philip foster

I am a creative explorer that has worked in the design and advertising industry since 1999, and been playing outside my whole life. I enjoy tying my interests in life into my work. Exploration of the outdoors, from mountains to sea to your backyard, is a constant inspiration and meditation for me. I feel that you need to have fun with what you do, and constantly apply your life experiences to your work.

Group dynamics are essential to me. Ideas can come from anywhere, and I never disregard an idea from a surprising source. Since I have been in retail I have really enjoyed helping people solve problems, and putting a smile on their day. There is a satisfaction that comes from being of service and being a source of information that creates connections.

More recently Design has become a more artful expression for me and taken a side car seat to my pursuing of an outdoor based lifestyle. Working at outfitters and surrounding myself with like minded people that prefer a life outdoors has opened up my view of the world and helped me land in a place that I feel I have always been searching for.

Lastly, let us all be thankful for the four legged companions on this adventure with us. Since I was a kid, seeing the world through the canine eyes at my side has truly affected me, and made me who I'd like to think I've become today.