shout outs?
Gavin, my sweet boyfriend. My twin Amy and her husband and 4 kids. All my amazing clients, thanks for supporting me. And all the coffee shop employees around Atlanta who give me my daily treat.

It’s 3am, and Atlanta is still celebrating the results of the presidential election.
On my way home from the El Bar Election Night event, I ran across an exuberant impromptu block party on historic Auburn Avenue, downtown. Cars blockaded the intersection and filled it with music as people danced in the streets. It was an amazing sight to see. See more photos by clicking ‘Read More’
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Come spend Election Night with us! If you come with your “I Voted” sticker, you’ll get a free shot compliments of Rosa and Colleen of El Bar. We will be projecting a live news feed on the wall, so don’t worry. You won’t miss the results!

El Bar
939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

I’m always impressed by the feel of authentic places. I think it is something that drives a lot of people’s lives; the hunt of authenticity. Atlanta is lucky to have a few places left to itself that are completely unique and honest to its rich history. One such place is located in Castleberry Hill, a part of town just across a foot bridge from the EC studio.

The space shown above is an empty outdoor carcass between two buildings, located on Nelson street. I pass by it on my way for morning coffee at Tilt. The rear façade of the structure still remains. I’ll be keeping an eye on this space for any uses of it, and would recommend it to anyone looking to host an outdoor art or music show.

I cruised up to Standard this morning for the release of the Ladainain Tomlinson Air Force 1 sneaker. Here you see Ryan Acker [StreetLocal] and Farshad with a pair of the highly desired sneakers. Check out my photos of the folks that camped out on Standard’s blog.

You get this card after your Nike iD session. See my creation after the jump.

I just got home from a tour at the new Nike Store at Lenox here in Atlanta that opens tomorrow [10.30.08]. I think that most ATLiens that love hands-on design are going to respond positively to the NikeiD and T Bar offerings that make this store very worthwhile. See everything after the jump.

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Here’s a teaser our special project this week. Can you guess what we’re up to? There are clues everywhere! The wildest/funniest/most-interesting answer will win a PROCESS tee sent straight to you!

photo by Hadi S.

Name:
Gavin Bernard

Aka:  
Skinny, Gov

Website:
grafiteink.com

Where are you from?
Wolverhampton, England

Who do you work for? 
Myself, and Tony Riffel part time at Octane

What are your Current Project(s)? 
Retail space design and Visual merchandising for Ecco Emporium, Lux, Harris and Clark, Le Petit Marche

Who would you love to work with?
All the people I’ve meet at Octane. I’ve had inspiring conversations with so many people there and have realized how much local talent exists in Atlanta.

If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep? 
My Puma 917 Lo’s, they’re comfy and they’re white and work with everything.

What’s on your iPod right now?
Madlib, Blonde Redhead, Burial, & Charles Earland.

What’s your Favorite ATL food?
I would say Krispy Kreme, but since I’m trying to be more healthy, the Jasmine Rice at Top Flr. I wish they would bring it back.

What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
Bookhouse, adult but still urban and the best part is no smoking so my locks don’t stink all week. It’s a good example of what Atlanta can be.

What are your Pet Peeves?
Stickers, feet on the coffee table (coffee table is for coffee), shoes on in the house.

Shout outs?
My main squeeze Marie. Fredo, Hadi, Thunder, Black Sunshine, Stinky.

The formula was simple: A t-shirt design I wanted to put to good use combined with some willing participants at the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign (ABC) resulted in the printing of this shirt in black and yellow color-ways. I gave away ten shirts to my closest bike-minded friends, but if you would like one of your own, contact the ABC or one of the .

Update: T-shirts in yellow and black with the ABC name (mens and ladies) are available from the ABC, just contact them here!

T-shirts in black only without the ABC name (mens and ladies) will be available starting this week from the EC online store.

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You’ve probably heard or noticed that Nike will be opening a new flagship store in Atlanta this Thursday. I’ll be on a “behind the scenes” store preview Wednesday afternoon [10/29/08] and I’m going to post photos on Wednesday afternoon/evening so everyone can see the store before it opens on Thursday.

Earlier this year, I attended the Nike Sportswear store opening celebrations at 21 Mercer in New York City and I’m interested to see what special elements they’ve incorporated from 21 Mercer into ATL’s newest gem!