Chilling with Rhandy from IN4MATION

I sat and had a quick chat with my homie Rhandy trying to get some IN4MATION on growing up in Hawaii and the beauty of BBQing

What are some of the differences of living in NY versus Hawaii
changed your perspective on design?
You breath more creativity and exposed to more senses out here in NY. Just
theres inspiration everywhere from the cracks in the side walk to people
always in your face. Been living in New York for 3 years now and it opened
alot more doors creativity and as a "Commerical Artist".

As far for design its all based on medium and principals. Your audience,
message and trying to create something while thinking outside the box.
Line, Shape, color, form, texture, value and space...What I usually have
always been following whenever I try and design stuff but gotta say living
in NY just helps pushes everything else in between mentally.


What are some of the benefits that you feel from growing outside of NY
and/or LA?
The benefits of growing up in Hawaii is "Living in Hawaii", we're
definately not exposed as much as people that grew up in LA or NYC. So it
also has it's disadvantages growing up as a youth without internet relying
on TV, magazines and word of mouth of what was going on in the outside
world.
Since there's things called the internet these days people are more
intuned of whats really going on and it's easier to keep up with current
events and trends.

How much of your native Hawaiian culture fuels your design aesthetic?
It really doesnt fuel my design aesthetic but always love to do something
that relates to Hawaii in a way. Because without culture their is no
humble beginings and substance of who you are and where you're from. It's
important to keep culture awareness so it's past on to generations to
generations. That's what culture is all about.


How was it growing up in Hawaii (good and bad influences)?
Growing up in Hawaii is pretty damn awsome with good and bad influences
like anywhere else. I grew up pretty much skating and surfing. That's all
i cared about and what my brothers and closest friends did. Living in such
a tight enviroment, Ohana (family) values is the root everything you do
and who you are. We all get into trouble but I used that as a platform to
avoid alot of negitive shit going on. People get "Island Fever" where they
loose their balance and get involved with drugs and what not. So having
tight relationships with my family, friends, the ocean and skateboarding
helped me ground myself being exposed to alot of close friends getting
heavy into drugs because they were bored.


Who were some of your local heros that you looked up to outside of
design and why?
My Mom and Dad, for always working hard and loving support. My Brothers
for guidance and always had my back. My true friends and family for always
being there.

What are some of your hobbies?
Surfing, Skateboarding, Reading and hanging out at the beach! Being a
complete goofball.


BBQing 101, what are some of your signature items that are instant crowd
pleasers?
Kalbi (Korean Short Ribs), Shoyu Chicken, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Steaks,
Variety of fish (Caught not bought), and SPAM! I love to cook and eat!

What is your favorite BBQ sauces to add some zest to your patrons
palette?
Shoyu garlic scallions brown sugar and pepsi, or Toms (Friends dads
Southern BBQ sauce)


If you weren't a designer,... what would Rhandy probably be doing right
now for employment?
Prolly back in Hawaii working in Advertising or Parking cars and surfing
my brains out!

In your own words who is Rhandy from IN4MATION five years from now?
Hopefully to be Travelling, Surfing more with a rad wife and kids. Owning
a ranch on the Big Island of Hawaii or a House on the beach in Kailua,
Oahu.

Where and when did you come up with the patented Kelling It (foot
shuffle) dance?
It's actually one of my best friends out here in NY dance so I can't claim
to fame it. His last name is Kellings and does that dance whenever hes
happy.