Behind the Scenes with Dapper Designer Drew Todd
His hair is the perfect combination of rakish and refined, and he's typically the best dressed at the Bonfire Effect office. But there's a lot more to designer Drew Todd than meets the eye. Get an inside look into the things that make, motivate, and inspire him.
Painting – I’ve always wanted to live by the ocean someday. Keeping the dream alive. Also, it’s super stylish.
Bose wireless sound cancelling headphones – I listen to music probably five hours a day. Stay focused, my friends.
Drawing compass – This was my dad’s from his old construction company. It’s awesome for precise sketching of logo ideas.
Yo-yo – Brought back the childhood fun. Got addicted.
Carved wood box – My brother’s godfather made these for my brothers and me, but mine got eaten by our dog, Lightning. So, rather than live without one, I stole my brother’s.
Ski goggles – My dad was a ski instructor, and I started skiing when I was three. I would cry constantly because I got dragged on black diamonds as a five-year-old. Now, I absolutely love it – sometimes to my own detriment.
Model ship – I’ve had it since childhood, and it’s followed me around.
Tiny succulent – To complete the hipster starter kit, one needs a succulent.
3D metal White House puzzle – I’m obsessed with these laser-engraved metal puzzles. They’ve become my favorite Christmas tradition. I’ll spend hours putting them together.
Pat Benatar record – No better dancing music than Pat Benatar. My brothers and I used to get suited up, dim the lights, crank this album, and dance on the coffee table. I’ve danced to “Sex as a Weapon” on a lot of coffee tables in my day.
Sportiva rock-climbing shoes – My first pair of climbing shoes from when I started back in high school. Still terrified of heights, but I keep facing the fear.
Moleskin notebook – My personal da Vinci sketchbook to look back at – full of ideas, office notes, and drawings. Grid paper of course.
Chalk bag with sports tape – To keep me climbing when my torn-up hands don’t want to.
Ski pole – My mom’s from 1970s or so. She still asks for them back, and I don’t plan on giving them to her. Perfect grip and perfect weight for extreme skiing adventures.