Championing creatives.
At Good Fucking Design Advice, we have no idea what we’re fucking doing. We never have, and, if things go right, we never will. We exist to make you feel good about doing the same.
Our colorful, design-based approach is not a place where convention thrives. We create products and experiences that challenge the thinking, discipline, and passion of creatives and entrepreneurs.
We believe that the true value of creative work is borne from uncertainty, that innovative ideas come from the scrapes and cuts earned in exploring uncharted territory, and that risk is the shortest path to growth. This perspective reflects our story, sense of humor (or lack thereof), business savvy, and passion for design—all of which we love to share.
Our unorthodox path is wildly rewarding. Through our constant mistakes and inevitable triumphs, we champion others to take risks that fucking matter and break a few rules along the way. If you share similar passions and believe you’ve got the grit that it takes, then let’s travel blindly down this road together.
Meet the Family.
Brian has no fear of public speaking or public restrooms. He holds an advanced degree in design and an instructor rank in martial arts—ultimately making him a danger to both himself and others when wielding an x-acto blade. His friendly demeanor, strong love for being right, and desire to tell people what to do makes him an endearing and lovable educator. Chronically, he keeps about 90 browser tabs open, which he readily admits is about 5 too many. When not distracted by work Brian copes with an insatiable addiction for authentic Chinese cuisine.
Jason Bacher is a handy man and, in the unlikely event he can’t do it, he knows someone who knows someone who can. From holding doors open to the precise sequencing of pencils, pens, and post-its on his desk—Jason is the most considerate person you’ll ever meet. His charisma, confidence, and Type-A personality means that he is widely loved and never wrong. (Also, his girlfriend loves it when he breaks out into song.) If ironing competitions existed—Jason would hold many awards and accolades for his unparalleled skill.
“GFDA is living proof that leadership comes by having an opinion and brass balls.”
Press & Publications
During the past five years Brian, Jason, and GFDA have risen to C-List Internet Celebrity fame. They have been featured, shared, interviewed, and awarded on a number of occasions in publications like: The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Fast Company, Quipsologies, Print Magazine, and Business Insider to name a few. Their infamous products adorn the homes and offices of folks like: Jony Ive, Genevieve Gorder, Cheryl Strayed, James Victore, Kacey Musgraves, Jessica Hische, Ashton Kutcher, and a long list of hard-working, motivated, and passionate folks around the world.
For press contacts or to setup an interview please email: press@gfda.co
- Applied Arts Wire
- Azrael Group
- Best Website Gallery
- Colossal
- Cool Material
- Communication Arts
- The Denver Egoist
- Design Good
- Desktop Magazine
- Design Taxi
- Design Work Life
- Draplin.com
- The Donut Project
- Drawar Jeremy and Kathleen
- Jessicahische.com
- CNN Money
- NY Racked
- The Daily Kent Stater
- Kent Wired
- Laurence King Publishers
- Minimal Sites
- Mmminimal
- The Post Family
- Tapiture
- Print Magazine
- Quipsologies
- Rockport Publishers
- Site Inspire
- Tilt Shift Rotate
- 52 Weeks of Hello
- Fast Company Design
- The Verge
- Business Insider
- Entrepreneur.com
Speaking & Workshops
Brian and Jason have traveled the world running their foul mouths and preaching what they practice. They love to share their story, sense of humor, knowledge of business, and passion for design through workshops and lectures.
Catch a snippet of Brian and Jason in action at Hyperakt’s LunchTalks in partnerships with Co.Design here.
If you’re interested in having them speak or teach at your university, conference, graduation, or wedding ceremony, please email: speaking@gfda.co and check out our Speaking & Workshop Page for more information.
- 2015
- Northeastern University
Boston, MA - Boston University, AIGA Boston
Boston, MA - St. Louis Design Week, AIGA STL
St. Louis, MO - AAF Central Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN - Hyperakt Lunch Talk
Brooklyn NY - What If the Conference
Cancun Mexico - 2014
- Lamar University
Dishman Museum of Art
Beaumont TX - World Usability Day
Cleveland OH - UHeart Digital Media Conference
Toledo OH (Oct 2014) - AIGA Cleveland
Cleveland, OH - What If the Conference
Phoenix AZ - Hike Conference
Chicago IL - UX Akron Meetup
Akron, OH - 2013
- Escula de Comunicación Mónica Herrera
El Salvador - AIGA Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA - Design Exchange Boston
Boston, MA - AIGA Philadelphia,
Moore College of Art + Design
Philadelphia, PA - AIGA Richmond
Richmond, VA - The Half and Half
Columbia, SC - AIGA New Orleans
New Orleans, LA - AIGA Phoenix
- UC Berkeley
Innovation Design
Berkeley, CA - AIGA Seattle
Seattle, WA - AIGA Nebraska
Omaha, NE - Belly Card, Inc
Chicago, IL - What If the Conference
Bali Indonesia - What If the Conference
Dominican Republic - Title Case w/ Jessica Hische
SanFrancisco, CA - AIGA Central PA
York, PA - AIGA Iowa
DesMoines, IA - AIGA Blue Ridge
Frederick, MD - AIGA Vermont
Burlington, VT - Corcoran College of Art + Design
Washington, DC - AIGA Triad NC
Winston Salem, NC - AIGA Nashville
Nashville, TN - Houston Design Week
AIGA Houston
Houston, TX - UP Global
Seattle, WA - AIGA Colorado
Denver, CO - AIGA Kansas City
Kansas, MO - AIGA Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN - University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH - Kent State University
Kent, OH - 2012
- University of Central Oklahoma (Nov 2012)
- Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH - SND Cleveland
Cleveland, OH - Thought @ Work Conference RIT
Rochester, NY - AIGA Oklahoma City
Oklahoma, OK
