Graz Mulcahy
Q What do you do?
“I am a Designer and Creative Director with over 20 years of experience. ”
I also have deep skills in manufacturing. Most of my career has been centered around the design and manufacturing of eyewear, however has expanded into industrial design, 3D and creative in anything around hard goods.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I built my own studio and over the years, have learned a lot of the leading software and worked with a plethora of different clients from different industries
Q How do you stand out in your field?
Eyewear certainly is a niche, and then the ability to do everything from ideation, 3d modeling, product visualization through to delivering a manufactured product at the right price for the right customer on time is also a great and unique skill that also applies to multiple product categories.
Q What are you working on right now?
Design projects for Kartell, Brain Dead, Will.i.am, and others
Q What’s your style?
I am into minimalism, and I love anything 3d that is indistinguishable from real photographs.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
Industrial Design and Technology
Q What is frustrating you right now?
My Portfolio
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Drafting and Basic Modelling
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
I would have said to be careful of how niche eyewear is. 20 years ago.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
Building a studio that also releases its own products while having a healthy, sustainable client list.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Freelance and senior roles.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
Leading design at Garrett Leight was a great experience that put my skills into action.
Q What is your rate?
USD$1000 a day.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
graz@grazstudio.com is best.
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Cho Gi-Seok @chogiseok
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
I walk for a while to clear my mind from nonsense. I come back to earth.
This member profile was originally published in March 2024