FIVE MINUTES WITH JEFF STAPLE

A week ago, I posted information about the Reed Space HNL pop-up shop. This video explains why Jeff and his team at Staple Design decided to bring books and photos to the Honolulu pop-up shop, instead of the clothing and footwear that can be found at the Reed Space in New York. Thank you, Jeff Staple, for helping keep print media alive!

REED SPACE HNL

I'm not sure how many people in Hawaii read my blog, but I'm gonna post this anyways. Jeff Staple (Staple Design, Reed Space) has teamed up with Interisland Terminal for a special pop-up bookstore at the Waikiki Parc Hotel. Reed Space HNL will offer a selection of books, magazines, independent publications, and if you are familiar with Reed Space NYC, you'll recognize the use of chairs as fixtures in the pop-up shop. It'll be open until August 8, so if you're anywhere near Honolulu, go buy a book!

More info and shop hours here.

Photos courtesy of Staple Design.

WHERE IS DUMA?: NYC TOUR 2010 (PART 1)

This was my first time visiting New York. I don't think "excited" can even begin to describe how I felt when I got my ticket. I had no clue what I was getting myself into, but the bottom line is, NY exceeded all my expectations. NYC is without a doubt the greatest city I've ever been to. I didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked. This could be due to my camera acting up most of the time I was there...or I was just too busy living.

The flight was pretty smooth. I tried getting some reading done, but I was distracted by my lack of sleep and this Real Madrid - Getafe game, courtesy of Jetblue's personal Directv monitors.

To celebrate my first day in NY, my cousin and her roommate took me to their favorite neighborhood restaurant, Roberta's Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. My first taste of NY pizza was not disappointing. I know the pizza I ordered looks way too healthy, but it tasted great!

My second night in NY was spent in the Lower East Side, at the Staple Design x Oakley 35th Anniversary release party at Reed Space. Ever since I got really into street culture, I've respected and admired everything Jeff Staple and his team have done. Staple's collaboration with Oakley is a great example of design brilliance and their ability to constantly produce quality products. Check Freshness Mag's full recap of the event.

Reed Space was PACKED and it was about 150 degrees inside. No joke.

While making my way out the door for some fresh air, I got a chance to meet and talk with the man himself, Jeff Staple.

Everybody loves free beer! Too bad I don't drink.

Oh, and I thought it couldn't get any better! One of my all-time favorite producers was DJ for the night. Just Blaze!

INSPIRATION

Our senses are constantly absorbing information. Naturally, some information gets blocked out, while others are instilled into our memories. So, no matter what, we are always learning new things. Sometimes the strangest things can inspire me, and other times, it's things that are beyond cool. A perfect example is this episode of Brand RMX by R+I Creative, featuring Jeff Staple, founder and creative director of Staple Design and Reed Space. He has achieved success through perseverance and innovation. If you truly believe in something, anything is possible with the right amount of work and determination. This puts a stamp on it.