Today we’d like to introduce you to Cory P.
Hi Cory, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Art and design have always been second nature to me. Looking back, I feel like creativity has always been a part of who I am. As a kid, I was constantly making things, drawings, or little projects I came up with on my own. I was fascinated by typography, graffiti, cartoons, logos, and anything that involved visual expression.
As I got older, that passion evolved from drawing and art into graphic design. What really got me started was music. I wanted to create my own mixtape covers, CD artwork, and logos. At the time, I wasn’t thinking about fashion or building a brand; I just wanted to create visuals that looked as good as the artists and projects that inspired me.
I taught myself graphic design software and spent countless hours experimenting, learning, and developing my skills. At the same time, I was pursuing an education and career in engineering and design-related fields. Those experiences taught me structure, organization, and discipline, things that became just as important as creativity. I learned how to manage projects, organize files, follow processes, and work efficiently, which ultimately helped elevate my design work.
Over time, one creative outlet led to another. Mixtape covers turned into branding, branding turned into logo design, and eventually that expanded into apparel and building my own brands. What started as a personal passion became a career, and then became a business. Today, I still approach design with the same curiosity and excitement I had when I was creating things as a kid, just on a much larger scale.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I wouldn’t say it’s been completely smooth, but I also don’t look at challenges as setbacks. Early on, I spent time trying to secure funding and support for my brand because I thought that was the path I needed to take. After hearing a lot of “no’s,” I realized I was looking for validation from other people when I really just needed to believe in my own vision.
Those experiences taught me independence. Instead of waiting for someone else to fund my ideas, I decided to build things my own way. Once I stopped focusing on what I didn’t have and started focusing on what I could create, everything changed.
One of my core beliefs is that your work should speak for itself. Challenges are part of the process, but anything worth building takes time, effort, and persistence. People and circumstances can create obstacles, but they can’t stop you unless you stop yourself.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m an artist and designer through and through. Design isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am. Whether it’s branding, apparel, graphics, or visual storytelling, I’ve always been drawn to creating things that connect with people on an emotional level.
What I’m most proud of is building my brand, Spiders N Scorpions. It’s the culmination of years of creativity, experimentation, and growth. What makes it special to me is that it’s rooted in nostalgia. I want people to feel something when they see my work, to be reminded of a moment, an era, or a feeling that means something to them.
What sets me apart is my attention to detail, authenticity, and commitment to quality. I don’t try to be anyone else. Every designer brings their own perspective, and what I create is uniquely mine. I focus on the little details that people may not notice right away but definitely feel. At the end of the day, I want my work to be memorable, meaningful, and true to who I am.
What are your plans for the future?
I’m looking forward to doing more pop-ups, collaborating with other creatives and brands, and becoming more involved in the Kansas City community.
For now, my focus is on creating great work, building visibility for Spiders N Scorpions, and growing the brand the right way.
