Designer, DJ, consultant, art director, and collaborator, Heron Preston’s approach to his creative work is both unique and deeply immersed in culture. His early experiences, inspirations and insatiable curiosity always enabled him to dream, and combined with his background in design, storytelling and technology, Heron is constantly questioning, innovating and moving forward. His commitment to sustainability is at the core of much of his work, and the experimental collaborations he’s done with the DSNY, NASA and HP are not only inspiring, they have provided a roadmap for other designers and brands to follow.

In this conversation we go full circle with Heron, from his early influences growing up in San Francisco, to how his ability to dream shaped his future in New York City.