For a superstar designer, Nik is incredibly humble. Yet he has credits on features like Guardians of the Galaxy & Blade Runner 2049. He’s a studio owner. He’s an athlete, submitting himself to physical challenges that would make you cry. Enjoy his zen energy & frequent moments of brilliance in this conversation.

Timecodes

0:01:30 | Starting Your Own Studio 

0:07:00 | Backstory: Graffiti to Mograph

0:14:00 | Backstory: Arsenal Football Club

0:21:58 | Blade Runner 2049 & Working with Denis Villeneuve

0:33:10 | First Hires for Your Studio 

0:39:12 | Growing Your Studio

0:42:40 | Profitability of Studio Ownership

0:46:51 | Taking Your Hands Off the Box

0:50:39 | Clients Are People Too

0:53:05 | Who is Twenty Third C?

0:56:42 | Nature as Inspiration 

1:07:08 | Mental Running Challenges

1:27:20 | Spirituality

1:28:51 | Outro