ABOUT DISTORTEDD
Distortedd, also known as Anhia Zaira Santana, is a visual artist, illustrator, and animator originating from Philadelphia. She leverages tools such as a pen, paintbrush, canvas, or sketchpad to design unique characters and reinterpret popular culture icons. Her digital displays of talent have gained recognition from reputable platforms such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, Complex, Highsnobiety, Tumblr, Harper’s Bazaar, Fader, Genius, and The Source.
She has collaborated with well-known brands such as Reebok for an official sneaker, Topps, Mattel, Spotify, Foot Locker, Champs, Mountain Dew, adidas, Amazon Prime, Polaroid, Nike, and Puma. In 2023, she unveiled her first collectible figurine. In addition to her brand collaborations, she has also produced music videos for renowned international musicians, including the legendary MF Doom.
NFL Capsule Overview
I envisioned this collection as a platform to express my artistic ingenuity by reimagining team mascots and logos with an engineering and machinery perspective. Every team comprises of individual elements (players) working together to fulfill a common goal or task (victory) with the exactness of a perfectly tuned machine.
I find the mascots of sports teams fascinating. The idea is entertaining, particularly when it comes to animal mascots such as the Eagles. Their range of emotions from excitement to fury is enjoyable to depict. My thoughts on sports invariably lead me to the passion and emotion of fans during and post-games. I am drawn to that unfiltered emotion, as it echoes the fervor people can exhibit for their sources of joy, just as art does for me.
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Blitz Champz
Blitz Champz is a fun and competitive card game for football fans ages 7 and up. Created by Adrienne Smith, Boston Renegades wide receiver, football advocate and spokesperson, and entrepreneur, Blitz Champz is a fast-paced, action-packed game perfect for kids, families, and friends. Blitz Champz also reinforces math skills for students in grades 3-8 and can be used as a math learning tool for schools, and at home for fun and family bonding time. The game features 100 vibrantly-illustrated playing cards characterizing a diverse lineup of male and female players. The Blitz Champz NFL Collection features eye-catching, stylized designs that capture the essence of each of the NFL’s 32 teams. For more information, please visit www.blitzchampz.com.
Adrienne Smith
Adrienne Smith is the founder of Gridiron Queendom, a company dedicated to promoting and supporting women and girls around the world who play tackle and flag football. Adrienne and her work have been featured on Today, Forbes, and the iconic Gonna Need Milk ad campaign for the milk industry’s Team Milk!
Adrienne is not only the inventor of Blitz Champz, an award-winning football card game suitable for ages 7 and above, but also its developer since 2015. She created the game to deliver the thrill and pleasure of football to both children and adults in an entertaining, dynamic manner. Adrienne has even organized Blitz Champz events for NFL teams including the Patriots, Steelers, Packers, and Seahawks. She also offers Blitz Champz Workshops for schools and youth groups, as the game can serve as a mathematical educational aid. It assists students in grades 3-8 in enhancing their strategic thinking and mental math abilities.
Adrienne, a renowned athlete, has been a five-time participant in the U.S. women’s national flag football team, securing three silver medals. She has also been part of the U.S. women’s national tackle football team twice, earning two gold medals. Currently, she plays as a wide receiver for the Boston Renegades, a team with which she has claimed six national championships. Adrienne holds the record for All-Time Receiving Yards in the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), earning her the moniker “female Jerry Rice.”
Adrienne embarked on her professional career in Japan, serving as a translator and International Relations Coordinator for the Japanese Board of Education. While holding this position for two years, she created and co-hosted a local TV show aimed at teaching American culture to the Japanese. She holds an MBA in Media & Entertainment from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Japanese and Film, with a focus on pre-med, from Washington University in St. Louis. Adrienne currently resides in New York City.
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STABLE GOODS
S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods is a luxury luggage and bag brand that is independently owned by a Black entrepreneur, Rashad Lyons, who founded it in 2016. The brand taps into urban culture for creative inspiration, using it as a catalyst for product development, and this approach serves as the fundamental basis of the brand.
We aim to improve the functionality of products for everyday people. This includes the constantly traveling enthusiast, the athlete requiring storage for their sportswear and equipment, or the daily commuter who wants to travel securely and fashionably.
Rashad Lyons
Rashad Khari Lyons, the creator of S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods, a high-end luggage and bag brand, spent his childhood in California and New York. His cross-coastal upbringing allowed him to experience the increasing impact of urban culture on visual art, fashion, sneakers, music, and professional sports. Rashad has incorporated these influences into his lifestyle and travel brand.
The brand has been highlighted in films and showcased at major tradeshows and events since 2016. Additionally, since 2020, Rashad has owned and managed three separate S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods retail locations.
“We’re not merely a travel pack manufacturer; we epitomize urban culture. Our creativity enables us to impact the world. We stand for sports, luxury, travel, hip hop, fashion, sneakers, and the essence of life! We recognize the unmatched inspiration that the urban culture brings to people from all walks of life. That very inspiration sparks the creativity behind the products we create. WE ARE A LIFESTYLE BRAND… Introducing S.T.A.B.L.E.”
The Goods from S.T.A.B.L.E.
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Hedley & Bennett
Hedley & Bennett creates professional-quality culinary tools designed to inspire creativity and confidence in every kitchen. The journey began with an apron, crafted in collaboration with the industry’s most rigorous durability and functionality testers – renowned chefs. Under the leadership of founder Ellen Bennett, Hedley & Bennett has evolved into an expanding collection of practical, durable, and aesthetically pleasing kitchen gear made to stand the test of time and countless meals.
Ellen Marie Bennett, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Hedley & Bennett
Ellen Bennett, the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Hedley & Bennett, a kitchenware company based in Los Angeles, is a multi-talented individual. She is a renowned cook, designer, author, and mother. Half Mexican and half English, Ellen’s passion for cooking led her to attend culinary school in Mexico City when she was just 18. After her return to LA, she worked as a professional cook in some of the city’s top kitchens, including the two-Michelin starred Providence. Here, she identified the scope for enhancing the standard kitchen work attire. With a humble beginning of just $300, Hedley & Bennett was launched with a single apron that combined professional quality with style. Today, the company, which is now worth 8-figures, has grown to include not just aprons, but other kitchen essentials like professional-grade knives, cutting boards, kitchen linens, and more. Bennett is also a respected author. Her memoir, “Dream First, Details Later,” serves as an inspirational guide for those who wish to follow their dreams without hindrance.
**@Hedleyandbennett**
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