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Hello
- My name is Brandon. I'm a graphic artist who cares deeply about the work that I make, and why it's being made. This site is full of samples of work that have been approved over the years, mostly graphic tees and logos, etc. You can read a little more about me on the profile page , see what I'm working on at Dribbble, and follow me on Twitter to keep up with daily happenings. Sometimes I write longer blog posts. I call them articles. You can read those here.
Author Archives: Brandon Rike
Valuing The Journey
As my time in the the design industry marches on, and as I continue to pile more and more diverse projects onto my resume, I’ve attained certain viewpoints on the industry as a whole, and on the thinking behind what … Continue reading
VSCO x RIKE
I am completely thrilled to be featured by Visual Supply Co, one of the coolest new collection of resources for creatives. I love the entire vibe and philosophy behind VSCO, and am honored to be asked a few interview questions … Continue reading
Learning To Unlearn
Despite being viewed by many as an extremely positive person, I often find myself faced by days where creativity and excitement just stops. While yesterday may have been extremely productive and positive, today may leave me frustrated, irritable, and utterly … Continue reading
Los Logos 6
I’m very excited to have a few logos and logotypes included in the book Los Logos 6. The book should be released in mid-September.
Interview by Freelance Unleashed
Big thanks for Chris Green for interviewing me for the Freelance Unleashed website. Go check out the interview, and some of my thoughts on freelance in general.
Dark Collar Art Co.
“Doing what you love is a fight – an ongoing battle against every influence that wants you to conform. There is no solace in the conformity, only a blurred view of what you set out to be. Spend your life … Continue reading
Introducing The Racing Machetes
The Racing Machetes Store Is Open – Go pick up some tees! As many can assume, I’ve been intending on putting out my own t-shirt lines for quite some time. After doing thousands of designs for bands, I’ve gotten quite … Continue reading
Bumps on the Freelance Road
I’m not one to sulk, and I do my best to not be one to complain. I pride myself on pushing things forward, and convince myself, regularly, that my situation is ideal. There are a lot of mind tricks one … Continue reading
Satisfied Customer: @BrentGalloway
Big thanks to @BrentGalloway for sharing a photo of his mail-order goods. Glad they got there safely. Pick ’em up in the store. store.darkcollar.com
Prices Sliced
Wow. What an amazing opening couple of days to the webstore. I was overwhelmed with the quick attention that it received. I’m happy. So happy, that I’ve sliced all of the prices. Go buy stuff.