- Bryan Thompson
Bryan Thompson (born
October 11 ,1974 inPhoenix, Arizona ) is an automotive and freelance designer. He received a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree from College for Creative Studies in1999 and was employed atNissan Design America inSan Diego . Thompson is known most predominantly for developing the relationship between Nissan andAirstream that lead to the creation of the BaseCamp Trailer, manufactured by Airstream. Thompson has created production and concept car designs for Nissan, including the Armada interior and the Actic interior and Airstream Trailer Concept revealed at the2004 Detroit International Auto Show. In2005 , he opened his own studio in San Diego.His approach to design can be described as functional and whimsical. In the June
2006 issue ofArchitectural Digest , he was cited as initiating the relationship with Airstream by showing up "at the opening of the Airstream Diner onLos Angeles 's Santa Monica Boulevard tricked out in a pair of silver trousers and bearing a gift." The gift was a model of the trailer that would eventually become the production BaseCamp.Thompson lives with his domestic partner, a local news anchorman in San Diego. He currently maintains a column on Bravo TV's design blog, which showcases his designing talents as well as many professional and personal pieces of advice, including creativity,
coming out issues and a very humorous, lighthearted view on life in general.External links
* [http://www.bryanthompsondesign.com Bryan Thompson Design website]
* [http://www.gaywheels.com/bryan_thompson_designer.htm Bryan Thompson's BRAVO TV Interview]
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