D-Structure Show Recap

August 15, 2011  |   13 Comments »

Last weekend I flew out to San Francisco for the Ugmonk show opening at D-Structure. This was our first Ugmonk exclusive art show. D-Structure is an awesome independent shop that has been carrying our shirts for the past year. When Devon, the shop owner, asked me if I wanted Ugmonk to be featured I knew I couldn’t pass up the offer. Plus, how could I turn down another chance to come out to SF.

Photo courtesy of Rasmus Andersson

For the show we displayed our current line of screenprinted posters as well as some new prints. We also incorporated additional Ugmonk design elements throughout the shop, including a giant painted ampersand and custom wooden signage (which turned out incredible).

Thanks to all who came out to support Ugmonk and see the show. I had a blast meeting everyone, some who have been fans of Ugmonk since its inception and others who just discovered the brand. It’s cool to see how far the word has spread in only three short years.

Big shoutout to Devon, Rosie, Jeremy, Ryan and crew for all of their help setting up and making the show a success. The show will be up for the rest of August, so if you’re in the SF area, stop by D-Structure on Haight St. and check it out in person.

Part 2 of my SF trip coming soon…

Posted in: News, Photography, Ugmonk
  • JJ

    Looks like it was a great show. Looking forward to part two!

  • ben scott

    Looks so rad!
    FYI, There’s More to Life was in the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Roderick’s Revenge.

  • http://twitter.com/ben_bate Ben Bate

    Wow, looks absolutely amazing. Really tastefully done. Wish I could be there!

  • http://daxisdesign.com Jessica Lee

    Rad! I wish I lived close to SF area.  I would visit if I did.  :(

    You and your brand have always been inspiration to me since the day I found out about Ugmonk.

    Jeff, I have a question!  If I remember it right, you started Ugmonk as a side project for fun…then Ugmonk grew into a strong clothing brand.  Were there certain things that you did to promote your t-shirts or spread the word when you first started selling your t-shirts?  I remember reading that your first t-shirt design was sold out quickly.

  • http://ugmonk.com Jeff Sheldon

    Thanks Jessica. Yes, Ugmonk started a side project. No real tricks for getting the work out. I just focussed on making products that people would like and want to talk about. More on that here: http://www.ugmonk.com/2010/07/01/be-remarkable/

  • http://daxisdesign.com Jessica Lee

    Thank you so much for the quick reply! I’m going to read the new post right now! :)

  • http://daxisdesign.com Jessica Lee

    Thank you so much for the quick reply! I’m going to read the new post right now! :)

  • http://twitter.com/kylesteed Kyle Steed

    Congratulations dude. Looks and sounds like everything was awesome. I’m really excited for where you’re headed.

  • http://chrismartinishis.name christophermartin

    I love the wood. It ads such a great extra flare to everything. I’d pay some money to get my hands on that ampersand. Keep the sweetness coming.

  • James Yang

    This is too cool!!!

  • Phil Tretheway

    you gotta start selling those wooden ampersands, they’ll go like hotcakes!

  • http://twitter.com/dauria d’Auria

    Love the D-Structure crew and all your work! I’m launching a new co-working space in SOMA and a sustainable meat market in Nob Hill. Hopefully I’ll get to meet you next time you’re in town!

  • krystal(;

    i totally agree, start to sell those wooden ampersands! -drool- i just searched the shop hoping you did, but then i saw these comments. sad day.