This weblog is a random collection of the thoughts and musings of graphic designer Justin Kropp. I live, work, and play in 35° 2′ 44″ N, 85° 16′ 2″ (for now).

A Brief History of Me

In The Beginning

I was born way back in '78 in Washington, D.C.  Shortly thereafter I moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee where I currently live, work and play. I attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga majoring in Graphic Design(BFA), graduating in May of 2003. Since then, I have been a graphic design practitioner working in both print and web mediums. I did a stint with Slaughter Hanson and Associates in Birmingham under Marion English. After a year in Birmingham, I moved to Atlanta working for the talented peeps at Twinsparc. I moved back to Chattanooga about 18 months ago to pursue second Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

Facts and Opinions

  • I have an identical twin brother
  • I'm a homeowner
  • I'm a fledgling bibliophile
  • I don't eat meat
  • I'm tattoo-less... for now
  • I'm pierce-less... for good
  • I have a deep desire to disappear
  • I'm addicted to Amazon and Coffee
  • There's a wonderful woman in my life
  • I consider my self a structuralist
  • I identify with the Swiss Style and Modernism
  • I abhor the term "post-modern"
  • I love learning
  • I despise trends
  • My favorite type face is Futura
  • Form does not necessarily follow function

What I Like

  • Cold Crisp Weather
  • Coffee (black)
  • Red Wine
  • Imported Beer
  • Futura
  • The "Swiss Style"
  • PMS Warm Red
  • Wool Sweaters
  • Rock Climbing
  • Physical Activity
  • Macs
  • Fountain Pens and Stationery
  • Pricey Socks
  • A Clean Shaven Head
  • Open Minded Clients
  • Well Fitting Jeans
  • Creative "Freedom"
  • Modernism
  • Travel

What I Don't Like

  • Ties
  • Khakis
  • Trends
  • Blue Tooth Headseats
  • Apathy + Ignorance
  • Close Minded Clients
  • Humidity
  • Ford Mustangs
  • Trend Followers
  • Fake People

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