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Kaitlyn Payne of Basic Space on Designing Small Spaces
Kaitlyn Payne of Basic Space discusses designing for small spaces, selecting materials, and balancing work and life, offering practical advice for creating functional and beautiful environments in this interview.
18 Apr 2025
Kelly Wright on building community through YUNS.
I’m pretty sure YUNS (http://www.helloyuns.com) is my favorite company. A lot of time in my life has been dedicated to thinking about tools and hardware. When I ran the fabrication shop in Grad School, when I worked at Situ Fabrication, when I was co-founder of Lowercase and spent my days in the factory, and now with Offsite (http://www.offsite.camp), tools and hardware have occupied an excessive amount of my brain capacity. So, when Kelly had a pop-up two summers ago at my local coffee shop (previously hers as well, shoutout Rita & Maria!), and I came across her unbelievable collection of tools, it embedded in my brain and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Every hardware store that I walk by I want it to be a Yuns. Every cool tool I come across I want to send to her. I love the concept, I love the brand, and Kelly is so rad.
I was very curious what it was like to build a company in the hardware space - one that is comically masculine, notoriously consolidated, and honestly, just feels old and tired. Kelly was kind enough to sit down with me and lay out how YUNS came to be, how she thinks of a hardware store, and her vision of the future for YUNS and hardware in general.
I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! Please share and subscribe, and don’t forget to give Yuns a follow and support the people building better things.
-BV
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www.helloyuns.com (http://www.helloyuns.com) | @hello.yuns (https://www.instagram.com/hello.yuns/)
www.offsite.camp (http://www.offsite.camp) | @offsite.camp (https://www.instagram.com/offsite.camp/)
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7 Apr 2025
Rashad Rastam on Wearing Many Hats.
Rashad is a man of many talents and he’s all over town, in the best possible way. He seems to be everywhere at once, know everyone doing anything worth doing, and is disarmingly calm and inviting. Rashad reached out to me last summer to come on his aptly named podcast, Wear Many Hats (https://www.wearmanyhats.com/) (linked below), and I wanted to return the favor. He’s become a friend since we first chatted, and has been a voice of encouragement and support - both technical and emotional - as I build up this side quest within Offsite.
Alongside his podcast, Rashad runs Dahsar (https://www.instagram.com/dahsar/?hl=en) - an advertising and marketing agency. He also surprised me on the podcast sharing the launch of his newest endeavor, Matsar (https://www.instagram.com/makematsar/?hl=en). Matsar means memories, and it’s a matcha brand for coffee people. I’m a coffee person at my core. I don’ t drink matcha, but I tried this one, and I could be converted…
Also, if you want to hear Rashad interview me, you can check it out on his podcast here (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TNR9IjQwGMuk0ytIEGfYG?si=55bsFiT4QE2NAT_HNsI3JA).
* https://www.offsite.camp/ (https://www.offsite.camp/)
* https://www.dahsar.com/ (https://www.dahsar.com/)
* https://www.matsar.com/ (https://www.matsar.com/)
* https://www.wearmanyhats.com/ (https://www.wearmanyhats.com/)
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31 Mar 2025
An interview with Matthew Bentley, DJ and artist.
In this episode, Brian chats with DJ and artist Matthew Bentley. They discuss Matty's time up at Offsite recording an album, the importance of retreats for artistic growth, and growing up in NYC. They discuss Matthew's unintentional path to DJ ing, the role travel plays in his process, and the significance of letting go. Matthew shares insights into his artistic direction and visual storytelling, as well as his future projects.
Chapters
00:00 Matthew Bentley's Music Journey
03:41 The Creative Process and Music Production
09:17 Retreats and Nature's Influence on Music
14:52 Life in New York and Transition to Portland
18:43 Connection with Camp Grizzly and Early Experiences
19:07 From Entrepreneur to DJ: A Surprising Journey
26:42 The Boiler Room Experience: A DJ's First Set
29:44 International Adventures: Expanding Horizons
35:41 Creative Evolution: Merging Music and Visual Art
41:23 Future Aspirations: Projects on the Horizon
Listen to Matthew's music here:
https://soundcloud.com/maachewbentley (https://soundcloud.com/maachewbentley)
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/maachewbentley/ (https://www.instagram.com/maachewbentley/)
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26 Mar 2025
002 | Brian Kelley | Gathering Growth
In this conversation, Brian Vallario speaks with Brian Kelley, a photographer and founder of the Gathering Growth Foundation. They discuss Kelley's journey from living in New York City to building an off-grid studio in the woods, his passion for documenting champion trees, and the importance of soundscape recordings in understanding the environment. Kelley shares insights into his archival projects, including the upcoming New York State Tree book and his previous works, such as the Parks series. The conversation highlights the significance of environmental conservation and the stories behind the trees.
Chapters
00:01 Journey to the Cabin Life
00:26 Gathering Growth Foundation
03:33 Inspiration Behind the Tree Project
09:50 Exploring New York's Giant Trees
13:53 The Science Behind Tree Growth
16:43 Documenting Nature: The Art of Tree Photography
24:44 The Journey of Creating Books
28:20 Future Projects and Conservation Efforts
Links:
www.gatheringgrowth.com (www.gatheringgrowth.com)
www.standardsmanual.com (www.standardsmanual.com)
www.briankelley.nyc (www.briankelley.nyc)
www.offsite.camp (www.offsite.camp)
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21 Mar 2025
An Interview with Joe Hollier: Co-Founder, The Light Phone
In the opening episode of Cabin Fever, host Brian Vallario speaks with Joe Hollier, co-founder of Light Phone, about his journey as a designer and entrepreneur. They discuss the DIY mentality that shaped Joe's approach to design and business, the evolution of the Light Phone, and the cultural implications of technology in our lives. Joe shares insights on balancing work and personal life, the importance of creativity, and the upcoming launch of Light Phone 3.
Chapters
00:01 Intro
00:39 The Birth of Light Phone: Concept and Philosophy
09:10 Evolution of Light Phone: From V1 to V3
14:04 Cultural Reflections on Technology and Parenting
18:46 The Future of Technology and Niche Products
22:51 Collaboration with Garden 3D and Community Impact
24:45 Balancing Work and Personal Life
29:38 Navigating Productivity in a Digital World
32:38 The Importance of Retreats and Creative Spaces
35:33 Excitement for Light Phone 3 Launch
38:20 Rituals and Daily Practices for Creativity
44:04 The Challenge of Independent Tech Startups
Links
www.thelightphone.com (www.thelightphone.com)
www.offsite.camp (www.offsite.camp)
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