Artist, designer and Vans collaborator Taka Hayashi for OTH’s ongoing Portrait series.

How does it feel to now work with a well establish brand like Vans, while you were growing up in the underground skate scene?

It’s awesome to work for such an iconic brand like Vans. I’ve been skating in Vans since I was a little kid.

An art form that is still mysterious to you?

Life.

Favorite board game?

Naked Twister.

What question would you like to be asked?

What animal would you like to be reborn as?