I'm happy to announce that I've won this years Altpick Awards in multiple categories. A 1st place in both the jury and popular vote for my Rufus Wainwright poster, as well as a second place in the popular vote for my Esky Awards poster. I'd like to thank Kyle Steed for the great interview last month. Also, be sure to pick up Print's latest Regional Design Annual. My Bjork poster made into the New York City section. Lastly, I have a new profile up over at the Taxi Design Network. Happy holidays everyone.

I'm proud to announce two projects I contributed to in an effort to bring awareness to Barack Obama's message of hope and that change is soon on it's way. Spelling Change and 30 Reasons. Also, for those in the Seattle area, be sure to check out Vain's current show called "Rocktober", featuring a handful of 33rpm show posters amongst local designers and artists.

I'd like to thank Mitch over at OMG Posters! for featuring me on Ten Questions.

Thanks to everyone at the Wieden + Kennedy Portland office. I just got back from a month long freelance project for Starbucks. It was fun, and I met a lot of talented people there. New work posted, including package design for Mitch Hedberg's final album "Do You Believe in Gosh?", released by Comedy Central Records. In addition to the packaging I created most of the marketing materials, from posters to stickers and billboards. Los Logos 4 is out now, which includes a few of my designs, as well as Marc Ecko's Complex Magazine, which features wallpaper I designed. A number of exhibitions my work has been featured in this past summer/fall include; the Madin Spain design conference in Madrid, the Seattle Tehran poster show at this years Bumbershoot festival in Seattle, and Stapled & Torn: Posters from the Great Northwest shown at Nemo Design in Portland.

Posted a bunch of new work from the last couple of months, including the Jamie Lidell print for this years Sasquatch Music Festival, Sub Pop's 20th anniversary cover for Seattle Sound Magazine, illustrations for BusinessWeek, and assignments from Dutch Uncle. Just finished album artwork for the late Mitch Hedberg, soon to be released on Comedy Central Records. Also been invited to create a one-of-a-kind print for this years Madinspain international design event.

Check it out, I'm in the June/July music issue of Nylon Magazine. It's the one with Scarlett Johansson on the cover.

I am now a contributing author on The Strange Attractor, a unique blog about design, science, environment, art, film, photography, technology, humor, music, etc. It's an exciting opportunity for me to share my inspiration with the rest of the world.

I will be at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI this Friday, May 9, in the Walter B Ford Building, room 313 at around 5:30pm. I'll be talking about my work and process while eating pizza and hanging out with the students. I updated new work in the Print/Illustration section. Projects include a piece for Esquire magazine and a custom painted VW bus for Pacifico beer. I'm currently working with a small group on a Target campaign for Wieden + Kennedy. So far so good. It's been a refreshing collaborative experience for me, something I don't get to do often. Future projects include CD packaging for the late comedian Mitch Hedberg, designs for KEXP/Radio Liberation 91.5 FM. Stay tuned for my Jamie Lidell poster for the 2008 Sasquatch! Music Festival Design Invitational.

My wallet designs for Poketo are finally up.

What an incredible trip! The weekend with Wieden + Kennedy was absolutely great. I met so many talented people from all over the world, a vast number of us coming from the New York City area. In no particular order I'd like to congratulate and thank some of the new friends I made. Caleb Beyers, Damien Correll of Rad Mountain, Phil Chang from the KDU, Mark Miller of the Happy Corp, Nancy Brown, Mike Nowland, Nelson, and the rest of the secret agents worldwide. Most of all I'd like to thank Jelly and Robin at WK for hosting us and giving me a new understanding and appreciation for advertising.

I'm heading out to Portland this weekend to hang out with the folks at Wieden + Kennedy, whom graciously invited me to take part of their 'Seeking' call to designers, writers, thinkers and makers. Afterwards I'm heading to Seattle for a quick visit.

Normally I wouldn't announce my birthday if it were every year, but today is special because it's on a leap year. If you ever wondered why there's an extra day here's a Wikipedia explanation.

Nicholas Francisco, an old friend from high school and college of mine, is missing. He was last seen at 6:00pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 leaving work from the Publicis Advertising Agency, located in the lower Queen Anne area of Seattle, Washington. He was presumably headed south toward his home in the Southcenter/SeaTac area. His car is a red 1992 Toyota Paseo hatchback, Washington license 601-RHX (which has been recovered). He was last seen wearing a light blue button-down shirt, a black wool jacket, and blue jeans. He is about 6 feet tall and 28 years old. There is a reward of $15,000 for information which leads to locating Nicholas Francisco. Please visit this temporary site if you have any information.

Two shows coming up. Sweet: The Graphic Beauty of the Contemporary Rock Poster, opening February 6th at the University of Maryland, College Park; and the 4th Annual Altpick Awards party at the BelleVarado Studios in Los Angeles, Friday February 8. Both featuring work I've done this past year.

The first post of the brand new year. Staying busy and warm. Thank you FAIRspot.com for posting a link to 33rpm. Right now I'm working on illustrations for Fast Company, BusinessWeek and Esquire magazine.

The last day for orders before Christmas will be Wednesday, December 19th. After that the studio will be closed until January 2nd. Happy holidays everyone!

New work up in all three sections (posters, illustrations, web sites, exhibition prints and more).

My print for the So-Cal Fire Poster Project is almost done, just need to have it printed. Other notable designers include: Modern Dog, Luba Lukova, Paul Frank, Shepard Fairey, Wink Inc., Steve Barretto, Ed Templeton, Mike King, Andy Jennkins, Srojo, Bernie Tiano, Hammer Press, Michael Osborne, Terry Marks, Don Clark, Grant Brittain, Hatch Show Print and David Carson. Very happy and honored to be a part of it. I also just updated my Computer Love profile. Oh yeah, happy thanksgiving everyone.

Two friends of mine launch new sites, Nicholas Kamuda and Marianna Rossi. Pixelsurgeon decides to call it quits.

My good friend Nick, who works at Microsoft, came to New York this week for the Zune Originals launch, which he worked on. He met and introduced me to two talented folks, Mike Perry and Anna Wolf. Mike designed a Zune Original and just finished this fantastic book, Hand Job, and Anna does some wonderful photography. Nick also showed me a hilarious side project with our good friend Seth Thomas called Grampires. Submit yours today!

Thanks Gino for having me interview for You The Designer. I'm also working on a poster to benefit those affected by the Southern California fires. The Print Regional Design Annual is out now, featuring 33rpm work.

I received four awards in this years Altpick Awards. A first place in the jury design category, a second place in the jury series category, another first place in the popular design category and another second place in the popular series category. Also, check out my Bjork poster at the new Post Expose! Long Island City Screen Printing and Design Center, which opened last Friday. A few of my illustrations will be featured in the soon to be released book Illusive 2, published by Die Gestalten Verlag. I've also been invited to design a t-shirt for Threadless Select

I just updated a lot of work produced over the summer and fall, including the Bicoastal boroughs wallpaper series. Check out Dominic Monaghan of LOST wearing the t-shirt I designed for Poketo! This weekend I'll also be teaching my monthly screen printing workshop over at 3rd Ward. Afterwards I'm going to check out Von's work of Non-Format at the Espeis Gallery in Williamsburg. Later in the evening I'll be playing a DJ set again this Saturday at the Vault (Element) in the Lower East Side. Currently working on a few identities, a couple editorial illustrations, pattern/t-shirt graphics and some CD package design.

This Saturday, September 29th, I'll be DJ'ing a closing house set at the Vault (Element) in the Lower East Side. It'll be my first gig since moving from Seattle. Please come support and hang out. Also, I had the pleasure of meeting Steve and Rilla of Rinzen the other night. They're a part of an amazing collective based out of Australia. The talented guys from Athletics hosted an intimate presentation of their work. Lastly, a reminder that my silkscreen workshop is once a month over at 3rd Ward. I've had two so far, which have been pretty successful.

Thanks to everyone that came and to support me at this years Cut & Paste tournament last Saturday. I made it all the way up to the semi-finals. A big shout out to all the organizers and judges of the event. It's now time for me to update my site and move forward with some new projects. Also, please go to this years Altpick.com awards and vote for me! Winners for all categories will be announced soon.

New York's Cut & Paste this Saturday! It's the Iron Chef of the design world. I'll be up against eight of New York's finest in 15 minute rounds. There's a nice little piece in Time Out New York on the competition and an interview with me. Come check it out if you're in the area and wish me luck. My trip to Seattle was a complete success. Thanks again to everyone that came out to the opening as well as Flatstock 14. Lastly I'd like to thank all my clients and friends for their patience and support. It has been the most exhausting and busiest past couple of months since I moved.

Flatstock 14 is this weekend during Bumbershoot. I'll be debuting a collaborative t-shirt design with my friend Justine Ashbee. The Seattle Havana Poster Show is also opening during the festival. Check out the most recent Seattle Weekly cover that I designed in addition to the pull-out guide cover. The opening at No Space was fantastic. Thanks to everyone for coming out for the opening. It's on view till the end of September. The fine folks at Rollout.ca, who printed my wallpaper, are taking one of my designs to 100% Design in London mid September. Lastly, congratulations to my good friends over at A Priceless Way for their success at the United fashion trade show in Las Vegas.

The t-shirt design I did for Poketo was on a TV show called Degrassi Jr. High worn by a character on the show during the opening credits. How funny is that mang? I'll be in Seattle for two weeks starting beginning this Thursday for Bicoastal boroughs and Flatstock 14.

I just got word that I'll be competing in this years Cut & Paste tournament! I'll also have a couple of posters in Print's 2007 Regional Design Annual, coming out this fall.

I've been selected for the preliminary round of the Cut & Paste competition! I'll let y'all know if I made the cut.

I'm working on a series of wallpapers for my joint show with Sarah Sandman, and we're in need of a printer, preferably a screen-printer. Please e-mail me if you can recommend someone. Thanks.

I just received Die Gestalten Verlag's new book, Supersonic; Visuals for Music in the mail today, which is a follow up to the ever popular and successful Sonic. Quite a few 33rpm projects are featured in this great collection of contemporary music graphics.

I'm back from my trip to Seattle. I've actually been back for a couple weeks now. Here's a run-down of what's been going on at 33rpm. I'll be teaching a monthly DIY silk-screen printing intensive over at 3rd Ward starting on August 18. Space is limited so make sure you sign up soon. The one-day course will show you the basics of screen-printing and setting up at home. I'm currently working on a tour poster and t-shirt design for Rufus Wainwright, finishing up album packaging for Astralwerks artist the Small Sins, and just completed an illustration for The New Republic. Be sure to check out the Society of Typographic Aficionados' TypeCon 2007, August 1-5, Seattle, WA, where I'll have a piece in their Type Gallery screen-print showcase. I'm collaborating on a new show with my friend Sarah Sandman, who relocated to New York around the same time. We'll be showing new work at No Space gallery in Seattle at the end of August. I'll be registering for Flatstock 14 at Bumbershoot, the Seattle arts festival. My most recent Death Cab for Cutie print will also be on display at the Seattle Havana Poster Show, debuting at Bumershoot and traveling to Havana in 2008. I've been invited to produce a one-of-a-kind skateboard deck for an upcoming fundraising art show for the new Kennesaw Skate Park, Georgia. Other artists include David Carson, Scott Campbell and Tim Biskup. Lastly, please check out my friend's brand new web site, Samia Saleem.

I'll be headed back to Seattle and Portland this Friday for about a week. I'll mostly be focusing on music production and DJ'ing. Before I leave I'll be checking out Shepard Fairey's new show at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery down in Dumbo this Thursday. When I get back from my little trip I'll be checking out a new show by Commonwealth and Joshua Davis over at Espeis in Williamsburg. Here's a peak of the show.

Great blog covering art, design, architecture, music and fashion. It's Nice That. Thanks for linking me up guys. Also thanks to the folks at Etcetera for posting my site on your blog. My friends Anna and Sean of Sub-Studio are premiering new silk screen products this weekend at the Renegade Craft Fair at McCarren Park Pool. Sat-Sun, 11-6pm.

Come to 3rd Ward's open house this Saturday from 2pm through midnight where I'll be presenting my work and answering all of you design questions at around 5pm. They're looking to get more member signed up, so if you do tell them I sent you. Plus there will be other presentations, demos, fire twirling, music and a BBQ out back. 3rd Ward is the reason I'm living in Brooklyn!

Wooster Collective announces the return of New York based artist Faile and their first large scale solo show at a secret undisclosed location. I'm hoping to get into the preview party tonight, but the whereabouts will be announced for tomorrow's public viewing later today. I also received Buzzin Fly Vol. 4 in the mail yesterday. The artwork is incredible, done by the talented folks at iwant from London.

Wow! Thanks to everyone that sent me e-mails with feedback and support. It definitely made my morning. Also thanks to the fine folks at Inksurge for linking me up over at my favorite online digest Pixelsurgeon, as well as Computerlove. I'd also like to thank Jim for posting my site on his wonderful design blog, The Serif, as well as FormFiftyFive, and Kitsune Noir.

So many of you may be wondering what I've been up to since I moved out to New York. Needless to say I've been busy. I'm happy to announce my east coast arrival and the launch of version four of 33rpm. It's very much like the last one, but all of my projects have been retouched, sharpened and optimized for a great web experience. It's taken me a long time to get this site up, partly due to the amount of new projects I have undertaken, thinking about the new directions I want to go in, and generally getting settled in my new surroundings. Right now I'd like to thank everyone who I'm currently working with and their level of patience with me, especially those who recently ordered posters in the past few months. My new office is at 3rd Ward in the industrial zone of Williamsburg. It's an enormous converted warehouse space meant to provide creative professionals with affordable facilities and resources. I'm hoping to start teaching courses there sometime later this summer. They also throw great parties. I'll be presenting my work and speaking at their open house this Saturday, June 9th, sometime in the afternoon. Besides my normal workload I'm working on a new body of non-commercial work, hopefully finding a gallery that's interested in showing, but not till later this year. Beyond visual work I'm devoting a good portion of my time as a DJ and a bit of music production. Something I've already been doing, but as an enthusiast. Lastly I'd like to sincerely thank all of my friends that have given me so much love and support, especially those currently in Seattle or once called it home. To my newfound friends and friends to be, I'm here now so let's kick it sometime.