The Original Mobile Incubator was a showcase of American creative enterprise. The structure was a completely overhauled 1957 Shasta camper, an American icon of industrial design by Robert Gray. During the height of the “canned ham” era—from the 1940s through the 1970s—Shasta sold more trailers than any other manufacturer, and its signature lightning stripe became so iconic it was widely copied by numerous SOBs (Some Other Brands).
The interior of the Mobile Incubator highlighted contemporary design and craftsmanship. It featured a mosaic table designed by artist Kate Jessop, laser-cut signage by Tieton Mosaic, and distinctive sconces by GrayPants Inc. Upholstery was supplied by Pendleton Woolen Mills in collaboration with artist Michèle Fandel Bonner. One of the most striking elements was the wall treatment: a wooden mosaic composed of more than 1,000 individual pieces.
The Mobile Incubator was constructed at Mighty Tieton, an artisan business incubator in Central Washington State, bringing together designers, makers, and creative collaborators under one roof.
Culture Hustlers was a movement of artists, performers, writers, and designers navigating the path from side hustler to entrepreneur. The project documented and celebrated the U.S. cultural sector mile by mile, sharing stories and advice through podcasts, short documentaries, field reporting, and pop-up events.
The walls are a 1,000-piece wooden mosaic! 200-watt solar system, satellite-powered internet and conference and podcasting equipment.
