The Rundown - 07 December 2025
In this conversation, Luke shares his journey from tinkerer to design professional, detailing his transition from university to his first job at a coffee machine company. He discusses founding his own agency, exciting brand collaborations, and passion projects like the Coffee and Kicks hat and a pandemic-era coloring book, highlighting creativity and community.
With an educational background in industrial design, Luke has always been drawn to problem-solving through creativity—exploring how function, aesthetics, and innovation intersect. He enjoys the challenge of bringing complex ideas to life and understanding what makes them truly impactful. This mindset has shaped his reality, giving him the opportunity to collaborate daily with incredible designers, artists, and fabricators—turning bold ideas into tangible experiences through creative direction, production, and intentional design.
One of Luke's most defining outlets along the way has been Coffee and Kicks—a personal blog celebrating his love for coffee and sneaker culture, showcasing Toronto’s coffee scene and his personal sneaker collection. What started as a passion project became a way to push his creative boundaries, refine his perspective on design, and gain a deeper understanding of visual storytelling. It opened doors to experiences he never expected and continues to shape the way he works today, connecting him with an incredible network of collaborators and close friends—each project bringing new challenges, perspectives, and opportunities to grow.
Chapters
00:00 The Creative Journey Begins
00:11 From Passion to Profession
06:58 Building a Brand in the Coffee Industry
07:46 Creative Evolution in the Workplace
09:49 Transitioning to Agency Life
14:05 Major Projects and Collaborations
20:42 Sneaker Culture and Personal Favorites
28:00 Passion Projects: Coffee and Kicks
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