Why, Hello There.

Howdy! I'm the affable fellow that makes up the international design shop of Why, Hello There. I specialize in print, identity and environment work and am based outta Portland, OR. Questions / comments? Email me at whyhellothere (at) jonschafer.com
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People ask me “how do you do it?” And I tell them “Shut up. I’m the one asking the questions around here.” Will Ferrell accepts the award for Tiger Woods, ESPY’s 2008.

More from the Team Pictory’s showcase on “Life Lessons from Elders”. Refreshing stories and pictures. Great way to start the day.

Never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city. Never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.

From Team Pictory on “Life Lessons”

Badassery! They Draw and Cook. New fav.

100% adore this catalog for Loyola University. Well played!

Am liking the Threadless + Havianas collab.

Want. Oh wait, Own. Yes sir.

These ‘nature’ planters are straight dope! Made locally and in 2 other colors (grey and yellow), they just made my ‘want” list.

Derik Kim has skillz!

Old Spice - moustaches!

This World Cup 2010 ad for adidas miCoach was aired with my logo on it! It’s the green “mi” on the iPhone shown here. Yes sir.

Watch the video here

Great website on minimalist design (and a minimalist website to boot).

Am liking this digital version of the popular Holga.

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