Did some Google searching and found that some of my work was presented at a conference in Russia. Apparently alongside discussing technology, the internet, and Susan Boyle (??). I’m still confused on this, but the focus was on the ASRD Wi-Fi Sneaker project I developed years back that seems to keep resurfacing. You can read more about the Russian Internet Forum Conference at PBS’s (yes that TV network) “Idea Lab” website

Had a day off today so I decided to make the most of it and go for long ride followed by a trip to the skatepark. Trying to ride fakie on a single-speed road bike was the goal today and it was a bit harder than anticipated. I could hit a quarterpipe and roll back a few feet, but trying to spin the bike around was another story altogether. If peeps can do them on 29′ers I figure it’s possible. New challenge for the summer.

Got my pair of Oakley Jupiters in the mail today, I decided to go with the Polished Clear/Violet Iridium lens colorway for a change (also a throwback to one of the original Oakley Frogskins colorway that in my opinion was the hottest). These glasses themselves are throwbacks, as they are positioned to be the “2009 updated version” of the Frogskins. Get on these before the next guy cause they’re slept on. Shout out to all the people that helped with this along the way!

Updated some work for the Cranky Riders at my Behance Portfolio.
Clothing and Fixed-gear bike concept.

When I was in New York, I had the opportunity to do up a pair of ZX 700’s at the adidas Originals store in SoHo. These are the result. I’m working my way up from all-black sneakers and adding a bit of color to the mix.

I’ve decided to put Forsnowboarding™ on temporary hiatus for the Summer months. Given the fact that this is North America’s offseason, it’s a good opportunity to build on the creative content and direction that the site will go into for the future. It’ll be up again with regular updates this Fall when the time is right. Until then the Forsnowboarding™ Twitter account is still going to be active with updates and news on the everything art & design related in snowboarding.

Picked up some new sneakers to rock this summer, happen to be ones that I can also wear on the bike. Vans are known for their skateboarding shoes, but have also crossed over to fixed-gear bike circles as one of the choice sneakers to wear. I can’t complain, these are clean and have two of my favorite elements every sneaker should have: 3M reflective accents and ripstop nylon. And they’re black. A+

Putting a spin on some New Balances. I haven’t had this much creative fun in a long time.

So it’s been a couple months since I’ve launched Forsnowboarding™
and much to my surprise (given the fact that we launched in the offseason) we’ve been
getting a lot of positive return. Our Twitter family @forsnowboarding is nearing 300 people deep.
We’re getting a good response from the industry, and a lot of interesting projects are on the horizon.
Not bad for a one person operation, with everything done in-house.

So if you haven’t checked it out already, visit Forsnowboarding™

There’s a lot of heritage behind these Oakley Jupiter sunglasses.
They’re an updated version of the popular Oakley Frogskins from the 80’s, which
are seeing a lot of hype lately due to their return.

I won’t lie, I’m all over these right now, and they are sporting some of the vintage
colorways that the Frogskins had back in the day.

Still trying to decide between the 24k gold version, and the clear/violet one.
Oakley help me out!

Got a package in the mail today from snowboard brand 686.
Hooked up with all the stickers my decks can take, plus some metallic icons for the car GTI style.
Big thanks to all my friends at 686 for the love.

Been in New York City for the past while, lots of things going down over there.
Namely Air Force One fly-overs and the H1N1 virus. Amidst all this I was still able
to hit up some spots and cop some new gear. NSW 3M Yankees shirt and some other great stuff.

So I was featured in Issue 122 of Computer Arts Projects magazine.
I took part in a designer’s challenge that had me design a sticker sheet for promotional use.
The work that I submitted was actually my second idea, after the first one fell though.
It’s a sticker-based calendar that had multiple uses, and ended up being stronger in
concept so I ran with it.

Check it out in this month’s issue.

Just like every other day.
Still waiting for all those mysterious PR care packages to arrive in the mail.
Maybe they’ve gone missing. So brands, if you weren’t aware, get in touch with me ASAP for my
address and sizing.

Email stefan [at] mstrpln.com

I’ve been working on this project for the last 4 months and I’m pleased to say that it’s
finally ready for launch. It’s a lifestyle-based site that focuses on the design aspect of
snowboarding and snowboard culture. Hopefully it brings some light to this subject
because it’s definitely something that I was very interested in when I started.

I was responsible for pretty much everything you see, from the branding and design,
to the coding and the content. It’s now available online and for iPhone.

Check it out at Forsnowboarding™

With the V 3.75, I had to re-up the mobile site with a select portfolio and a new look.
MSTRPLN® iPhone V 2.0 is now live.

If you have an iPhone or iPod touch, hit up MSTRPLN.com/iphone

Like I mentioned in earlier posts, a lot of projects are launching right now.
There is good reason why, as you will find out later on in the week.
MSTRPLN is now updated to V 3.75 with new work added and a bit of a facelift.
Check it out and tell me what you think.

MSTRPLN®

I have a ton of work to keep up with for all the site re-launches I’m doing for the MP®,
but it looks like it’s all going to be winding down soon. The majority of everything will be
dropping before the end of this month, and it’s looking to be exciting.

I put together an optimized iPhone version of the very blog you are reading.
If you’re on an iPhone, you’re probably already checking it out now.

Same URL as always: MSTRPLN® MP® Newsblog

Times have been busy, haven’t had much time to update the blog because of this.
Project season is almost coming to an end and things are about ready to launch.
This Spring is going to be huge, in the mean time, follow what is going on on Twitter

http://www.twitter.com/mstrpln

Things are moving along with the forsnowboarding™ project.
Development continues and we’re in a good position right now.
I hooked it up with a Twitter account as well, so follow @forsnowboarding

A+

Got a Nixon watch in the mail today.
It’s the all black Sentry model, with the rubber band.
I’m super stoked on this one, It’s like a sophisticated special-ops watch.
The kind of watch that Snake Eyes would probably floss to the GI.Joe Christmas party.

http://www.nixonnow.com

Here’s some motivation to put everything in perspective.
After looking over some of the things that I have on my to-do list, I realized that
it’s already 2009. That’s one year before 2010 and by then it’s the fucking future.

Whatever it is that you have yet to do that’s always on the back of your mind,
do it now or else it will never happen.

Start it up and keep it moving.

I have always really been into the design of Nixon watches.
I’m currently rocking an esquire and am looking to add more to the collection.
The headphone range is new for 2009 and looks to be promising.
I haven’t had a chance to preview the audible quality of these in-ear earphones,
but the design and detail are spot-on.

http://www.nixonnow.com/

I came across these bags on a trip to Off The Hook.
The perforated texture and the clean design is what really caught my attention.
It turns out that they are even Montreal based, which is cool to hear.
This brand is probably going to blow up so watch out!

http://www.bruxedesign.com/

Been working more on the ID and branding side of things for forsnowboarding™.
On top of that, coding the platform for the website and an iPhone edition as well.
Shit’s busy, but my life is even busier!

I’m shooting for a Spring 2009 launch for this. Let’s hope that happens!

2009 is looking to be a good year, I spent some time planning most of it out.
Let’s hope it’s bigger than last year!
Peace™

I put a special Air Max 90 Current colorway together for Nike ID.
For that special christmas present to yourself, look no further than these MSTRPLN editions.

You can pick them up from Nike ID here

A follow up to my last post on productivity, this is what I use to get the
job done with website dev.

Panic’s Coda
I used to use BBEdit as my coding util until Coda came along. You can get everything sorted and
uploaded in the same pane. Definitely check this out if you haven’t already.

jQuery
You can achieve similar effects to flash with jQuery, it’s a great asset to have when you want to
create light dynamic content.

A List Apart
This site is a wealth of information when it comes to best practice for coding websites.

Tim Hortons Coffee
Beverage of choice in these situations. Canada’s best.

New sneakers in the mail today, The adidas AZX Crooked Tongues and
other goodies courtesy of UBIQ in Philly. These will be rocked hard!

Some people were asking what my process is for taking care of all the
projects that I’m involved in.

Here’s a list of all the things that I use to stay on top of my game:

Mail.app
Probably the most used application by far.
I’m able to keep track of all my accounts and sync them with iCal as well.
If you have a mac use this.

iPhone/iPod Touch
I sync my iCal and tasks with this, and hop on Wi-Fi when needed for email.
It’s great for writing notes and keeping track of shit.

Moleskine Notebook
The analog version of the iPhone. Pen and paper can’t be beat.
I use a Moleskine agenda religiously alongside iCal.
It also makes you look like you know what you’re doing.

Things
I’ve been a fan of the GTD movement, but most of the apps are too
confusing. This one is pretty easy to use and seems to be working great.
It also syncs to the iPhone over Wi-Fi to keep it all together.

Just a teaser for a new snowboard venture that I’m working on.
We’re doing this forsnowboarding

forsnowboarding.com

Working full-time on adidas hasn’t really given me too much time to update the MP®.
It’s getting pretty dusty in here, but I’ll have some new stuff posted soon enough!

Not only is October 15th my birthday, it’s also the day voting opens
for Ryzwear’s 9th contest, where I have four entries going.
I brought back the Shamuflageâ„¢ and a couple other
designs.

You can check them out here

I officially start work on adidas originals this week at the 9 to 5.
One step closer to where I want to be, wish me luck.
2009 is going to be a big year for the three stripes, mark my word.

The 9 to 5 just dropped their new website.
Definitely worth a look

Check it out at http://www.sidlee.com

Just set up a Twitter account for the latest news and updates regarding
MP® | MSTRPLN.COM - Spread the word & follow!

http://www.mstrpln.com/twitter

My good friend Chris from The Warfare Collective suggested that we keep our games sharp
by trading portraits and putting our respective spins on them.
I think it was a great exercise in style.

The top image is a portrait of Chris that I retouched, and right below that
is yours truly sketched up by him. Notice the flawless resemblance and
execution. That’s all pen!

Check out The Warfare Collective here

With all the press coverage lately, I decided to put a more updated version of the ASRDâ„¢ website online.
You can check it out at mstrpln.com/asrd

And sneaker companies, if you need some forward-thinking concepts, definitely get in touch.

The ASRDâ„¢ shoes were featured this week on G4TV’s Attack of the Show, during a segment called “Sneaker Heads”.
Pretty cool, since I am really a big fan of the show, and this came as a total surprise.
If you missed the episode, you can catch the segment online over here.

If you have an iPhone, here is a simple yet effective way to stay on top of your game.
I find the “GTD” method of personal organization too complicated for everyday use,
Even if you have some to-do apps on your iPhone, forget about them, all you need to
do is create a new background in Photoshop with all of your to-do items for the day and
set it as the wallpaper on your Welcome screen. This is probably the most easily accessible
screen so it will always be in your face reminding you what you keep forgetting to do.

• Create a new document in Photoshop 320px x 480px
• Make sure that your to-do list is 130px from the top of the document
• Save and upload to the iPhone
• Set it as your wallpaper

(Bonus: you can even take a picture of a piece of paper with your to-do’s and set these
as your daily background).

Working on some cosmetic changes to the look and feel of MSTRPLN.
Here’s a taste of what is to come.

Hit up DJ New Money for some tight mixes.

As mentioned in the last post, there are going to be some format changes with the blog.
Collaboration x Collaboration will be going independent from MSTRPLN, and will focus more on
reviews and design related content. The MSTRPLN Newsblog will become a dedicated channel and
focus on everything MSTRPLN design & project related.

We’re looking for some site sponsors for the new CxC site, a more in-depth ad platform will be
set up in the coming weeks. So, with that said, if you are interested in sponsoring the site, or have
some things for review that may be up our alley,

drop us a line and let us know.
advertise (at) mstrpln.com 

And you thought you were busy?
Here’s a run-down of some new and exciting projects that I’ve been working on lately:

MSTRPLN site v3.75 refresh.
Coding for the iPhone specific MSTRPLN v1.5 site.
A new MSTRPLN blog project.
Finalizing the Made To Order project and online shop.
Weareindependent.com site design and strategy.
Snowboard graphics.
Two new sneaker projects.
A new social network venture.

Got a pair of the Nike Sportswear Air Max 90’s.
One of the nicest colorways I’ve seen in a while.

I always get a kick out of seeing what other designers use to craft their work.
Here goes with the workspace setup on my end:

Home
2×2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon Mac Pro (That’s EIGHT cores)
500 GB HD
Dell 22″ display
Wacom Intuous3 Tablet
Sony DSC-W70 7.2 MP camera with “Ghetto Wideangleâ„¢”
Sony MDR V500 DJ Headphones
High-Speed Cable internet

Road
1.33 GHz Powerbook 12″
iPod Touch 8 GB
Motorola SLVR
Moleskine
Gravis Remix Backpack

After putting it off for the longest time, I’m finally back to coding some new things.
Working with Panic’s Coda and it’s a really great app for hard coding sites.
F that dreamweaver garbage. Roll up your sleeves and do it right.

Big shout to WRG? and Oakley for flowing me some new Twitch LE’s
Much appreciated, been a huge Oakley supporter since the Frogskin days.

MSTRPLN V1.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch.
I left it as a mobile calling card, more development is on the way.

Add it to your home screen.

Check it out at http://www.mstrpln.com/iphone

With all this talk about the iPhone 3G, I felt compelled to put some wallpapers together.
The chevron icon in graphite and two new logos in graphite and white.
Come correct and download them for free!

Download the MSTRPLN iPhone Wallpaper Package (400kb)

Just finished tweaking the layout and content on my Behance portfolio.
My supplementary portfolio/networking tool. Join now if you haven’t already!

Looking back over the last five years, I’ve noticed a steady progression for achievement in my career

as a designer. Most of the goals that I’ve set for myself have been accomplished, some still remain,
and some are being worked on at the moment.

Overall, it’s time to set some new goals and try to raise the bar a little bit more.
Nike has always been the number one client that I’d eventually like to do business with in some way,
shape or form down the road.

Let’s see what happens….

Fellow cool dude Jeff Hamada has a new blog rolling called Booooooom
It definitely hit hard with no sign of slowing down. Participate with the Booooooom Projects!

Also thanks for the link love!

The ASRDâ„¢ shoe is still making its way around the various media outlets, i’m still getting emails daily.
The latest comes from a German TV show that did a little segment on them.

Thanks for the coverage.

Are people actually reading this site?

I do enjoy the occasional surprise in the mail,
so brands out there, if you want to send me your stuff to review, hit me up though the website.

Shoes size 11.5, shirts size L

The Rig served it’s duty and even though it’s still kicking, it needs some time to rest.
Meet Prozilla, the new 8 core beast on the block that will be taking over where Rig left off.

Hey adidas, if you like this, let’s mingle.

I felt the need to start a bicycle gang and this is the logo that goes along with it.
We’re extra tough and always looking for members.

Got a care package in the mail from Ashdin over at Villany Brand.
Much appreciated. They just released their new line for Spring/Summer 08 so check that out fast.

Taking a break for the summer to refresh and work on not working.
Back soon.

The Desktopâ„¢ is expanding with more Star Wars love.

New work added to the website.
It’s been five years since the .com has been live.
It’s only the beginning…..

Coming soon from the workshop.

Gizmodo, Yahoo, Complex, and a gang of other sites have been posting features on the ASRD
Wi-Fi sneaker I designed a couple years back with Ubiq.

To get it all straight:
Yes they actually work.
Only one pair was made.
No, these will not be produced.

Digg this if you’re down like that.

You can now find me on the Behance Network, a community of creatives.
Look me up here.

6 cop cars torched, the city looted, and it’s only the first round of the playoffs.
It smells like 1993 all over again.

Finally nice enough to take the bike out for a test ride. It is now known as Gnarbageâ„¢.
It’s a single speed with brakes that aren’t tuned, so it’s even more dangerous than a fixed.
Who would have thought I found this in the trash.

ID nearly complete.

Finally got one to call my own. The desk is getting crowded!

Leslie from WRG? hit me up with the images of the decks I helped art direct for the
BHMxWRG? project. Everything came out awesome.

Keeping it moving ….

Just got a package in the mail from none other than Gavin Strange from the Jam-Factory.
He hooked it up with an official Xyn CMYK tee. Big props!



Also, one of the sleekest business cards around! Wordâ„¢

Got a mini Vader to kick it on my desk with the other homies. Dope.