It’s been about two years since we both graduated from the Visual Communication Design program at the University of Washington in Seattle. Three years ago we participated in a study abroad to Italy and we have been waiting ever since to leave again. After graduating, we moved from Seattle to San Francisco for a fresh perspective on things.
I am Ryan
I enjoy biking, working on cars, tinkering with electronics, reading books, and making things. Some of my less polished personal projects can be seen here. I thoroughly enjoy the absurd and things that are inherently useless but also love clean, minimal, and elegant design solutions. Sometimes I make life harder than it needs to be just for the experience of it (for example, every morning I hand grind coffee beans for the perfect cup of coffee)
So far in my professional career I have focused on 3d, exhibition, and environmental design. I have worked with architects, museums, small publishing companies, and larger corporations. My favorite design is design that teaches but in a whimsical way. I enjoy making things that are beautiful, whimsical, and that appear simple at first, but given more time, open up into an unexpected depth. You can see my professional design portfolio here
I am Rachel
I was raised in a family where vacations weren’t about laying by a beach but rather being dragged around cities while my Dad lectured us about architecture and history. I am taking this same philosophy with me now as I travel. I usually can’t sit still for very long and get anxious when I am not moving or seeing new things. I have become somewhat obsessed with wanting to leave, to go anywhere but here, and to take in the world. I enjoy bike riding, pretending that I am good at sewing, freshly baked bread, making homemade cards, and making lots of lists. I love working off of a computer and forcing myself to create without any restrictions. I believe that making things, even if they end up like shit, is still an awesome accomplishment. You can see some of my design work here. This trip will give me time to breathe and reflect.