GAMA-GO

History

The group began silkscreening t-shirts with artwork from their friends in Long’s San Francisco garage. They wanted to help promote the San Francisco art scene and distract from their day jobs. Shortly after starting, one of Long’s friends, artist Tim Biskup joined them, and printed shirts with Biskup’s "Gama-Goon" character. The three of them together took the basement hobby and turned it into a company. They acquired a storefront in the SOMA neighborhood in San Francisco in 2005, and by 2015 the storefront closed. In 2006, Tim Biskup ceased his creative involvement with the company.

In 2006, GAMA–GO shifted their focus from apparel to gifts for the home and kitchen. 2009 saw the release of The Flipper, a guitar shaped spatula. The success of The Flipper helped to cement GAMA–GO's name among the top gift-ware design companies. GAMA–GO products are available in 3000+ stores internationally.

In June 2017 the company was acquired by NMR America and Greg Long exited. He next co-founded the consumer cannabis brand, Murmmr. Chris Edmundson remains the creative director of the GAMA–GO brand.

References

References

1. Nakao, Annie. (January 2, 2005). "Guys and dolls / Two San Francisco street wear designers turn their talents to endearingly thuggy toys". [[SFGATE]].
2. Walters, Helen. (2006-11-02). "300% Cotton: More T-Shirt Graphics". Laurence King Publishing.
3. Fornoff, Susan. (February 17, 2007). "Around the House". [[SFGATE]].
4. Estrada, Starla. (2005). "On the Gama-Go: A local designer sends hip monsters to take over your wardrobe". [[San Francisco Bay Guardian]] (SFBG).