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Not just an artist, but an entrepreneur too

What is she sitting on? Go to www.critbuns.com and find out

My nephew Joe's artistic ability bloomed during his teen years, and he was accepted at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) after high school graduation. Not only did he double major in graphic and industrial design, but during his freshman year, he came up with a concept for a unique seat cushion to use on hard surfaces like benches, stools, bleachers, plastic chairs, and even the floor. While still in school, he worked to take his idea from concept to prototype to production to business.

Demonstrating determination and entrepreneurial spirit, he weathered the sting of countless rejections to find vendors and distribution channels for his cushions. Among the stores you can find his product? The Museum of Modern Art gift shop in NYC. He recently was interviewed as part of a front page article in USA Today and is distributing his product internationally. He's only 26 years old.

He has a very cool,  creative business Web site (which also has been recognized for outstanding design). You can view it here.  If you click on the site's blog, you're likely to get a good laugh out of the comment I left there on the April 7 post (the one currently on top).

Check it out!

April 27, 2008

Posted on April 27, 2008 at 09:31 by Registered CommenterVeronica McCabe Deschambault in | Comments7 Comments

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V, your comment finally gave me a reason to appreciate my voluptuous boo-tay! This looks like a very cool way to remain somewhat hip while sitting for hours at little league games and various other events that involve horrifically uncomfortable bleachers. You go, Joe!
April 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterExpat-CIT
Veronica, your comment over at your nephew's site put a smile on my face.

Especially the 'you skinny guys don't know what you're missing' part rang a bell over here.

Guess part of my 'Middle Age Spread' is still somewhere in the fridge, frozen solid :-)
April 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterPeter
I've got the middle-aged spread, but I still want want of those pads! Luckily, the only color left is the one I'd pick. ;-) I think your nephew is going to do very well in life!!! Cool!
April 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterShirley
That is pretty cool.
April 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJack
Congrats Joe! Nad yeah, Aunt V, I've got my own cushie too...but I've had it my whole life...no excuses here.
April 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTera
Wow! I haven't seen Joey since he was like 9. As soon as those green ones are in stock, I am so getting one. I am also impressed with his role in ecolect-- neat concept.
April 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterGranola-grrrl
I'm going to rock a green one too. Love the color. I think it would be great for yoga and meditation.
April 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterV-Grrrl

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