Tristan Perich

A musician-programmer translates data into melodies

Equal parts programmer and musician, Tristan Perich graduated from Columbia University in 2004 and went on to earn a masters at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts’ Interactive Telecommunications program in 2007. While the interdisciplinary nature of ITP encourages a student body full of artists, programmers, theorists and less easily classifiable types, there’s nothing confusing about Perich’s work today. Designing code to create music or …

Activist Eyewear

Split-arm sunglasses with impeccable details for a classic look with a sporty fit

For Activist Eyewear their name is more than just a name. A fundamental principal in their design process, the brand rejects the process of large-scale industrial production, instead priding themselves in creating limited-edition series of sunglasses in small batches. Founder and creative director Mark Craig cut his teeth working on shades for big brands like Michael Kors and Nike, but his passion coalesced as Activist, …

Levi’s Commuter Series

We take a ride with Levi's debut line for pedal-pushers

With everyone from big brands like Nike to upstarts like Outlier stepping into clothe the growing legions of bike commuters, Levi’s recent sneak peek of their debut line designed for cycling seemed like a no-brainer direction for the label. Drawing on their workwear heritage, the new series incorporates cutting-edge technical functionality, puts “craftsmanship, quality and durability” at the forefront of outfitting today’s worker, and integrates …