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companies . In line with that sentiment , Wassick uses a blend of hands-on materials — like torn paper , old punk band posters , and scanned images — to create the look that defines the brand . “ Once we tear up some paper and hand-draw elements , we scan it all in ,” adds Wassick . “ I have this old scanner that I like to use , because it produces really cool effects . It ’ s a little bit grittier and lower-res , which is perfect for the aesthetic we ’ re going for .”
As a graphic designer tasked with translating striking two-dimensional images to three-dimensional , curved surface of a snowboard , Wassick faces unique challenges . She likens her process of dimensional translation to the manner in which a tattoo artist considers the shape and contour of the human body when designing a tattoo . “ You can ’ t just pop the art from a powder board onto a twin board , because it ’ ll look totally wonky and weird ,” she explains . “ You have to think about how the design will look when it ’ s wrapped around different types of boards ’ shapes so it doesn ’ t get awkwardly distorted or lose its vi-