"WE MAKE COMPUTERS WORK HARDER"
Eddie—better known as Spaced Out—understands the power of branding and world-building.
Eddie reflects on a creative journey that began almost accidentally. In 2009, as a high school junior, he enrolled in a photography class for one simple reason: it allowed him to walk around campus. That class introduced him to Photoshop—and once he discovered it, something clicked. With multiple tabs open at all times, he balanced school assignments alongside personal projects, already blurring the line between coursework and passion.
After graduating, Eddie designed his first T-shirt graphic. The name Spaced Out emerged from his longtime admiration for Kid Cudi; that debut design featured Cudi’s face—an early marker of the identity he was beginning to build. The now-classic baghead motif traces even further back, inspired by a drawing a friend made in elementary school, itself pulled from the visual language of The Fairly OddParents.
He began posting his work on Twitter, where encouragement from friends—and the compliments they received while wearing his pieces—fueled his momentum. By 2020, Spaced Out was everywhere. Eddie committed to placing his work across the city as much as possible, turning visibility into presence.
Today, his shop reflects a deep commitment to originality. Beyond clothing, hats, and accessories, Spaced Out offers an eclectic mix of custom pieces—paintings, toys, books, journals, and statues—many unlike anything we’d seen before. Each item contributes to a broader universe rather than existing as a standalone product.
After moving to Las Vegas, Eddie fell in love with First Friday and the city’s creative pulse. While he’s inspired by the current direction of Vegas art, he’s also concerned about its future. With Midtown expansion creeping toward downtown, potential 10 p.m. noise restrictions, art spaces being bought out for condos, and a reported dip in tourism, the arts district faces real pressure. If casinos are feeling the shift, Eddie notes, local bars and creative spaces need support now more than ever.
What he values most about Vegas is its sense of community—artists supporting artists, people staying connected rather than competing. It’s a contrast to cities like Los Angeles or New York, where creative environments can feel more cutthroat.
Looking ahead, Eddie hopes to open his own physical space—one that serves as a shop, event venue, workshop hub, and platform for other brands. A place where creativity can live, gather, and grow.
His message to the next generation is simple, borrowed from the late MF DOOM:
“Follow your heart.”
