A LIFE-LONG MEMBERSHIP TO LEARN, GROW, AND CREATE.
WRKSHOP #02: ZAID KIRDSEY
Zaid Kirdsey is an Austin-based digital artist known for his bright, playful art style. His colorful characters walk the line between innocent and edgy.
In 2022, Kirdsey collaborated with Nike's RTFKT brand to design virtual and limited-edition physical Air Force 1 sneakers. The partnership brought his neon-tinged illustrations from the digital space to mainstream culture.
He continues to disrupt the digital art scene with his signature aesthetic, while breaking into the physical realm.
WRKSHOP #01: 9dcc
Futurist. Disruptor. Ape. Designer. gmoney is a renowned NFT cultural thought leader, educator, and community authority – perhaps best known for sporting his iconic orange beanie, CryptoPunk, as his anonymous presence.
He is one of the largest NFT collectors in the world today. gmoney sold Visa and Galaxy Digital the CryptoPunks they purchased for their collections. He was recognized by nftnow’s 2022 ‘NFT100’ and featured on Fortune as one of the 50 most important people in NFTs.
9dcc is the first-ever crypto-native luxury house and lifestyle platform by gmoney.
In this inaugural WRKSHOP, jeffstaple and gmoney
kick off the series talking about their entrepreneurial journeys and the lessons learned along the way.
LIVESTREAM WRKSHOP: ASTROSAPIENZ W/ AMINA EL KABANNY
ASTROSAPIENZ signs are digital collectibles that can be equipped on SAPIENZ. They are a celebration of Western Astrology and the influence it has on many of our lives.
Join us in 2024 for a year of self discovery, collaboration, and co-creation as we travel the stars with Amina El Kabbany.
FOUNDER
jeffstaple
jeffstaple brings his 25+ years of brand building experience to the WRKSHOP.
jeffstaple (born Jeffrey Ng): A creative visionary with work encompassing graphic design, fashion design, footwear design, and brand marketing. He is the founder of REED ART DEPARTMENT (f.k.a. Staple Design) and has worked on creative projects ranging from startup brands to Fortune 100 companies.
Jeff founded STAPLE in 1997, the NY-based pioneering streetwear brand with the now infamous “Pigeon” logo. He also founded experiential lifestyle boutique, REED SPACE in 2001. He founded STAPLEVERSE in 2021.
He is also a frequent moderator, lecturer and keynote speaker at industry panels & conferences. jeffstaple continues to expand his “Positive Social Contagion” worldwide as the STAPLE brand celebrates its 25th anniversary.
SAPIENZ ARE YOUR ENTRY INTO THE WRKSHOP WHERE YOU WILL LEARN THE SKILLS TO COLLAB WITH BRANDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
