We sat down with John Cottle, K2 Snowboarding’s Graphic Designer behind our Freestyle Collection, to talk inspiration, his process, and how he managed to land the dream job of designing the boards you ride.
You’ve seen the boards out on the hill, in the lift line, and leaned up outside the lodge bar—but who’s behind the artwork that brings them to life? We caught up with Tim Benasich, K2 Snowboarding’s Senior Graphic Designer and the creative force behind the graphics in our All-Mountain and Dopamine Collections.
Born and raised Bend, Oregon Local Gabe Ferguson is notorious for absolutely blasting in the backcountry. Gabe's prolific style and massive airs leaves jaws dropped all around the globe. Give this playlist a shot next time you are trying to send it Phat like Gabe.
Hailing from Canada Kennedi Deck is known for chomping massive rails and getting clipped up in the streets. Much deserved, new this year to the line of freestyle boards is the Kennedi Deck Spellcaster, Kennedi's pro board. We caught up with Kennedi to see what they have been up to these past couple months and what jams have been fueling their fire.
"I'd describe this one as a deep solo morning. light hitting your face in the middle of nowhere backcountry. Camping in the cold. waking up making a coffee with frost on your eye lashes. you’re alone but you’re ok." - Caley Vanular.