Nerdg@ng: My favorite new label.

My newest client Jason and his family came by the studio this week. Jason and another associate started a new clothing label called "Nerdg@ng." Here's a sample of the crown/glasses logo I designed for them. Within the past few weeks I've come to really enjoy their motto of helping us getting our "inner nerd out!"

Breaking bread with Jason yesterday, I could see that we both have a ton of stuff in common from video games, movies, food and other things. Just imagine of a client who has way too much love for video games, amongst other things in a nerd like sense - cross paths with a graphic artist that has the same taste as a gamer and so fourth? I've taken a personal interest in their business because we share the same hobbies, so I can relate a little more faster with them in terms of their design needs. You guys are in for a treat the next few months and I hope we can collaborate in the future!

About "Nerdg@ng:" Everyone has a little nerd in them. We are here to help you get your inner nerd out. Visit their website at www.thenerdgang.com and "Like" they're Facebook page.

GSoM Game Thread/Preview designs

Here are samples of game thread-preview designs I've done for Golden State of Mind. With my priorities in life straightened out, I've set aside a lot more time to contribute with GSoM. Honestly, I had thoughts of calling it quits at the end of the season to focus on my company. What made me stay were you - the fans and your constant support that you've all shown, the "High 5's" at home games, the thank you's and appreciation for my vector designs in show of support to a losing franchise. Win or lose I do it because I love this team way too much. My designs are based on good old fashioned whole hearted fun. I never directly bash our opponents with my designs, I capture good times and parodies within the NBA. Win or lose its Warriors all day baby!

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"Fhraecus" - My first clients 14 years ago

"FHRAECUS" stopped by the studio! They were my first EVER clients back in 98'! "Beta Central" (left)
"Tony (no ".psd" at the time) and "Aroen" (right) - 14 year reunion on Valentines day!
What?! This is a special treat - my classmates from high school who were also the first clients that hired me as a graphic designer swung by the studio unexpectedly today! It's been 14 long years since I saw any of these cats perform live - This underground hip-hop collective was known to the world as "Fhraecus." Their style? These guys were on that nerdy, backpack, spaced out underground vibe, lol! As a whole, they did good things creatively and was honored when Ron swung by my house and said "Tony, we need you to do our cassette album cover." (yes, I said cassette) Being that they were my first clients, it was an exciting time. I was looking for experience and I was doing something that was not homework! 14 years later... man, just happy to reconnect, share war stories and break bread on future endeavors. Big things for all of us - A creative mind is a terrible thing to wast and we're living it up.

The story behind my “80’s Beat Em’ Up’s” design

Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, my brothers and I spent a lot of time playing video games and reading a lot of comic books (Marvel, DC, Image and Manga) I’m not sure if it drove my parents crazy but when the homework and chores were finished, these were our rewards. Our brother Albert was a huge gamer at a young age. He was an ace at games like “Super Mario Bros.” and “Sonic the Hedgehog” but the older he got he’d discover RPG games like “Final Fantasy” and spent long hours completing these adventures. Basically he loved playing everything and even turned his love for video games as a career. My youngest brother Andrew started with simpler games but found himself beating the older kids at “Street Fighter 2” by simply mashing on the buttons, lol.

Where do I fit in all of this? As a kid I was a huge fan of “Beat em’ up’s” and “fighter” video games. Primarily beat em’ up games because they were easy to play in such little time and it was fun as hell. Games like “Double Dragon” and “Final Fight” (to name a few) were considered classics to me. Complete 8-10 side scroll mission with various “heroes:” choose from a street savvy kid rescuing his girlfriend or the city plagued by street gangs! Throw in your teammates - a martial arts expert or even a “big guy” with wrestling characteristics! Throw everything you got at me… Punks with knives, broken bottle glasses, Juveniles with dynamite ready to explode, big ass (yet slow) villains in between the little ones and a kick ass boss at the end of each stage. That’s what it was all about! Those are the memories I had growing up in a video game family.

For about a year, I had plans to do a “lists” shirts with the “&” at the end of each word but couldn’t think of anything got me all warm and excited. In December I had purchased “Final Fight” on Xbox Live and had a blast reminiscing each level completed. The idea came about to do the shirt and what you have here are my favorite “80’s-90’s beat em’ up” games I grew to enjoy or are considered all time classics.

You can pic up my newest design “80’s Beat Em’ Up’s” at my on-line store. Enjoy!

New release February from Tony.psd

New designs/reprints for 2-12 available on-line or at the studio! "Barrel-Man" now available in black, my new "80's Beat em' ups" design and we've reprinted more "Pek-Pek" shirts - sizes small and 3XL are back!

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Jeremy Lin is "LINception!"

The Jeremy Lin photoshop fun continues... I had to join in on the creative parodies! Nothing but love for Lin's success over here in the Bay Area... Y'all ready for "LINception!"

New flyer design: "The Party"

New flyer design: Friday, February 17th - "THE PARTY!" - 21+ Free Cover All night! R&B, Hip-Hop, Boogie, Funk, Dance hall, Freestyle, New Jack Swing! Dj-Eternal Roel and Kay Rich are gonna tear the roof off! Liquid Lounge - 32 S. Third Street, San Jose. Gotta give it up to Eternal's ideas, I just put it all together! It reminds me of the old-school bay area club flyers Triple Threat DJ's would do where they'd paste their faces on old rap albums. Good stuff!

New drops from 594 Apparel

Here are 2 new shirts releases for my client 594 Apparel I contributed designs for: "Hello my name is" and "Destroy." you can pic them up at 594 Apparel's shop! It's a pleasure doing work with these cats, I've worked with them since last July with more designs on the way!

594Apparel, provides clothing for art and expression. Since 2000 we have created an avenue to promote illegal art LEGALLY. Also - "Like" their Facebook page!

New stickers on the way!

THE BAD NEWS: I'm running out of stickers to give away... THE GOOD NEWS: We're printing out 2 new ones! "Bay Area" and "Sega" flavor!" Premium vinyl sticker paper with glossy UV coating (for indoor or outdoor use) - Free with any shirt purchase

Couture Cartel - Fashion Show, San Jose

When I moved back to San Jose last October I told myself "One day, I hope I can participate in an event with my fellow San Jose/Bay Area creatives..." that event is here. I want to thank you DA FAM Records for letting me be part of this grand event, amongst talented individuals I've look up to and respected throughout the year! I consider everyone involved like family: my brothers and sisters who've helped me in someway, build my business when I moved back to the 408 and inspire me to live the dream. A special thank you to Sheena Mae and Jun from Da Fam for also giving me the opportunity to work on this prestigious flyer. You are all welcome to my studio anytime. God bless and I'll see everyone on the 25th of this month!

DA FAM Records is committed to creating, producing, and distributing high quality music that resonates amongst a broad audience through the use of dynamic talent and strategic collaborations with respected members of the music industry. visit their website at: www.dafamrecords.net and don't forget to "Like" their Facebook page!