Greg Marcisz
Google
Peak Design HQ is nothing short of a magical utopia. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’re greeted by a rush of fresh mountain air (occasionally simulated by an allegedly “cost prohibitive” air conditioning system)
The halls are filled with professionals who casually wrestle Bigfoot in their downtime and summit Everest before brunch, all while skillfully designing the Peak Design products we know and love. This HQ is located in an old cannery, and the PD crew continue that legacy by canning realized dreams, and selling them to their customers in tastefully designed, environmentally friendly packaging.
The employees? Absolute f’kin legends. These folks use one hand to conjure up the coolest gear, while using the other to navigate their motorcycles through treacherous mountain passes (and/or Bay Area traffic). Their CEO? Pretty sure he’s the real Indiana Jones, but with better bags and a bike instead of a horse. Everyone here exudes both efficiency and a kind of zen-like calm that can only come from spending their days surrounded by superior design.
As for the WiFi? Don’t get me started… Thanks to new access points, the network is incredible. You can download a high-res copy of their award winning Black Friday video, in less time than it takes for that guaranteed feeling of regret to show up after a misguided purchase of a Quad Lock mount.
If you haven’t been to Peak Design HQ, what are you even doing with your life? You’ll leave feeling like you too can wrestle Bigfoot, or at tackle your next weekend expedition —with nothing but Peak Design gear strapped to your back.
11/10 would visit again, if only to breathe the air (whether natural or conditioned).
PS, if you want a challenge:
Locate and set off the confetti cannon. If confronted, just say “Zona told me to”