Where are you located:
New Orleans, LA
What do you make:
We make fun and playful stationery, art, enamel pins and t-shirts. Most of our work is inspired by pop culture or local New Orleans and Louisiana culture.
Part time or full:
This is our full-time job. We currently have 2 employees that help take photographs of products & run our physical store “The Collective Shop”.
3 words that summarize your work:
Fun, Cool, Youthful
A typical day in your life:
First we grab a cup of coffee from a local coffee shop, then we might discuss what we need to do for the day. Next, we might fulfill orders. Then we will take some time for inspiration. Lastly we draw or try to come up with new and interesting product ideas.
Your favorite color:
Toni: Sage Green
Alysia: Ocean Blue
Go-to resource:
YouTube
Favorite place on earth:
Toni: Barcelona, Spain
Alysia: New York
Dream Gig:
A collaboration with Urban Outfitters or Anthropologie
How we got started:
We met while attending college, so we've known each other for almost 20 years. We respect each other's strengths. After years of Toni working as a solo artist and Alysia working in the corporate world, we decided to start our own collection of work. We teamed up because Alysia has strong illustration skills, combined with a love of design. Toni has a deep love for graphic design, pattern and modern composition. So, together we've created a playful line of work that combines illustration and modern composition.
The best part of what you do:
Making work that people fall in love with.
The most challenging part of what you do:
Trying to figure out to have balance in what we do. Taking the time to be inspired and creative can be difficult at times.
Where can we buy from you?
In person in NOLA at our store “The Collective Shop” or on our website
