Patrick Farris: Founder/Creative Director in Pittsburgh, PA

Euforeia /yo?o'fôre?/ Euforeia was formed as a paradise for freethinkers, outsiders, and good-time subscribers. This convergence of minds created a culture rooted in self-expression, adventure, and the endless journey that is golf. It is this culture and passion that is the soul of who we are, fueling the ingenuity and creativity that goes into every detail of what we make. Our mission is to usher in a new era of golf by obliterating boundaries in order to pave a way for youth culture to rise and expand the game.

At VEXEA my responsibilities include design, marketing, film, advertising, web, and social media.

Tired of the ever increasing lack of fun in motorcross, Darryn Durham and myself decided to create a media company that focused on getting back to the roots of the sport, promoting personality, and breaking down the walls of corporate motocross. I am the Creative Director and responsible for over 90% of our content. Responsibilities include graphic design, branding, social media, videography/editing, and day to day operations.

-Shirt Design -Brand Manager -Video Editing Last summer, I was contacted by Mike Sante in Pittsburgh to consult for a clothing company he wanted to start. After a few months of collaborating with Mike, and working on everything from, t-shirt design, branding, and marketing, he decided to make me a partner in what is now known as BlackSheep Movement. Although the company is still in its infancy, it has been one of the most enjoyable projects I have worked on thus far. Responsibilities: -Graphic Design -Brand Manager -Advertising -Marketing -Athlete Manager -Shirt Design

In 2012 I helped start Brass Monkey Creative Group. As Creative Director I worked hand-in-hand with companies in designing and establishing a sound and profitable branding and marketing campaign. This included areas such as advertising, print design, branding, packaging, and social media content creation.

I came on board in July 2011 to help the then struggling company. I refocused, restructured, and rebranded the company in order to change their image and gain a foothold in the wrap industry. Previously, they had only done 2-3 vehicle wraps a year. In 2012, as a direct result of my management and graphic design, we wrapped over 40 vehicles. -Graphic Design -Production -Inventory Management -Customer Service -Workflow -Invoicing

At the age of 19, I started Local Industries. Motivated by the lack of design in the motocross graphics industry, I set out to provide an alternative to the cookie-cutter graphics that were available at the time. Soon after, I discovered my niche’ in the younger crowd in motocross. I then started to make custom helmet wraps for my riders for exposure. What started as a simple marketing idea soon turned into a craze. I, in turn, created a demand and opened up a new market. People took notice and soon after one of my helmets was said to be “Sickest Helmet in Supercross” by VurbMoto.

In high school, I started an internship with Prentice. I found a trade where my love for art could be beneficial and profitable. After the internship, I was hired on full time as a graphic designer. I worked with the following clients: Aunt Mille’s, Staples, Animal Bikes, and Sunoco. -Graphic Design -Digital Printing -Screen Printing -Die Cutting