As you've probably guessed my name is Patty Palazzo. Born and raised in Akron, OH, it's always been about art, music and fashion for me. I graduated from Kent State University with a Graphic Design degree in hand, and then moved to Los Angeles New Year's Eve 1995 - and never left!

Technically, yes, I am a graphic designer, however, I've worn many hats over the years: personal assistant, web designer, web mistress, photographer, merchandiser, photo retoucher, videographer, music editor... sounding board! I've been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to explore many of those skills working with John Taylor of Duran Duran, who has been a great mentor, friend and supporter. John was working solo in the mid-late '90s, and I helped him create, run and maintain his website, known as Trust The Process (TTP). It was a grassroots, creative outlet for his music, thoughts, ideas and a great way to maintain a connection with his fanbase. It was also a no rules creative playground and experiment lab for me! I learned a lot and grew a lot. I worked with John on designing all of his CD packaging as well as creating other merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, posters... a magazine!) It was like art school for the both of us!

In addition to working with John, I was brought on to create the logo identity for clothing company Juicy Couture and worked very closely with Juicy's co-founders, Gela and Pam (whom I consider great mentors and inspirations as well). I also worked on women's graphic logos and designs for the company for many years. Eventually Juicy launched a men's line, and John and I played a big part in the design direction of it all. Hundreds (thousands maybe??!) of logos and designs were created by us over 5 years. Partners in couture crime. It was a lot of fun, and yet another creative outlet I'm grateful for where I learned so much, surrounded by some amazing people.

In the midst of all of this, I've also had the pleasure to have an ongoing working relationship with Duran Duran since 2003 designing logos, t-shirts, tour programmes, calendars, DVD packaging, stage clothes, CD packaging and a vinyl album.

Adding another log to the fire, I'm now just launching my own t-shirt/greeting card line, which you will find on this website. Called The Punk Masters, it's all about designs created and hand screen printed by me. I love the art of screen printing so now I get to do it all! The designs start where I left off with Juicy Mens, combining imagery and aesthetics from the great classic masters and royalty of centuries past, but punked up and rocked out and living in my world now - all with a healthy dose of humor on the side. Viva les art, music and fashion!

For more, John Taylor interviews me here.

contact: patty@trusttheprocess.com

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