The First Collaboration – Young Psychos x Warios

Introducing our first artist collaboration.

For Drop 01, Young Psychos linked up with Italian artist Warios to channel the brand’s early DNA—bold in attitude and deep in car culture. The result: Welcome to the Psych Ward—a raw, hand-inked graphic made from brush, paper, and a razor-sharp sense of visual tension.

Based in Rome, Warios comes from a background that blends graffiti, lettering, and calligraphy. “I started doing graffiti when I was a kid in 2000,” he said. “It evolved into a passion for calligraphy and design. For me, it was a natural progression.”

Known for his dry-brush technique and precision-based linework, Warios brings a unique approach to every piece. His process starts in a sketchbook—never on a screen. “My work is 100% handmade at the beginning. I always start on paper. I create a lot of small sketches, explore different directions, and then step away before finalizing. Letting the idea sit for a while helps me see what’s working.”

When approached by Young Psychos founder Cory Dawson, the collaboration stood out from the usual inbox noise. “A lot of requests come in through Instagram or my site, but most feel generic. This one felt serious—professional, detailed, and clear.”

The concept brief was simple: design something that matches the brand’s tone. Warios pulled from graphic design influences, layered composition, and calligraphy technique to give every line meaning. “I did a benchmark study, explored reference points, then worked with brush and ink until it felt right. The goal was something visually striking, but also sharp and artistic—not a typical logo.”

Look closely at the final graphic and the details emerge: ink shifts, textured strokes, controlled pressure.

“The devil is in the details,” he said. “My style is about layers—small imperfections, dry ink, sharp edges. I want people to feel like they’re wearing something unapologetic, intense, and made by an actual artist.”

Warios described the final piece as a reflection of both identities: his and the brand’s. “It’s not just a graphic—this is visual storytelling. Lettering becomes motion. Structure becomes emotion. That’s the point.”

And what was playing in the background during all this? “Always a mix—classic hip hop, trap, electronic, ambient sound. It helps me stay in the zone—locked in, focused. I close the door, start early, and don’t stop. The party comes after.”

For Young Psychos, this piece is a marker of intent, a blueprint for collaboration, and a standard for how we work. This is how we do it—artists who get it, ideas that stick, and art that earns a place on your back.