At school I was a disaster, but when I would design, I could feel a sense of pride. I've always designed, and I would literally design everything I'd see: cars, bikes, motorcycles - everything.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I discovered at an early age that all I've ever wanted to do is design.
I was always pretty good at designing things.
Even as a young boy, my passion was to design, and I have been very lucky to be able to do what I have loved all my life. There can be few greater gifts than that.
My mom modeled and made clothes, so I always had such an appreciation for design.
When I started designing in school, I discovered that I had a knack for it. I fell completely in love with architecture, and I remain in love with it.
When I was 18, I began attending college for art and design, and I designed all sorts of things from furniture to industrial designs and even watches.
When I design, I always pull from things that are significant to me. In my work, I search for happiness and then try to convey that joy in the clothes.
I started out making personal pieces, and realized that I actually like designing. I am self-taught, so I had a lot to learn technically.
I wanted to be a writer as a teen... so storytelling was my first love. In my late teens, design became an obsession as I realized that I could express myself through the medium. Much later, when I founded Fuseproject in 1999, our slogan became 'design brings stories to life.'
I did not have a big view of many designers until I got to high school.