Poetic, Inspirational Living

Hi there! This is Dave, co-owner of 302designs, and one of the original, founding partners. Have you ever wondered what the history behind our name is? The number “302″ is actually the basis for the entire philosophy behind my company. What follows is a story of truth, passion and optimism.

It all started with three college students and an old house…

The company was originally founded by me and two housemates while we were in school at The University of Texas at Austin in 2004. We lived in an old, run-down house just north of campus and found ourselves congregating in the rustic, 1960’s style kitchen nearly every evening having some of the most amazing discussions we ever shared with others in our lives.

Endless talks. A lifetime of memories.

We would talk for hours on end in that kitchen, staying up until the early hours of the morning until we could go no longer. We talked endlessly about youthful optimism, our progressive business ideals, our individual philosophies on life and the future, spirituality, personal strength, life forces, the human spirit—all very profound topics—topics of which we had never covered so in-depth with anyone else. We left those conversations with a natural high—a feeling of exuberance, hope and confidence.

There’s Something About That House.

Before living together in that house, we had each lived separately in our own dorms and various small apartments. So, we were convinced that there was something about being in that house that stirred these thought-provoking discussions and feelings of independence. We greatly wanted to take that spirit and feeling and share it with others. Our medium of communication turned out to be t-shirts. And because our home was so much a part of that feeling, we named the company after the number on our house—302.

Present Day: True to the spirit of 302.

We have since all moved out of that old house. And, in fact, those two original partners have left to take their own paths through life. I have since added another partner, Abdon, and together we still feel that same original spirit of optimism and motivation that the house of 302 gifted us.

I am grateful that through the 302 brand, I have been lucky enough to meet others out there like you that share that same spirit, attitude, and positive outlook on life. So, if you would ever like to discuss your life’s philosophies and ambitions, then please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime. And if you happen to find yourself in Austin, then let me buy you a beer sometime and we can chat until the sun rises. My ears and mind are always open.

Cheers,
David