For those Instagram posts, Trine shoots against various backdrops in the studio. “I have tons of seamless paper in pink.” Trine credits social media for a lot of his success, and he appreciates the kind of interactive connections it allows. “Some of that feedback loop is what attracted me to design. I like the direct feedback of Instagram; it ties into the idea that this is supposed to be light and engaging. It doesn’t have to be a heavy thing that only people with MFAs can talk about. Status has a role, but when it keeps people on the outside, or creates a tribe or club you can’t participate in unless you’re in the know, I think that’s dangerous and kind of sad.”