What Up Doe?! This week, we’re chopping it up with Jon Genius — a Detroit creative, designer, and storyteller whose work has shaped the city’s visual culture from streetwear to album art. Known for his brand Corner Store Goods and collaborations with icons like Big Sean, Jon has built a career rooted in community, intentional storytelling, and paying homage to the city that raised him. A self-taught designer who went from drawing Dragon Ball Z characters as a kid to working alongside top creative directors, Jon’s journey is a testament to consistency, culture, and knowing your lane.
We’re talking:
- How Detroit shaped his identity as a designer and storyteller
- Working on Big Sean’s Detroit 2
- Building the Corner Store Goods brand
- How to turn ideas into streetwear, events, and community partnerships
- The StockX collab empowering young Detroit creatives
Join us for a dope, inspiring conversation with one of the city's marquee creatives as we break down branding, culture, creativity, and the mindset it takes to bring Detroit stories to life through design.
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