Every designer needs that creative escape that's totally separate from their day job. For me, in 2022, that escape was Copter Bois. It all started with my love for video games, action figures, and those unforgettable Saturday morning cartoons from my childhood. I remember being 10 and sending a detailed letter to Hasbro with my idea for a new transformer. To my surprise, they wrote back, encouraging me to never stop creating. Now, I wouldn't call myself a full-fledged 3D artist—I'm pretty sure I don't follow all the 'proper' procedures or know the industry-standard 3D pipeline—but I went all in on this art project. My buddy Mychal and I joined forces to craft a detailed world for our Copter Bois, complete with intricate backstories that intertwine with each other.