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February 29, 2020
Gary Kemp
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Fresh out the oven - Donuts for Daze

February 29, 2020
Gary Kemp
Blog

Online now.!

Well that was a massive effort.! And a lot of lessons learned. Some painful - as are most lessons worth learning.

Over 3 years ago when i was sitting at my desk facing possible redundancy i had made the decision to do something creative. Something that wouldn’t cost a lot and that i could control. At that point the idea of Doric Skateboards was pretty much as it is now - i wanted to screen print as much of my own stuff as possible. Its taken until last year to venture into clothing. A couple of factors contribute to this.

Mainly Time and Confidence.

It takes time to plan venturing into new process’s. And i really had to wait for the down time of post Christmas to achieve that. And thanks to all the lovely people that support us i ended up with the budget to purchase new equipment too.

A four screen rig, new screens (you can’t use the same type of screens on a skateboard as a tee.! ), squeegees, ink (again - some different inks can be used.).

Its been a tough learning curve and i hope i’ve got that message across on social media. I’m not sharing the process to show how busy i am or anything like that. It’s meant to be a way of being totally transparent. I’ll share mistakes and concerns. No faking it (although i did used to think “fake it till you make it” was a way forward). I got very despondent that the tees etc weren’t printed “perfectly”. I’ve kinda got over that and realise i am still learning and i hope that people who support the brand will be ok with that too. If i wanted perfection i’d do them a different way - this way you can see the work that’s went into it all.

I’m not a confident person in many ways. I allow that negative voice to dictate - sometimes its my voice, sometimes its other peoples. But i’ve pushed through and am really proud of the new range. Its the fullest, most complete range we’ve done yet. Big thanks to Designer Chris Graham - amazing work by him again.

We both hope you like the new stuff - generally Doric Skateboards is a playful brand and this design keeps that. Although wait until you see the next design/collaboration. This one ain’t playful… ; )

Until then - thank you for all the positivity sent my way. Never taken for granted, always appreciated.

Cheers

Gary.

Featured
Harbour View Tee - Mimi x Doric
Harbour View Tee - Mimi x Doric
£30.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

Harbour View Tee - Mimi x Doric

New for 2025, Harbour View is the third in a series of designs by Mimi Hammill for Doric Studio.

As excitement builds in Aberdeen ahead of the arrival of the Tall Ships Race, we’ve turned our focus towards the horizon and the iconic shapes visible from the harbour: the Port Control Tower, the North Pier Lighthouse, the turbines of the Offshore Wind Farm, and of course the masts of sailing ships during the festival.

Including motifs from our previous collaborations, this design develops Mimi’s crisp, graphic view of Aberdeen’s cityscape, with a gentle nod to one of the most exciting civic events in a generation.

Front print design in blue on an offf white tee.

These are screen printed by us at Doric Studio onto a 100% Organic cotton Tee. Read more about it here.

Jersey 5.5 oz / 185 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.

Slains Castle Grey Tee Front Print
Slains Castle Grey Tee Front Print
£30.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

Slains Castle Grey Tee Front Print

Slains Castle dates back to the 16th Century and lies in ruins on the cliff tops near Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. As with everything “old” there are many myths and legends surrounding Slains. Chief among them is that Bram Stoker took inspiration from here for his novel Dracula. Its probably safe to say that he took inspiration from a variety of locations but it can’t be denied that he spent a bit of time here, so you never know! We’ll take it.!

We think its important to celebrate where we live, including all of its elements. This is another piece of that.

Thanks to  Eva Crawford-Mckee for this design - a follow up companion piece to our Northfield Tower design.

Front print design on a grey tee.

These are screen printed by us at Doric Studio onto a 100% Organic cotton Tee. Read more about it here.

Jersey 5.5 oz / 185 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.

Slains Castle Faded Denim Sweatshirt Front Print
Slains Castle Faded Denim Sweatshirt Front Print
£40.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

Slains Castle Faded Denim Sweatshirt Front Print

Slains Castle dates back to the 16th Century and lies in ruins on the cliff tops near Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. As with everything “old” there are many myths and legends surrounding Slains. Chief among them is that Bram Stoker took inspiration from here for his novel Dracula. Its probably safe to say that he took inspiration from a variety of locations but it can’t be denied that he spent a bit of time here, so you never know! We’ll take it.!

We think its important to celebrate where we live, including all of its elements. This is another piece of that.

Thanks to  Eva Crawford-Mckee for this design - a follow up companion piece to our Northfield Tower design.

Front print design on a blue sweatshirt.

These are screen printed by us at Doric Studio onto a 100% Organic cotton Sweatshirt. Read more about it here.

Brushed 3-ply 8.9 oz / 300 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.

Slains Castle Blue Tee Back Print
Slains Castle Blue Tee Back Print
£30.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

Slains Castle Blue Tee Back Print

Slains Castle dates back to the 16th Century and lies in ruins on the cliff tops near Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. As with everything “old” there are many myths and legends surrounding Slains. Chief among them is that Bram Stoker took inspiration from here for his novel Dracula. Its probably safe to say that he took inspiration from a variety of locations but it can’t be denied that he spent a bit of time here, so you never know! We’ll take it.!

We think its important to celebrate where we live, including all of its elements. This is another piece of that.

Thanks to  Eva Crawford-Mckee for this design - a follow up companion piece to our Northfield Tower design.

Back print design on a blue tee.

These are screen printed by us at Doric Studio onto a 100% Organic cotton Tee. Read more about it here.

Jersey 5.5 oz / 185 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.

They Live Sweatshirt Faded Black
They Live Sweatshirt Faded Black
£40.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

They Live Sweatshirt Faded Black

If you’ve never seen the 1988 film They Live then you’ll undoubtedly have seen the imagery from it. And so here’s ours!

Is it a commentary on capitalism and the control that media and government can have on us?

Or is it just a bit of fun from one of my favourite film makers John Carpenter?

Anyway. This is our homage to that film from the mind of Dfunkt.Robot.

Two colour print on back, logo front left.

Photoshoot by Jacob Adair.

Models Issy and Louis.

All hand screen printed at Doric Studios.

Brushed 3-ply 8.9 oz / 300 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.


They Live Sweatshirt Grey
They Live Sweatshirt Grey
£40.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

They Live Sweatshirt Grey

If you’ve never seen the 1988 film They Live then you’ll undoubtedly have seen the imagery from it. And so here’s ours!

Is it a commentary on capitalism and the control that media and government can have on us?

Or is it just a bit of fun from one of my favourite film makers John Carpenter?

Anyway. This is our homage to that film from the mind of Dfunkt.Robot.

Two colour print on back, logo front left.

Photoshoot by Jacob Adair.

Models Issy and Louis.

All hand screen printed at Doric Studios.

Brushed 3-ply 8.9 oz / 300 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.


They Live Long Sleeve Off White
They Live Long Sleeve Off White
£35.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

They Live Long Sleeve Off White

If you’ve never seen the 1988 film They Live then you’ll undoubtedly have seen the imagery from it. And so here’s ours!

Is it a commentary on capitalism and the control that media and government can have on us?

Or is it just a bit of fun from one of my favourite film makers John Carpenter?

Anyway. This is our homage to that film from the mind of Dfunkt.Robot.

Two colour print on front, sleeve print on lower left side.

Photoshoot by Jacob Adair.

Models Issy and Louis.

All hand screen printed at Doric Studios.

Jersey 5.5 oz / 185 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.


They Live T-Shirt Olive Green
They Live T-Shirt Olive Green
£30.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

They Live T-Shirt Olive Green

If you’ve never seen the 1988 film They Live then you’ll undoubtedly have seen the imagery from it. And so here’s ours!

Is it a commentary on capitalism and the control that media and government can have on us?

Or is it just a bit of fun from one of my favourite film makers John Carpenter?

Anyway. This is our homage to that film from the mind of Dfunkt.Robot.

Two colour print on back, logo front left, sleeve print on left side.

Photoshoot by Jacob Adair.

Models Issy and Louis.

All hand screen printed at Doric Studios.

Jersey 5.5 oz / 185 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.


They Live T-Shirt Faded Black
They Live T-Shirt Faded Black
£30.00
Limited Availability

They Live T-Shirt Faded Black

If you’ve never seen the 1988 film They Live then you’ll undoubtedly have seen the imagery from it. And so here’s ours!

Is it a commentary on capitalism and the control that media and government can have on us?

Or is it just a bit of fun from one of my favourite film makers John Carpenter?

Anyway. This is our homage to that film from the mind of Dfunkt.Robot.

Two colour print on back, logo front left, sleeve print on left side.

Photoshoot by Jacob Adair.

Models Issy and Louis.

All hand screen printed at Doric Studios.

Jersey 5.5 oz / 185 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.


They Live T-Shirt Grey
They Live T-Shirt Grey
£30.00
Limited Availability
Limited Availability

They Live T-Shirt Grey

If you’ve never seen the 1988 film They Live then you’ll undoubtedly have seen the imagery from it. And so here’s ours!

Is it a commentary on capitalism and the control that media and government can have on us?

Or is it just a bit of fun from one of my favourite film makers John Carpenter?

Anyway. This is our homage to that film from the mind of Dfunkt.Robot.

Two colour print on back, logo front left, sleeve print on left side.

Photoshoot by Jacob Adair.

Models Issy and Louis.

All hand screen printed at Doric Studios.

Jersey 5.5 oz / 185 g

100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun

UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.


February 29, 2020
Gary Kemp
Blog

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