Kennedy Poynter (contd):

so it hasn't been long and that's the whole point of this site but enough about us ! ! .
Onto Kennedy Poynter or POYNTER DESIGN is a self taught graphic & footwear designer based in Auckland NZ. Kennedy has been designing apparel, logos, footwear and T-shirt graphics for many infamous labels here in Aotearoa and some in the good ole USA. "I have been doing this for way too long, but it's in my blood" Kennedy.

A little bit of History: 1991-1992 Opened a retail store Cheapskates in Whangarei 1993-1994 Moved to Auckland to Manage Cheapskates Papatoetoe 1995-1999 Brand Manager & Designer for Boom Skateboards. 1999-2002 Started Poynter footwear with Brooke Howard-Smith. 2003-2005 Designer at Moneyshot Clothing. 2003- Part Owner, Designer Sifika Footwear. 2006- DIrector Dark Water Ltd.

Present day: Riot Bros
is a distribution & marketing company based in Auckland, New Zealand. Representing only quality brands, chosen for their own unique style. Riot Brothers takes pride in carefully cultivating each brand to find the best fit in the media and retail environment. Ensuring we protect the appeal and integrity of each range, whether it’s focusing on the most exclusive boutiques or your local street/skate store.




Label: and if that was not enough for one person ?, Kennedy is working on....... ESHE is the purveyor of fine graphics and denim. Inspired by life, art, 90’s skate culture, music, the golden age of freethought and more. "Our goal is to create a new avenue to expose new ideas and concepts. Whether that is though a pair of jeans or through artwork that pushes the boundaries what can be done with modern printing techniques on the humble t-shirt. We don’t know where this project will end up, but ESHE is all about the journey".

and there is even more to this man of many talents, The “Chroma Project” is Eshe’s artist program. Featuring contributing artists from New Zealand and around the world. This is our vehicle to showcase new artwork that is uncompromised by the company logos. The Chroma Project is artwork exhibited on our not so humble t-shirt. Each Chroma t-shirt features the artist bio printed inside the neck and a woven Chroma Project label as your guarantee of authenticity.

so all you have to do is check the links provided and get into it, designers, artist or just keen to no more.........

LINK: RiotBrothers Distribution