Hello, I’m Bryan Barry.
By day, I’m an International Baccalaureate (IB) Design teacher, guiding the next generation of creative problem solvers as they shape what the next era of creative professionals looks like in an ever-evolving tech world. By night, I’m a creative director, designer, multimedia producer, and the creator behind Skullboi.
At its core, Skullboi is a space for creative expression and exploration in this rapidly shifting landscape. As a Xennial, I’ve lived on the border of two eras: public school during the analog years, college during the internet boom, and as an educator during the rise of algorithmic social media and generative AI. Skullboi is a place to explore how our analog past shapes our digital future. I’m not anti-tech, nor am I anti-AI; as a Xennial, I was born to navigate both worlds. But as a creative, I believe it’s vital for humans to keep one foot rooted in our analog past so creative expression remains strictly human-led.
I’m driven by the visual aesthetics of ’90s skate culture, clean typography, and an approachable, modern graphic sensibility. That love of visual art informs everything I do—from writing newsletters to producing video podcasts. Before starting any project, I ask myself: What is it about those last analog days that still resonates today? How can I use modern technology to connect with people globally, while keeping that connection as grounded and real as standing face-to-face in the analog world? My goal is never to choose one era over the other, or to reminisce without a hopeful wink toward the future.
My path to the classroom and multimedia wasn’t a straight line—an impossible route for this very queer guy, anyway—but the thread pulling it all together has always been the same: building community and creating spaces where people belong, share, and stay curious.
Before launching Skullboi, I spent years as a digital creator building an engaged community as the founder, host, and producer of the Pink Milk podcast—a project embraced so deeply it was brought into official Star Wars canon. (Yes, you can actually order a glass of Pink Milk inside Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks today—crazy, isn’t it!?)
I’ve also spent over a decade in the creative trenches developing brand identities, custom merchandise, and immersive retail experiences for comic cons, pop-up shops, and live events. Whether I’m guiding middle schoolers through design, crafting a brand identity, or recording the next episode, I’m driven by a singular mission: inspire curiosity, foster real belonging, and make rad things with cool people.
A Place to Connect, Not a Product
Skullboi is, and always will be, completely unmonetized. I have zero interest in paywalls, gated content, or turning this into a commercial venture. This project exists purely as a community hub—a space to connect, remember, and learn how our analog past continues to shape our digital future.
Want to collaborate, talk design, or swap retro stories? KIT.
