Hello, I’m Joshua; some people call me Jbarks, Barker, Barks or some variant thereof, others just say “dude”. I was given the (very unorthodox) middle name by a friend called Ernest when we were sophmores in design school.
I’ve just finished 2 years of open secrets working for the Singapore government and I’m looking forward to whatever lies ahead. Before that, I graduated with a Diploma in Visual Communication from Temasek Design School. I love print, typography, photography and would love to meet Eugene Richards, Matthew Carter, Paula Scher and Jim Marshall before I die. Or in heaven, if I don’t get to see them beforehand.
I’m certified in Laser-class boats, but I haven’t touched one since high school. I’ve also briefly experienced a Cat Taipan (whoa) and a 420. I intend to get back in the boat some time before I turn 30; it’s quite an experience being out on the water by yourself.
I play bass guitar in The Fire Fight, and teach whenever I feel like it.
I like dark chocolate, red wine, a good scotch & soda, Basmati rice, communicating on the go, watches, basses, good food, dreaming, coffee (although I’m told it aggravates my panic disorder), short hair, Anna Stern, 30 Rock, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Death Cab for Cutie, MSTRKRFT, Sigur Rós, Stars, The Coup, The Roots, The Perishers, Travis, Wilco, and reading people.
If you’re looking to talk to me, I like a good drink and good company. Either way, I haven’t planned my future just yet.