The Kids Room

KRCS: Connecting Dots

2009-08-18T15:18:00.006-04:00

A quick project, essentially a jumping off point for KRCS. The north wall in the Kids Room office space at Arnold NYC needed something and we wanted to make a comment on the current question: "what's next?". With KRCS: Connecting Dots we were able to accomplish both, while making something fun.

KRCS: Connecting Dots 2009
Agency: Arnold NYC, Concept and Design: Gradwell Sears, Photo and Edit: Zoe Fitzgerald
Music: Roberto Carlos Lange

Strawberry Twizzlers 2009 Launch

2009-05-15T14:07:00.001-04:00

Hershey's decided it was time to relaunch the Twizzlers brand this year, and so did we. Celebrating it's 10 year return, we wanted to give the viewers some eye candy. It's purely fun, upbeat and a little bit twisty.

Thanks to Logan.tv for the wonderful work.

Strawberry Twizzlers :15 TV Spot 2009
Agency: Arnold NYC, Art Director: Gradwell Sears, Copy Writer: Susan Pracht, Producer: Anthony Migliaccio, Design & Animation: Logan, Music: Nylon Studios, Edit/Mix: Eleven

NEO CON NEW YORK, an exhibition

2009-03-17T11:44:00.005-04:00

Alway an interesting show, as we repost and spread the word.

17 Frost presents NEO CON NEW YORK, an exhibition of collaborative installations by the Neo-Con collective [Aakash Nihalani, Ellis G., Poster Boy]. The collective consists of artists that utilize ephemeral mediums to create public art, focusing on neo-contextualizing the mundane. Their works, on and off the street, possess urgent relevance to modern societal contradictions and conflagrations, confronting the humanness of discomfort and dissatisfaction with typical, routine, existence.

Opening Reception for NEO CON NEW YORK will be March 21st, 2009, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 17 Frost Gallery, located at 17 Frost Street between Union Avenue and Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Prince for sale.

Updates available at www.neo-con.net

Off to Work We Go.

2009-02-17T09:58:00.003-05:00

ArnoldNYC just completed a new Hershey Kisses commercial. Inspired by the song, "off to work we go", the spot follows a single hershey kiss and it's journey through a magical factory, from creation to it's demise. Good family fun!

Creative Director: Kate Wadia
Art Director: Nate Guillard
Copy Writer: Meghan Williams

Bettie Page Tribute Session @ Dr. Sketchy's

2008-12-31T02:56:00.000-05:00

an new vlog entry covering a life drawing class I (try to be we) participate in every other weekend were drinking,drawing and admireing burlesque and fetish models are the primary activity. Dr.Sketchy's Anti Art School is quite a blast check out there site and see when the next class is click here!

The CBS Wall

2008-12-21T19:54:00.004-05:00

Came across this on Neu Black today. It's a nice segment on Lou Dorfsman and the CBS Wall. There is one thing he says a that the end that really strikes me. Especially with how money conscious and bland advertising and commercial design is becoming due to the economy and the ridiculous amounts of 'Middle American' focus group testing.

"We did what had to be done, because it was right." – Lou Dorfsman

Phuong, we'll miss you.

2008-12-20T18:36:00.003-05:00

Ad Songs of the Year

2008-12-16T14:38:00.006-05:00

Yesterday, Ad Age published an article claiming what they felt were the top songs used in an ad this year. Somewhat surprising (not because of the musical talent, but for the lack of any media push), our spot for Timex iControl using the Liars, "clear island" was rated amongst the top five.

Here's an excerpt from Ad Age along with the link:

Ad Songs of the Year
Plus the Most Questionable Soundtrack Choices
By Charlie Moran

5. LIARS: "CLEAR ISLAND"
TIMEX IRONMAN
Arnold Worldwide took the fiery-orange waveform of a Liars track and made a runner sprint through it as it explodes around him. The band chants in the background with a long, droning chord, and the relentless intensity is only broken by a few dime-turning guitar breaks. It's not the stuff of hook-laden "modern hard rock," and the audacious choice makes for the most memorable watch commercial we've ever seen.

Advertising Age
The Liars

Following Aakash Nihalani - vlog preview

2008-11-18T13:44:00.004-05:00

This Just a slight preview of the artist profile "Aakash Nihalanito" come. I'm working on a longer format artists profile for him and a few other artists, this was featured in the Gallery show opening. More to come on this in the near future, we may have a few installations below our windows in the next few weeks. In the mean time check out his work Aakash Nihalani and again music by Music By: ROM romsound.com/

Iraq War Ends

2008-11-13T18:08:00.002-05:00

Early this morning, commuters nationwide were delighted to find out that while they were sleeping, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan had come to an end. The website

Hallows EVE with a touch of motion

2008-09-29T06:08:00.001-04:00

this is awsome,
kinda like the chirtmas tree midi lighting preformance from 2003ish?
(don't quote me on that date.)

When the Arts and politics Merge

2008-09-29T04:54:00.001-04:00

Not sure if its a good thing to repost anything about palin on our site,
but man this is great. What perfect timeing on Tina Fey's part,
looks and talent all at their peak during the election.
Am I right?

hope everyone is enjoying the debates!!!

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Phuong's new website is up!

2008-09-03T10:14:00.006-04:00

Our favorite lady, has just launched her site. Congrats!

Pictoplasma NYC 2008

2008-08-13T01:10:00.001-04:00

WHO's COMIN WITH ME?!?!

Big awesome animation festival Pictoplasma NYC that more than just watching animation,
lectures on charucture design, stoytelling, techniques and new media!!!! I'll be there documenting.
(even if i do take forever to edit vlogs) check it out I'll be asking around! tickets are going fast!!!!

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David OReilly is Genius

2008-08-12T21:05:00.002-04:00

Watch in full SCREEN MODE!!
So this is just a sample short but the rest of David OReilly's work is just amazingly awe inspiring.
He has a Film coming out soon here is a link to the trailer! "SERIAL ENTOPICS" <------------
His style and tone is really pushing the boundaries of where animation has been and is going.
He's an Irish Berlin-based artist who is really F'n Awsome in my book. I love the topics he touches
on sad and truthful they are. Sometimes the gloomy and strange is just what the doctor ordered.

If you haven't explored vimeo or blip much yet they are great alternatives to blah content.

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retro-futurisum branding we grew up on

2008-07-28T16:51:00.001-04:00

Just in-case you wanna see how far we've come with motion branding since the 80s
its pretty hilarious, but then you look at some of the new ones, like bad robot and Bad Hat Harry Productions
where have we been and where the heck are we going?

Zombie Zombie

2008-07-24T18:26:00.001-04:00

Who doesn't love stop motion G.I. Joes'?

Is this how Designers show their work?

2008-07-22T12:53:00.001-04:00

or is this how we show our vanity? or is this what happens when we realize we should all be handmodels?
just kidding, we where woundering whats with the trend of showing your poster art / design work this way?
if anyone knows please comment.

Montréal

2008-07-14T11:20:00.000-04:00

This past weekend, I took a trip up to Montréal to see the sites, speak a very little French, and indulge in some Montreal cuisine. The weekend was filled with poutine, some smoke meats, and a lot of foie gras with a little design on the side. Some spots to check out if you're ever in Montreal:

We originally found Le Club Chasse et Peche by it's unique sign above it's entrance. A fair mix of wild game, maple leaves and a fleurdelisé painted in white on a black plaque really made the place stand out located on the quiet cobble stone street of St. Claude. The food was pretty decent, and the portions are fair. But the interior decor and overall vibe was worth the visit if only for a drink.

Au Pied de Cochon - "The Pig's Foot" was awesome. It was recommended prior to the trip north, and I highly recommend it to anyone reading. A fine mixture of meats and seafood, you can find yourself very happy and very filled at the end of your meal. The service was stellar as well. As each patron dropped their butter knife to the floor (because of how it was wrapped in the napkin), there was someone waiting to hand you another. Also, there was a great piece of art with a pig hanging above the kitchen that sparked a laugh.

Lastly, Mechant Boeuf. Located in Old Montreal this place is known for the "best burger in montreal". This was another shop that prompted a menu read due to their logo. An "angry" bull's head blowing off a little steam in the shape of a fleurdelisé. Clever. We didn't make in since we ran out of nights to eat, but I will be sure to stop in the next time visiting.

Not food, but cool none the less. Surface Jalouse is a gallery collection and store that prints onto just about anything but specializes in furniture. You bring in the object and an idea, and they'll work with you to make a unique piece for your collection.

Urban Prankster

2008-07-14T10:06:00.000-04:00

A friend was kind enough to send a link this morning that made me actually laugh out loud. The image can be found below. Not only did I gain a great start to my Monday morning, I also gained a new great website to visit. Worth a look.

Urban Prankster covers pranks, hacks, participatory art, flash mobs, and other creative endeavors that take place in public places in cities across the world. It is edited by Charlie Todd.

The website: Urban Prankster

OH YEAH!
original post(er): Scott Van Den Plas

Paul Rand Tribute Video

2008-07-10T11:44:00.001-04:00

complements of the oneclub.org podcast, really great cast btw.

I think were all big fans of his work, way before we even knew we wanted to be designers or artists. enjoy!

Perceptive Pixel

2008-07-04T23:05:00.000-04:00

Oh my god. I want one.

website: Perceptive Pixel

Yummy Bento Beat Box

2008-07-04T15:16:00.001-04:00

Complements of a lazy friday,

Beat Kitchen

Alice mix by Pogo

CORNELIUS - 「Fit Song」

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Dozens

2008-06-19T23:16:00.000-04:00

David Ellis "Dozens"

Roebling Hall (Chelsea)
606 West 26th Street, 212-929-8180
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11-6 pm
May 22 - June 28, 2008

Artist: Dave Ellis
Musical compositions: Roberto Lange

Sweet GIFs

2008-06-17T16:45:00.000-04:00

Sweet GIFs