My Designs Commemorating the 10 Year Anniversary of the album “Hella Good”
I crafted these designs based off of the dominant feelings that i’m reminded of when I listen back to this project. Each design is personal to me and relative to the inspirations of the project. They have all been crafted to be special in their own right. Visit my merch store to learn more about them.
Peace, C
“THE HELLA GOOD” TEE DESIGN EXPLANATION
I Chose to keep the design simple and classic. I went this direction because every other idea that came to mind was too busy, too confusing and distracting from the true highlights of the project. The two words together say everything — HELLA. GOOD. That, combined with the tracklist is all any fan of the music needs to see in order to be instantly transported to a different time. A time that was (if i’m being brutally honest) simpler, richer, and objectively more fun. Now thats not to say that more adulation isn’t ahead, because it is. However, i prefer to remember things as they were. This time period was indeed HELLA GOOD!
"NOT MUCH ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID, WE BOTH REMEMBER THE DAYS... WE'VE WANTED THIS FOR A LONG TIME." - Caleb P.
“MY BAY” TEE DESIGN EXPLANATION
*** "The City buildings represent the time I spent in Downtown Oakland, this is one of the places that taught me how to traverse a city."
"The Clocktower represents the city of Berkeley, and all of the education that it provided me."
"The Transit bus, Rapid Transit Train, and bicycle represent the modes of transportation that I used to chase my dreams."
"The Headphones represent the interludes of my life at the time."
"The Live theater sign represents The Fox Theatre in Downtown Oakland. Playing there is still an aspiration of mine."
"The Caleborate Live sign represents the New Parish, where I honed my performance skills."
"The San Pablo Ave. street sign is important because this is the street that I traveled on the most in the Bay Area."
"The Carne Asada burrito represents “Gordo‘s Taqueria” in Berkeley, a place that I used to eat at frequently. Anyone from Berkeley knows this place is a staple. In fact, the locals put me on. Thank You."
"The California poppies represent my California roots, and how this state's natural beauty is always a part of all my experiences."
"The Sweet & Sour Sauce is there because the extra sauce SHOULD ALWAYS be for the love."
"The 'e' logo represents one of the art schools I attended when I was making this album."
Note from the Artist —
"I chose not to depict weed or alcohol on this design because when I think back to all my favorite moments, what I remember most vividly are the people and the places." - Caleb P.