Inside the Mind of Designer Tyler Myers
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Tyler grew up in the kind of place most people only pass through, a “pretty sparse part of Eastern Colorado,” as he describes it. “It’s not the Colorado you’re probably imagining in your head, I promise. No mountains, no neighbors for miles.” That vast quiet planted the seed for a very different kind of life. “Becoming a designer was basically a reaction to that,” he says. “I wanted to be around people, build buildings where folks could live together. When the time came, I packed my bags and started my journey.”
Rebellious Roots, Refined Design Vision
“I grew up in a part of Colorado that most people don’t picture—flat, quiet, and miles from the nearest neighbor,” they share. “Design became a way to build connection, to create spaces where people could come together.”
That instinct for community and contrast runs through their work. Defined by bold choices, rebellious charm, and a deep respect for quality, their designs push against the expected while still honoring the natural world. With a background shaped by rural solitude and a life marked by movement, their style is edgy, urban, and always evolving.
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That journey has taken him far from the plains, both geographically and creatively. His latest stop: a collaboration with Known, where his mix of urban edge and grounded quality comes to life. “Working with people who care about good design and high-quality stuff is always a good time,” he says. “I’m excited to help people feel more comfortable in their own space with stuff they’re gonna want to keep around for a long time.”
The new collection carries his signature streak of individuality. “I’ve always had somewhat of a rebel streak,” he admits. “I more or less just wanted to create a collection that differs from common mainstream comforts. I also wanted to show that a unique, rebellious space can be achieved with items that aren’t necessarily revolutionary.” It’s a philosophy informed by experience—in his own home, before selling his “SO CUTE” condo to move abroad, he leaned into “extremely saturated colors amid a warm white backdrop.”
Now, in the midst of a major relocation to Berlin, Tyler’s style is evolving again. “We’re sleeping in a spare room at somebody else’s house until we move into a temp flat in Berlin, Germany,” he says. “From there, we’ll figure out what’s next. Since leaving my parents’ place for college, I haven’t stayed in one spot for too long.”
Life right now is shared with his partner, Anastasia, two human roommates, and two dogs. Even meals have their own personality. “My favorite dinners are the ones where we just cook some fancy dish for an hour or so, then stand in the kitchen eating it,” he says. “Very seldom do we get delivery or takeout. The idea of eating amazing food from a nice restaurant in your own house is so weird to me.”
If asked to name a celebrity who reflects his style, he laughs. “Omg I am so bad at celebrities. I always get John Lennon & Elton John mixed up if that says something,” he admits. Instead, he draws from “a few Portland-Famous artists” whose work inspires him in “color pops and balance.”
When it comes to how he works, his process is as fluid as a river. “Am I impulsive? I suppose you could say that. I’d describe myself more as a fish swimming through a river system. I pick a tributary, a spur, and follow it. I know I can always go backward but usually that’s a bit more difficult.”
His longest stint in one place as an adult was five years, the life of someone always in motion. “I have a feeling I’ll probably swim down that river again.”
Beyond design, movement is a constant. “I’m really into climbing, cycling, and hiking around. If I stand still for too long my body aches and my mind gets restless. Anything that keeps me going.”
Among the possessions that travel with him are mementos layered with meaning. “Our first pup passed away not too long ago. She was a beautiful, white German shepherd/husky mix. We started collecting all sorts of white dog mementos. We’ll probably never stop, so anything we find that reminds us of her, we keep around and find a place for.” Another keepsake is more unexpected: “I just found an old spell-checker that my grandma would carry around. Think of an old 1980s pocket calculator but for spelling instead of... calculating. It’s got a sick vinyl cover, metal corner guards, and that classic LCD screen that doesn’t work when it gets too cold.”
Lately, his favorite design inspirations come from publications with a personal lens. “I’ve been really into Apartamento lately. It’s nice to see other people’s living space from such an intimate perspective. Broccoli Publishing is also producing some amazing stuff right now. Obsessed with their new Female Pentimento book they just released.”
When asked what’s next, he is intentionally vague... "Who knows?!" he says, "We'll be in a wildly different place so ya'll's guess is as good as mine. Hopefully nice things..."