In addition to being his father's son, Ryan Hurley is a leading designer at Hurley International. He's worked on such projects as the company's now-famous Phantom boardshorts, and plays a critical role in determining and maintaining Hurley's relevance and style. But today we're talking to Ryan not as a high-powered corporate designer, but as a guy who grew up surfing in Orange County, and who's connection to the ocean and to Orange County's beach culture runs deeper than most. OC Weekly