We love asking the folks that inspire and excite us about what inspires and excites them. Check out their responses below.

Fah+Mindo | Photographer and Art Director

Inspiration can be pulled from everything around us. A lot of inspiration comes from our travels – local food and culture. It’s very colorful however which way you see it. And it translates into many of our works. Magazines and books are a great source of inspiration, too. Toilet Paper magazine is unique for its conceptual thinking and creative ideas which Mindo likes a lot. I enjoy editorial design and seek inspo in many magazines and books. Read more>>

Annie Cadden | Natural Dyer /Weaver/ Upcycler

Nature has always inspired me. It is at the core of my business. I am in constant study of the natural world that surrounds us. As a dyer, my focus is on regional plants, mushrooms, and lichen that provide natural pigments to dye with. When working with a customer, I encourage them to focus on a color palette sourced from flowers and plants that grow in their yard, local fields and roadsides, always harvesting sustainably. Taking a daly walk outside can be all the inspiration I need, one doesn’t have to travel far to benefit from the gifts of nature. Read more>>

Dylan Gorenberg | Guitarist & Composer

Musically I am inspired by the creative process. Whether it is performing, composing, recording, or teaching; each day is unique and provides me with a new outlook on music. I have received the same satisfaction from teaching a beginner a Green Day song, teaching a college-level course, and touring Europe. After all these years I still look at music the same way I did when I was 12 years old rocking out to smoke on the water. I am constantly trying to improve my musicality with my performing and composing. Part of the creative process that I look forward to most is realizing that each day is unique and brings a new puzzle to solve. Read more>>

Mary Goodrich | Illustrator & Concept Artist

As I’ve grown older, I’ve become more aware and introspective of my emotions, taking time to carefully understand how I feel, and how to properly process complicated emotions in times of stress and sadness. My artwork often acts as an outlet for these feelings, allowing me to turn a negative experience into a beautiful piece of visual artwork. I like to incorporate objects and themes that I find aesthetically pleasing that I can use as symbolism to express my deepest frustrations, anxieties, and passions. Read more>>