In the most recent episode of Blueprint, Complex and Noah Callahan-Beaver caught up with New York-based artist KAWS to discuss his influences, practices, and upcoming plans. The New Jersey-born pop artist has undertaken huge collaborative projects over the years including a Uniqlo x Peanuts capsule, Air Jordan designs, hooking up with NIGO from A Bathing Ape, and Pharrell.

Working across several media including, paint, illustration, graffiti, and graphic design, KAWS has built a huge following with his multicolor, life-size pieces and infamous character, Doug. In the video above, he details his early influences, how he landed his now sold-out capsules, and the influences behind his much-loved and recognized motifs.

Blueprint is a new series from Complex which highlights today’s most impactful creative directors, inventors, designers, executives, and artists including Jimmy Iovine, Todd McFarlane, and Bobby Hundreds.

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And in case you missed it, here's a look at Complex's 'Blueprint' with Daniel Arsham.