Brian V!

A limited number of my ‘Exposed’ zine are for sale for $15 (includes domestic shipping). The zine is made up of a selection 35mm photos shot between 2007 and 2019. This is the first in a series of photo zines I’ll be putting out. This limited run was printed by Deadline Digital Printing in Norfolk, VA and is 5.5”x8.5”, full bleed, with 48 pages of photos on 60# inflated text, with 80# Cover. This zine was originally created for @goodatbeing’s most recent zine swap. DM me for Venmo or PayPal info. (at Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw4eJZIhWPU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=plkfzxvwz03k

Can designs for Crunchy Hydration based out of Virginia Beach. Calm and Energize are the first two flavors of their adaptogenic herbal water product line. • The cans debuted this past weekend alongside the @akooclothing pop-up at @pharrell’s @somethinginthewater festival in Virginia Beach. Folllow @crunchyhydration for info on how to get your hands on these things. • #getcrunchy #studioslang #design757 • 📷: @mike_notorious / @crunchycarrotvb (at Something in the Water Festival - Tent City Relaxation Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw29JxCBmVC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1556ciu8jza96

Happy 35th to one of the best that ever did it and got away with it. Thanks for always being there and laughing at my jokes when they’re not that funny. Oh and for the tips on keeping my hair healthy @e_boo. 💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♀️ #day1 (at Norfolk, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzzUyZhUKR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sew1flo1jg9k

Had fun squaring off with @igorscustom’s team tonight at The Imagine That Game. Was an intimate event this evening with a small audience, but still had a great time hanging out. . My team (me, @Doddie, @heidijoy_) aka “Team Kakatua” lost by one point to “team Gold Macaroni” (Igor, @creedsbiggestfan, and @thermosetvisuals). It was a tough loss but we got drinks after so all was good. Thanks to @scottduncan587 for putting this together. Would love to do it again. Shoutout to @nikki_leone for being an unbiased judge. #5plyordie #5plyordieonice (at Smartmouth Pilot House) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqbfUqhDzA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13f4jnllm64n6

We back this Saturday. Follow @fanplanva to find info on pre-sale tickets, the updated lineup, swag, giveaways etc... #fanplanneverreallydied #rockstars #mrmetoo #iykyk (at Peabody's Nightclub) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnVdKrho5f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3d9eom5a1sqc

#Repost @fanplanva with @get_repost ・・・ 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌 Fantastic Planet makes its return Saturday, 4/27 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. We’ll be taking over @peabodysnightclub to bring you one of the livest parties in the #757! . 🦞🦞🦞🦞 We’re also bringing you an all-star lineup of some the most innovative Djs from the area & beyond including: DJ Rylo / @rcdele Co-Pilot / @Coponjg Cory Townes / @Corytownes Coach Bombay / @DCtoBC BloodMatic / @Tashawnjones + @1hunnered Jofroxi / @Jofroxi DJ Wizard / @Doddie & more. . 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍 Limited pre-sale tickets will be available starting Saturday 4/20 at @equinoxcoffeeco, @commonwealth_ftgg VA & @auntiestiki. . 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 #welcomeback #fanplanva #sitw #virginia #757 #fanplanback #somethinginthewater (at Peabody's Nightclub) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwaXBf9BQFZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gbmj6mtofs1d

Welcome Back 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 . #Repost @fanplanva with @get_repost ・・・ 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌 Fantastic Planet makes its return Saturday, 4/27 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. We’ll be taking over @peabodysnightclub to bring you one of the livest parties in the #757! . 🦞🦞🦞🦞 We’re also bringing you an all-star lineup of some the most innovative Djs from the area & beyond including: DJ Rylo / @rcdele Co-Pilot / @Coponjg Cory Townes / @Corytownes Coach Bombay / @DCtoBC BloodMatic / @Tashawnjones + @1hunnered Jofroxi / @Jofroxi DJ Wizard / @Doddie & more. . 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍 Limited pre-sale tickets will be available starting Saturday 4/20 at @equinoxcoffeeco, @commonwealth_ftgg VA & @auntiestiki. . 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 #welcomeback #fanplanva #sitw #virginia #757 #fanplanback #somethinginthewater (at Peabody's Nightclub) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXt0JlBsuG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gzlgm576lfue

TCC Advertising Design Field Trip pt. 1 - @princeinkco . On April 5th @hboone and I took some of our design students on a field trip to downtown Norfolk to visit the offices of @madebysway, @thisisgrow / @enjoynfk, and @princeinkco. We wanted the students to see how these different creative studios operate on a day-to day basis as well as have them interface with some of the teams that they’ll eventually be applying to work with. The students were able to tour the facilities, ask questions, and see first-hand the real world applications of what we teach in class. (at Prince Ink) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSdgzDBdsd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jzdzm2vbi7wu

TCC Advertising Design Field Trip pt. 2 - @Thisigrow & @enjoynfk . I wish I could have documented more but my phone died during the tour 🤷🏻‍♂️ . On April 5th @hboone and I took some of our design students on a field trip to downtown Norfolk to visit the offices of @madebysway, @thisisgrow / @enjoynfk, and @princeinkco. We wanted the students to see how these different creative studios operate on a day-to day basis as well as have them interface with some of the teams that they’ll eventually be applying to work with. The students were able to tour the facilities, ask questions, and see first-hand the real world applications of what we teach in class. (at Grow) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSb9esBh01/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1icz3r22ex0d4

TCC Advertising Design Field Trip pt. 1 - @madebysway . On April 5th @hboone and I took some of our design students on a field trip to downtown Norfolk to visit the offices of @madebysway, @thisisgrow / @enjoynfk, and @princeinkco. We wanted the students to see how these different creative studios operate on a day-to day basis as well as have them interface with some of the teams that they’ll eventually be applying to work with. The students were able to tour the facilities, ask questions, and see first-hand the real world applications of what we teach in class. (at Sway Creative Labs) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSaXSdBFrS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o10xxytpi2q6

Fan Plan back 04.27.19 ... more info this week. Follow @fanplanva, like, subscribe, follow, and share! . . @somethinginthewater (at Virginia Beach Oceanfront) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNaUV8BbrB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16k6z93uvb1c9

This was one of the initial design directions we explored during the early stages of creating the @diamondlanecoffeeco brand. Because vinyl and music is one of the main pillars of the DLCC brand, I developed a concept called “The Record Label” which took the visual language of 12” vinyl records and applied it to coffee. You’ll see the initial concept explanation along with a few basic references, and how that language could potentially apply to the brand’s packaging and other branded merch. I wanted the coffee bags to resemble vinyl packaging, using circular labels with information typeset in the same fashion as vinyl record labels. We also created a sticker system that had other vital info that could be manually placed on the bags resembling price stickers and ‘hype stickers.’ This adds another level of uniqueness to each individual bag of coffee, sort of reminding you of how when you flip thru a used record bin, you see the original stickers from when the albums first came out... more in part 2. 📻 ☕️ 🍁 . . #StudioSlang #design757 #coffee #branding #logodesigner #vinylcollection (at Norfolk, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEewQShoav/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ovj1o05x6uqw

Almost decided to sit this one out tonight due to being exhausted (plus the storm didn’t help. So glad I didn’t. Peelander-Z killed it as usual. Last time I saw them perform was in 2012 when we booked them to headline #fanplan at The Jewish Mother but it was really nice to see them in a more intimate venue. They still brought the same energy and pulled out all the old tricks plus new ones. Thanks to @tbaproductions and the other promoters who brought them down. #somanymikes #madtiger #peelanderz (at Charlie's American Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwBcxL5howu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1trqk3zjo036z

Proud to share this rebrand I worked on for @diamondlanecoffeeco based out of Los Angeles. The DLCC lifestyle is all about radiating good vibes – coffee vibes, vinyl record vibes, heady vibes, etc... so I came up with a look based on concentric diamonds that feels a little bugged out and funky, but is still contemporary and boutique. Website update soon come. . . I did a lot of interesting explorations before we landed here, so I look forward to sharing that process in a later post as well. . #studioslang #design757 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv9fAuwhxQh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17z21f68jd6xy

Ayyyyeee... . 36 Days of Type Day 01. Trying to keep up wit the rest of the design world. I’ll shoot for all 36 days this time 😩... . . Day 1 🎉 #36days_a #36daysoftype06 #36daysoftype (at Norfolk, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvxrJ4mhHcj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lyw6t6xfdsm8

The rest of the Canon #35mm #rangefinder shots from that night. #rolodecks #noahlarmz (at FM Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKTShqBRqI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rktvmhg5wsbi