Meet BIRD

We had the good fortune of connecting with BIRD and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi BIRD, what is the most important factor behind your success?
OUR COMMUNITY BECAUSE IT SHOWS IN REAL LIFE THE CHANGE WE ARE MAKING IN THE WORLD. WE ARE SELLING TSHIRTS, I KNOW IT’S NOT CURING CANCER,BUT WE NEED THE ARTS TO KEEP THE WORLD SPINNING TOO. IT’S JUST AS IMPORTANT. THE INTERNET IS COOL AND ALL BUT A PHYSICAL COMMUNITY THAT SHOWS UP CONSISTENTLY CAN REALLY TAKE YOU AND YOUR IDEAS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
COLORBLIND IS HOW I SEE THE WORLD—NO LABELS, NO JUDGMENT. JUST HUMANS TRYING TO CONNECT. THROUGH CLOTHES, PHOTOS, WRITING, AND CONVERSATION, I USE ART TO EXPRESS LIFE AND BRING US BACK TO THE BASICS OF BEING HUMAN. THIS ISN’T JUST A CLOTHING BRAND—IT’S AN EXTENSION OF MY MIND, OPEN TO YOUR INTERPRETATION.

THIS ISNT MY FIRST RODEO MAN! HAHA IVE HAD 4 OTHER FAILED BRANDS BEFORE STARTING COLORBLIND, BUT WITHOUT THOSE LESSONS WE WOULDNT BE WHERE WE ARE TODAY, A PILLAR IN OUR COMMUNITY. I WANTED TO DO EVERYTHING FROM A TO B SO TOOK MY BED OUT OF MY ROOM AND GOT A AMAZON SPECIAL PRESS STARTED PRINTING TEES FOR A GOOD YEAR WITH THAT THEN WAS ABLE TO GET THE EXPENSIVE INDUSTRIAL PRESS OFF OF SELLING COLORBLIND TEES. NOW WE HAVE A STOREFRONT (@THESANDBOX.OC) & PRINTSHOP. THIS AINT FOR THE WEAK ITS BEEN 7-10 YEARS REALLY TRIAL AND ERROR SEEING WHAT WORKS WHAT DOESNT AND JUST REALLY HAVING FUN WITH IT. DONT EVER QUIT & BE YOUR #1 FAN.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
OBVIOUSLY WE ARE STOPPING AT THE SANDBOX OUR HOME BASE & CREATIVE HUB. WE ALWAYS HAVE AN EVENT GOING ON MOODSWINGS OUR BI-MONTHLY DJ NITE OR A MOVIE NITE WATCHING SOME B-SIDE MOVIE OR A CULT CLASSIC. MAYBE A LIVE SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP OR A CLOTHING BRAND POPUP! HOWEVER WE ARE FEELING. EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF!

I LOVE TIKI BARS SO WE GEAB A COUPLE DRINKS AT FEW OF MY OL WATERING HOLES, STRONG WATER IN ANAHEIM, STOWAWAY OFF TUSTIN, BEACH SIDES VIBES THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN.

GRUB WE GOT MANY OPTIONS, THAI TOWNE EATERY HANDS DOWN BEST SPOT IN ALL OC, PIZZERIA IRENE CEASER SALAD STUPID! PIES ARE MADE FROM OVEN IMPORTED FROM SICILY. MATTYS PATTYS FOR GOOD SMASH BURGER AND THE CHILI FRIES GOES INSANE.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
THE PEOPLE CLOSEST TO ME THAT BEEN THERE SINCE THE JUMP MY PARENTS, MY COUSIN CHRIS ( WAS THERE WHEN I THOUGHT OF THE NAME FOR THE BRAND), GUSTAVO GROUNDING MY OUTLANDISH NEXT IDEA, ANDY SHOWING STRONG FOUNDATION AND SUPPORT, ALEX NONO AT GOLDRUSH, KAPRI, BOTH KEVINS HAHA COLLEGE HOMIE & COUNTY PROJECT. TIFFANY WITH THE LATE NIGHTS PACKING ORDERS OR GETTING OUR STORE THE SANDBOX READY FOR GRAND OPENING. EVEN PEOPLE I MEET TODAY MAKE AN IMPACT ON ME IN SOMEWAY SHAPE OR FORM! LIKE A SPONGE I SOAK IT ALL IN!

Website: https://colorblind-usa.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorblind_usa?igsh=MWNoeTA3NDR5dzNwOQ==

Twitter: https://x.com/colorblind_usa?s=21

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@birdknowsnothing?si=7gP-v0P_FBJqxbDX

Other: THE SANDBOX (CREATIVE SPACE)

https://www.instagram.com/thesandbox.oc?igsh=MW05ZndleTM2bHg5MQ==