Justin Krietemeyer and Steven Harrington of National Forest have been jamming out crazy-inspiring work for years. In a world where art all-too-often exists as residue of negative energy (insert corny emo song here), we couldn't help but take the time to chat with the overlords of optimism about collaboration, running their design shop and making work that consistently beams good vibes and high fives for all.

Here is a fun chat and studio tour with our Chicago-local, infinitely friendly, incased meat lovin' homie, Cody Hudson from 2009. Re-released with bigger and better images.