Mohawk: How did the studio become interested in environmentally-friendly design?
Cast Iron Design: It was really a merger of two passions—graphic design and environmentalism. This interest was initially sparked during my graduate education at the University of Arizona, specifically during an interdisciplinary course called Critical Issues in Design led by Ellen McMahon. A big component of the course was examining the role of sustainability in all fields of design (architecture, industrial design, graphic design, etc.). When I realized what a huge impact designers can have, it immediately and permanently altered my course. Although it was myself who initially guided the studio in this direction, it was fully embraced by my business partner and we plan to practice environmentally responsible design throughout the life of the studio.