via: thekdu.com/world Sorry for this. I can’t sleep until I get this out of my head and here seemed as good a place to post as anywhere. Here’s the thing. Waste comes from over-production. Obvious. It took me 10 years to get around to the homework of my own vocation. But when I finally did […]

Extra thanks to Steve Vogel for including the KDU in his first book. The book is an amazing overview of the current state of global street wear culture. I recommend getting your own copy here. I leave you with this very well put thought: A keystone species; is a species that has a disproportionate effect […]

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via: slamX To me the KDU epitomizes how the streetwear and design communities best work… this is a difficult industry at times, with competition amongst the larger corporate companies often controlling bigger aspects of the culture not allowing the real leaders, the independents, the shine through, or profit.. The KDU helps combine the efforts and […]

Jay-Z “Blue Magic” LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 — Jay-Z, the rap superstar and president of Def Jam Records, has quietly returned to the studio to record an album of new songs inspired by the forthcoming movie “American Gangster,” his first “concept” album and second CD in less than a year.   The Trailer for ‘American […]

David Gensler | Design + Strategy A Strategist, Designer and Creative Director, Gensler is also the co-founder and acting President of the KDU (Keystone Design Union), a private global design collective. The KDU spans 30 countries and consists of over 500 members from a wide variety of art, design and business backgrounds. Gensler oversees all […]

President of the KDU, publisher of the The Royal Magazine and founder of SVSV, designer and brand strategist, David Gensler, is considered to be one of the top youth strategists in the world, today. Renowned for his work establishing, among others, Rocafella and The Human Brand in his 20s, Gensler has transitioned into working with […]

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The Keystone Design Union is a privately held, global creative collective with over 500 members working in all design disciplines and beyond. Our network holds some of the top creative talents in their respective fields and this invaluable talent pool has helped us create our own dynamic publications and brand experiences. The wealth of this […]

via: ttsmag  In a world filled with market saturation, world issues and economic problems there isn’t as much being done as it should be, or as it needs to be. But there are some who try no matter if its a whole new ball game to them, they’re the ones who can recognize what issues […]

David Gensler speaks on collecting…and responsible consumerism. via: vapors