Brands Made To Stretch

Rivian Gear Guard®

"Designed to put a smile on people’s face."
– Executive Creative Director, Rivian


We created a monster, not a Yeti. Developed as an interactive mascot to contrast with Rivian’s polished vehicle interface, “Gary The Gear Guard” was thrust into the limelight as the brand’s go-to spokesperson and valuable corporate asset.

"Designed to put a smile on people’s face."
– Executive Creative Director, Rivian


We created a monster, not a Yeti. Developed as an interactive mascot to contrast with Rivian’s polished vehicle interface, “Gary The Gear Guard” was thrust into the limelight as the brand’s go-to spokesperson and valuable corporate asset.

Rivian Gear Guard®

"Designed to put a smile on people’s face."
– Executive Creative Director, Rivian


We created a monster, not a Yeti. Developed as an interactive mascot to contrast with Rivian’s polished vehicle interface, “Gary The Gear Guard” was thrust into the limelight as the brand’s go-to spokesperson and valuable corporate asset.

2020© James Dunphy

2020© James Dunphy