The cool C2 lifestyle
MANILA, Philippines - Harry Hawson, CEO of Maverick by Design, the company that has sparked a new wave of interest in quirky and catchy electro-luminescent apparel, knows what it truly means to be a maverick. Harry struck gold with one bright idea that gave him rising success which has transcended creativity and geography.
Harry is a perfect example of living the C2 cool and clean lifestyle — passionate, forward-thinking, and ever daring to live life to the fullest. Unleashing his distinct creativity, Harry came up with designs ranging from shirts, caps, bags, accessories, decors, signage, to posters that boast a one-of-a-kind pop art bling. The added pizzazz of animated light using LED (light emitting diodes) and EFL (electro-luminescent fiber lighting) technology has been reason enough for many to delight in the novelty of his illumined wares. After all, it can be invigorating to give in to our flashy and party-going alter egos once in a while by donning a shirt that says “watch me” in such distinctive style.
Finding His True Passion
For Harry, the road to living the good life wasn’t as clear-cut as he would have liked. Nonetheless, by drawing inspiration from books like The Secret and Paolo Coelho’s The Alchemist, he was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
“I realized that if I were to start my own business it should be something I’m very passionate about. And with an abundance of personal interests and hobbies, I needed something that would capture everything into one enterprise. So I thought about combining technology with fashion,” Harry shared. “If you’re true to your passion, people will recognize that and help you succeed.”
Harry’s journey to success has no doubt taken off to a promising beginning. Through his hard work and dedication, the success of Maverick by Design has allowed him to experience life at the cusp of contentment and happiness.
“The best thing in my life right now is that I am able to enjoy my life on my own terms,” he remarked. “For many years I’ve been working for different companies, and I’m glad that I finally had the courage to take that leap of faith and start this business. In the end I was able to find something that I truly love doing — and isn’t that the ultimate triumph in life anyway?”
Harry knows that it’s about appreciating the simple everyday joys that make life more pleasurable, whether pursuing a hobby or just catching up with old pals.
“What I love most about my life right now is that I’m able to do the things I like whenever I want to. I can work when I want to work, wake up late when I want to, read a good book anytime, travel, and most of all spend time with my friends,” he said. “While it’s great to achieve success in life, true happiness can’t truly be measured in the number of cars you own or your possessions alone. Being truly content means having people to share your blessings with and having people by your side,” he added.
C2’s health-giving goodness and refreshing taste is something that he and his friends always delight in. Whether reading a good book, relaxing with his barkada, or brainstorming about new designs, Harry always strives to be the best that he can be with the company of C2 Green Tea, his refreshing drink of choice.
“Finding time to catch up with your buddies, sharing photos and stories, or just having warm conversations in the comfort of good food and drink like C2 Green Tea, now that’s priceless,” he exclaimed.
