The fact that FORTPORT has not featured OMFG co. yet is practically a crime.

It’s nearly impossible to be in this town and not be exposed to their stunning array of works strewn about. The three men behind the odd acronym (which when I first heard it looked like swear words, condensed) are Jeremy, Mathew, and Fritz. They have been working hard building out and polishing up a new space for their creative efforts at ADX Portland and were kind enough to have an open house. This post is aimed at strengthening the design community in Portland, and expressing what excellent people are drawn to OMFG co. Because they kick ass.

And when you work as hard as these three, you gain some respect. And when you are as kind as these three, you gain some friends. Oh and they are humble, and happy to see you. If you get a chance to work with them, their first order of business is probably hugs. We hug you back guys, because after the hug you produce some dope shit.

The OMFG co. catalogue of work is worthy of several posts, so it’s no wonder their new space is perfectly fitting, perfectly authentic, and designed to function. Bike racks, a kitchen, blackboard, studio table, labelled drawers, and a 48-star Old Glory accompany built-out shelves and work stations. A collection of cameras (vintage, holga, polaroid, you name it) takes up two shelves and a meeting room with a slowly flickering electric fireplace are just a couple of the treasures in this place.

Screenprinting stations, a workshop with all the tools you need, a letterpressing station, and dreams come true for any designer are what you will find here. All to support the work that is fueling their momentum.

Now for some people.

Elsa, 1/2 of Always With Honor, and a knit. shrimp. button.

Clifton Burt, Duane King, and Kate Bingaman-Burt. Get these 3 in a single frame because they are magic. This is what a supportive design community looks like.

Victoria Mesenbrink (in white) with one Jessica Hoffman – both part of the real OMFG co family.

Aaron Draplin and his lady Leigh with the bracelet that stole hearts, these two are true blue American working heroes. This is true. Consult the internet.

100% of Always with Honor on their awesome rides. No helmet + PBR on a Portland summer evening. What?

It’s been forever since we mentioned Portland’s finest poet, Zachary Schomburg, awesome that he showed up to support the co.

These were just the people I could grab & snap, there were hordes people. Hordes. A tight, interconnected working network. Basically the entire breadth of the creative community in Portland. Seeing their new space was one thing, seeing their network was another. Quality people are clearly drawn to each other, and it was an awesome lesson in human-ness. Work hard, be nice.

In addition to the space, OMFG co. launched their new website on the same day. Look long and hard folks, this is how things are made.