Interview by Charlie Festa

Hello there, and how are you doing today?

Excellent, thank you. I've had a lot of coffee and it's starting to get me kinda high.

How did you get your start in design?

This kid in green tights flew in through my window and sprinkled fairy dust on me. Then i spent five years in design school.


What inspires your work?

Kittens, alcohol and lingerie. Also, i like to have college comedies from the early 80's and the 1966 batman show running in the background for atmosphere.

How does it feel to win on Threadless?

You know when your coffee is starting to get too cold to drink and you take a sip and get all jekyll-and-hyde twitchy because the caffeine gets super charged or something when it reaches a certain temperature and you're all like, "whoah, this coffee is amazing!"? It's like that,only better.

What do you plan to spend your winnings on?

A tuxedo made from a gorilla suit.


First off did you ever get the gorilla costume?

The gorilla costume tuxedo WILL happen, i assure you... Right now i'm looking through a catalogue of over 800 possible simian-shaped bodysuits, trying to find a suitable one for the tuxedo treatment. Maybe i'll just go for a nice outer jacket instead though, king winter is on his way. You wouldn't happen to know any decent (dirt cheap) tailors, would you?

What's the good word? Have not talked to you in a while?

word on the street is that Gapmouth Joe and Tuco the cheat are planning a rebellion against The General...some mean shit 'gonna go down there, yes siree. Also, the Borat film is on it's way and i'm wetting my pantaloons in anticipation. Oh, and me and Pharrell have a new album out these days, check it out.


Working on anything exciting lately?

After spending my winnings on bills, booze and loose women, i'm designing like a a madman these days...Say, you guys wouldn't be interested in buying another design or two, would you? I'm skint as a badger! Anyway, look for a crapload of new submissions from me both on Threadless and Naked & Angry in the near future.

Who is someone you would like to give the finger to?

I only get to choose one? Aw, shucks. Would it be possible to get a huge pic on screen here with a big cartoon hand flipping the bird? That would be awesome. Everyone needs a reminder that they suck sometimes. Especially Skeletor... that guy has ISSUES.

What is your favorite compound curse word? ex: bitch face or shit storm

Dude, that changes hourly! Right now i have a soft spot for
Fuckaroo, Douchcuntington and Wanksocks. Ape cum is pretty good too.


Hows the wife and the kids?

They're going through hell these days, I'm a total bastard.*
(*I do not actually have a wife and kids. Feel free to drop me a note if you're interested.)

Nice talking to you, Charlie!

Thanks Olli, I really enjoyed talking with you too and I hope more of your designs get chosen - you produce some brilliant work!

Interview by Charlie Festa

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