My name is Fredrick Bowman. I am 25 years old and I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Growing up as a child in the inner city was tough, due to so many negative influences. Most kids my age had regular run-ins with gangs, drugs and the local police, however, my parents made it their priority to provide my twin brother and myself with positive outlets and activities.
Ever since I could remember, my dream was to become an inventor. While most of my peers were playing video games and watching cartoons, I was always sketching product ideas and concepts on whatever I could find around my house. I always told myself that one day I would invent products that would benefit people all over the world.
Fast forward decades later, and I currently live in Columbus, Ohio where I have perused my dream. In the winter of 2014, a small team consisting of myself, my twin brother, and a couple classmates, founded our design firm, FIVEiD Studio, and after many months of development we launched our very first product: the TITAN Mixer Bottle.
My dreams for the future is to continue build brands that will bring jobs here to Ohio. I want to inspire younger generations, especially minorities, that anything is possible if you chase your dreams. At FIVEiD, it is our goal to empower people by utilizing good design. Through research, empathy and innovation, we want to create brands that make a difference in everyday lives.