I wanted to show-off this hilarious party pic I found of our buddy Shane Coble aka Stranger Day, and thank him for his gigantic order from the new Process Love & War Collection! Thanks for the support in SC/NC Shane!
Name:
Jenifer Vandagriff
Aka:
Futurista - that technosexual, sentimental, futurist girl who’s into digital media, human computer interaction, computer science, design, and new media theory; also known as the awkward one; aka most likely to succeed; aka the quintessential leo; aka mixed baby, kim kardashian/anne frank lookin’ ass; aka wild thing you make my heart sing; aka harajuku mouse.
Website:
fem-fATL.com
jenifervandagriff.com
twitter.com/jeniferv
Where are you from?
I’m a military brat. Born in Charleston, SC; grew up in San Antonio, TX; moved to Germany for 2 years; and landed in Atlanta when I was a sophomore in high school. I’ve been in Atlanta for the last 7-8 years.
Who do you work for?
I work as an interaction designer for an Atlanta based interactive marketing agency IQ Interactive and as a graduate research assistant in the Wesley New Media center at Georgia Tech. I also co-run a female perspective blog on Atlanta nightlife, entertainment, fashion, sex, technology, etc called fem-fATL.com.
What are your Current Project(s)?
My current focus is on my master’s project; which is a mobile activist campaign whose interaction model draws heavily from performance art practices from the 60s and 70s.
With fem-fATL.com we are currently gearing up to launch a campaign against domestic violence. We’d like to use our influence as female leaders as a way to generate empathy and aid towards social injustices that particularly affect women. As a woman, I empathize and feel compelled towards the struggles of other women.
I guess you could say I have an activist vein pulsating right now.
Who would you love to work with?
I’d love to work with Yoko Ono! She’s an art figure I’ve always admired and have become particularly fond of as my research interests have turned towards performance art.
These are instructions from her project ‘100 Acorns: 100 days of conceptual instructions by Yoko Ono’:
Walk in the footsteps of the person in front of you.
1. on the pavement.
2. in the mud.
3. on ice.
4. in the snow
5. on fire
6. on water
I think it’s brilliant; I think these Fluxus like instructions resonate with procedural code; and I’d like to make a movie documenting myself enacting them all!
If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep?
Sneakers? I’d be sure to hang on to my Jeffrey Cambell wedge gladiator heels! But if I had to choose, I’d probably have to hang on to my pair of black converse sneaker boots; with without I could not complete my nerdy bomber chic look.
What’s on your iPod right now?
My iPod is embarrassing because I hardly use it and I don’t have a robust iTunes collection. My favorite album on my iPod is the Fugees. I also work out to Linkin Park’s old school album Hybrid Theory. I don’t think I have anything on my iPod after 1999! I’m more a proponent of cloud computing and internet radio. I’m an avid Pandora Radio listener and my favorite stations are ‘Wild Thing Radio’, ‘Mono Radio’, ‘Massive Attack Radio’, ‘Krwing Radio’, ‘File Under Futurism Radio’, ‘Dubstep Radio’, ‘DJ Shadow Radio’, and ‘Bitter:Sweet Radio’.
What’s your Favorite ATL food?
My favorite Atlanta restaurant is Two Urban Licks. The other ladies of Fem-fATL.com and I are trying to find the best calamari in the ATL and think they are the winner thus far. We haven’t found a spot that beats them yet. They have this amazing sauce that is sort of sweet and the calamari isn’t too soggy or too fried… it’s just right! It’s a really great ATL restaurant because they serve up southern style soul food, play live jazz, and serve vino out of a keg! They also have amazing high ceilings and a beautiful patio. Basically, what I’m trying to say is that I get off on their bistro steak! I want Two Urban Licks now!
What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
I’m a regular at Tilt Coffee Shop in the Castleberry Hills neighborhood where I live. I love this spot so much that I say I have regular office hours there. I also host along with my fem-fATL crew a weekly film series every friday night. We are finishing up a Hitchcock series now and starting a French New Wave series for the rest of November and December. I’m fond of Octane also, but in my opinion, Tilt’s got the quirks that make you fall in love. The place is chill enough that you can start a conversation with the guys who work there, who are all super cool and down to earth. They do their job right when it comes to coffee and they can also serve up some mean sandwiches. The golden child of Tilt, however, is their banana split. It’s amazing… amazing. It comes with green kiwi lime syrup! Another thing that makes this my favorite spot is it sports a permanent collection of artwork by scrap metal sculpture artist Grant Spafford. There are all these cool metal, robotic looking animals and lamps all over the place.
I wrote about Tilt and put some pictures up on fem-fATL.com
What are your Pet Peeves?
I absolutely can not stand when people are late to meetings, appointments, dates, anything because I’m always early; which means I’m wasting more time when people aren’t on time!
Also I have a problem with other people using my computer. I literally feel anxiety. I probably should not feel this way, but I seriously have a relationship with my computer and it just feels so awkward. It almost feels like my privacy is being invaded. Or I’m obsessive and feel jealous. Either way, that’s a bit of an awkward pet peeve.
Another pet peeve when it comes to computers is when things take way to slow to load. I always default to ‘Preview’ or a basic ‘Text’ program than opening up some bulkier application when it isn’t necessary. I feel agitated sometimes waiting for programs to load. hahahaha
Shout outs?
The rest of my fem-fATL.com crew Brittany aka justB and Kristen aka the UrbanSocialite, our fem-fATL readers, my Twitter followers (@jeniferv), Cobra Corps, WhiteLight ATL, Joy Tolentino, Fres Co Society, Justin Huff, freshiam.net, Tilt Coffee Shop, Halo, Graveyard, Sutra, Luckie Lounge, and all my Georgia Tech larping, video game playing, self righteous nerds!
Sweet stickers Hank! photo by Roger Wong
Congrats to Portfolio Center’s, Hank Richardson, for being the recipient of The Art Director’s Club’s Grandmaster Award. Hank is an amazing teacher and mentor to anyone looking to have a career in design. However, I’m not really grasping what the term “grandmaster” really means here. Maybe it means Hank gets black tees and John Lennon spectacles for life?
Seriously though, (I think I can speak for most people who have gone through the Portfolio Center curriculum), Hank has been one of the most influential figures in my life. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life until I randomly met Hank one day. After talking with him for several hours, I decided to take a risk, leave my job, and go to school at Portfolio Center.
Over the next few years, I was frequently subjected to his unorthodox teaching style which included 6am classes, weekend classes, marathon 12 hour classes, and the destruction of countless sketchbooks. I learned a tremendous amount from him on how to work hard, work smart, develop concepts, talk to clients, draft logos, work with type, and most importantly, believe in my abilities. He even invited me to return to Portfolio Center to teach a class of my own. I’m now teaching the class that I always wanted to take while I was at PC, Music Industry/Album Cover Design, and I’m having a blast doing so.
The above photo of Hank and I was taken by a classmate, Roger Wong, a few years ago when I was working with a live client on wine bottle designs while I was still a student. I have Hank to thank for setting up that experience, guiding me through the initial stages of the project, and letting me fly on my own. That bro totally changed my life!
I’m a daily bicycle commuter and enthusiast that promotes cycling whenever I can. This past summer, I had connected with a grassroots organization called FixCity.org after hearing about their efforts to get more bike racks installed in Brooklyn. Just yesterday, I was asked to participate in a TV spot for the website. Here are the results!
FixCity.org combines two of my favorite things: bikes and the internet. Its a website that allows users to suggest new bike rack locations by posting an address and a photo of the suggested location onto the website’s map. The data is sent over to the Department of Transportation and helps them plan their next install locations. The creators of the Fixcity.org are based in New York City and are currently running a pilot program of the site in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods, also known as the ‘epicenters’ of NYC bicycling.
Head over to the newly-skinned We Are The Process website to see the new lookbook and be the first to own our new pieces by making a purchase in our online boutique.
The newest effort by our house line, We Are The Process, is called the “Love & War Collection”. We created this Lubalin-esque logotype for the collection as an homage to one of the greatest typographers of all time, Herb Lubalin. Keep an eye out, as you’ll start to see imagery and pieces from the Love & War collection very soon.
If you didn’t make it out to the Hawks Season Opener last night, you missed out on a great time and these incredible foam A-Town foam hands! More photos coming soon…
If you are one of the lucky few that bought a ticket to the Esperanza x Process Hawks opener, then you might need this info. Get the info after the jump. Read more »
For the first release of our Fall/Winter collection, we’re giving first dibs at this new piece to our ATL supporters. It’ll be available Monday, October 26th at Standard on Peachtree.
Check out other angles of the cap after the jump. Read more »
The Hawks revealed their new alternate jersey today at AtlantaStationz (Atlantic Station) at their “Paint the Town Red” event/pep rally. As we wished so dearly, it was pretty much exactly as we envisioned it months ago. YAY! I can’t wait to get a #27 Pachulia Authentic jersey, but it might take a few weeks for them to be available. Either way, I’m very excited that one of our local teams will be repping ATL hard on their jerseys.
As a cool side note, I was able to speak with Jamal Crawford at the event. Our conversation went like this:
Me: “Jamal!”
JC: “What’s up?”
Me: “I drafted you to my fantasy team yesterday”
JC: “You won’t be disappointed…”
Me: “Thanks bro, have a good season!”
Some of you might recognize this weeks photographer not for his photography but for a little viral video from a few years ago. Thats right, Noah Kalina is the maker and star of the famous YouTube video where he takes a picture of himself every day for 6 years. Little did I know when I first saw that video that he was a photographer himself. He’s been making a name for himself more and more in the commercial world and has been producing some really great work lately. One of my favorite essays on his website is his “What Happens in Vegas” essay. Its a series of self portraits taken all over landmarks in Vegas with the same facial expression every time. This essay is only a small example of Kalina’s work and talents. Check out more of this series after the jump. Read more »
Name:
Christopher Mosier
Aka:
Mosier, Beardo
Website:
EpidemikCoalition.com
WeAreTheProcess.com
Where are you from?
Atlanta, Georgia
Who do you work for?
Epidemik Coalition, Patton’s Meat Market, and Myself
What are your Current Project(s)?
Doing freelance paintings, work for EC, and getting ready for the new PROCESS gear coming out very soon!!!
Who would you love to work with?
Anyone with an open mind for artwork. Two heads are always better than one, but I would really love to do some album work for Outkast, design sneakers for Reebok or Nike, or be on the design team for the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, or Thrashers.
If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep?
Reebok Pump Omni Lite - Pink/Elephant Print
What’s on your iPod right now?
MSTRKRFT, Cristo Disco, Big Boi, DJ A-HUF, Rob Wonder, Goodie Mob, Kill The Noise, Treasure Fingers, KLEVER, The Twelves, SMILES, Chromeo
What’s your Favorite ATL food?
Its a tie between Sushi House or El Myr
What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
El Beezy (El Bar)
What are your Pet Peeves?
Dudes that wear beanies during summertime (Hipsters), No Smoking Signs, and new school Hip Hop that shit sucks!
Shout outs?
My brother Trey for never giving up on me, Kelley, Heather, Joe, Ross, Stephen, Nick, Mike, Joey, Brian, Esperanza Crew, StreetLocal, STANDARD, anyone thats owns one of my paintings, thanks for the support. Finally Larry Luk and Georgios Saliaris for taking a chance and giving me the opportunity to work with them. Thanks Guys!
We Are The Process present’s Cristo Disco’s new live mix. One of many takes to come. “One Track, No Touch ups, No computer Tricks, Some Down South Shit to ride to.”
Download: Cristo Disco - Money Cristo Live Mix
Check out our ad in the newest issue of Charlotte/Atlanta/Charleston-based periodical, Blü Magazine. It’s available now at fine retailers around town, such as Standard and Youngblood.
We used this photo of Cristo Disco because he always holds it down for us at El Bar in Atlanta. Thanks to him, and Ross Martin for the shot!
We had so much fun duking it out against Esperanza last night at Graveyard Tavern that we’re already talking about doing it again! We’ll go even bigger next time! Thank you to everyone who came out and witnessed the throwdown, and special thanks to those who participated as part of Team Process. The final score was 3 - 2 in favor of Process! We won the categories of Darts, Pool, & Bearfights. Esperanza kicked our butts in Arm-wrestling and Sticker High-jump.
Finally, big thanks to our sponsors/supports: No Brakes, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Jameson, SMKA, Standard, Fadia Kader, AsianCajuns, & Sorry Darlin.
Photo documentation of the evening after the jump. Read more »
Kicking off the campaign for their soon to be released album, Cycles, our buds in Cartel have released their new video for the single, Let’s Go. Check it out at 1:56… ATL representin’!
Need I say more? See you at Graveyard Tavern in East Atlanta tonight! Follow us on Twitter! @WeAreTheProcess & @EsperanzaATL.
Name:
Jeff Shinabarger
Aka:
Shinny
Website:
www.giftcardgiver.com
www.plywoodpeople.com
www.jeffshinabarger.com
Where are you from?
From Lansing, Michigan
Now live in East Atlanta Village
Who do you work for?
I hope I tell the stories of people in great need (often in poverty) and
find simple ways to connect that need with people of privilege.
What are your Current Project(s)?
Launching a more-than-profit business called Plywood People – An innovative
community addressing social need. Creating a new campaign for an incredible
service organization in urban neighborhoods across the nation named Mission
Year. Creative Directing for a leadership experience
called Catalyst. Launching a viral microfinance
campaign called Never Ending Hope. Always collecting unused gift cards.
Who would you love to work with?
Excited to work on a small project with Chuck Anderson. Andre 3000. Shepherd
Fairey. The Peeps at All Day Buffet.
If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep?
TOMS.
What’s on your iPod right now?
Zach Williams. Anathallo. Jay Z. Ryan Adams. Radiohead. Wild Sweet Orange.
What’s your Favorite ATL food?
Anything from Agave
What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
The Midway in East Atlanta Village.
What are your Pet Peeves?
Talking and not doing. Cracking gum while chewing. Not clearing the
microwave and leaving 2 seconds on the little screen.
Shout outs?
My wife, Andre – she does the hard work of serving at Grady everyday.
Max. My dog – he is cool in every way.
Here’s a new track from Big Boi’s latest LP, Sir Lucious Leftfoot, which is supposedly coming out soon. This track brings back the all-too-familiar pace that sets him apart from the rest. Instant classic! Gotta love the East Point shout out at the end!
Thanks to Dax from SnortThis.com for keeping us in the loop!
Download: Big Boi - Shine Blockas ft. Gucci Mane
Uffie has been one of my favorites for a very long time and I’m happy to see that her full-length album will finally drop in early 2010. She has such a spicy attitude! Peep her first official music video for the newly-re-recorded single, Pop the Glock. Language NSFW!
