Treasure State Designs started April, 2015 while I was home with my 4 month old on paternity leave. I had just started teaching graphic design at Sentinel High School a few semesters before and had some Montana themed designs stirring in my head for a while, and now that I finally had some time put a few together. 

 

A family friend of mine had just started a small screen printing business, J Squad Tees. I sent them a few designs, and from there they convinced me that Treasure State Designs was something that I should try. Next thing you know, I filed paperwork and I was a sole proprietor of a new business. 

 

I graduated high school in 1999 where I then attended the University of Wyoming in hopes of attaining a Graphic Design degree. Things did not work out that way and I ended up transferring to the U of M where I received my Business degree as well as a teaching license. 

 

I have always had a passion for doing graphics for a variety of things, but it wasn't until I started teaching Graphic Design that I became fully engulfed in it. Montana is an easy place to get inspired. There are so many beautiful things to draw ideas from that there are many mocks of each design until I get the one that feels right. 

 

We are slowly trying to get our designs and brand known, but it takes time. Honestly, the coolest thing about this business is walking around downtown and seeing some total stranger wearing one of our designs. 

 

Show us your Wild Side!!!!