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The Webby Awards

June 24, 2010

The 14th Annual Webby Awards were held last week in New York, and Studio Number One worked in conjunction with the Webbys' creative agency, Tribal DDB, to produce the graphics and illustrations incorporated into the gala ceremony, website and program.

This year's theme was the "battle for web supremacy," and our team worked to develop an illustration style around it, looking to cartoon violence for cues. The illustrations are primarily the work of designer Cleon Peterson, who created over two dozen characters like the ones seen in these photos from the gala.

To see footage from the Webbys, check out their YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/webby

(images courtesy of the Webbys Flickr page)

 

Russell Brand Pop-Up Shop

May 25, 2010

"Russell Brand is someone with the rare gift to entertain and provoke thought seamlessly as he jokes and waxes philosophical. His self-deprecating, humorous, exploration of insecurity, selfishness, the desire for connection and validation, sexuality, etc.. illuminate the full spectrum of the human condition. I love that Russell is provocative sociologically, but not judgmental, because he is often his own test subject. He is FUNNY AS HELL but the thing that sets Russell apart is his honesty and humanity. After being a fan of Russell’s comedy for a couple years I stalked him at a charity event to clumsily explain why I liked his work. We stayed in touch and recently have collaborated on a project. I made some graphics and will be donating some OBEY clothing to the BUY LOVE HERE shop. Russell will be there interacting with people, and if you’ve never witnessed Russell’s unscripted wit you will have one of the following reactions, or a combination: awe, jealousy, irritation, thought provocation, literary reference anxiety, LAUGHTER. Plus you might end up being filmed and get your 15 seconds(it has been shortened for the new attention span) of fame. Russell is making a documentary on consumerism and happiness. Read more below."
-Shepard

www.buylovehere.com
‘Buy Love Here’ is a pop up and exchange shop, where for one day money will have no currency. The shop is the brain child of British comic Russell Brand and will take place between 2pm and 6pm on Thursday the 27th of May 2010, at The Beverly Center in Los Angeles.

The idea is to raise debate about the scale of consumer culture and to promote the re-use of products in a surplus society. It is a social experiment to examine shopping habits whilst providing an opportunity for Russell to speak directly with the public and gauge opinion. The day will be filmed as part of an ongoing documentary Russell is currently filming about the pursuit of happiness.

Many of us are guilty of buying things we don’t necessarily need or updating products before the previous model is truly defunct. With this in mind the shop offers customers an opportunity to put those unwanted items to good use by offering them in exchange for something they actually need.

The shop will initially be stocked by donations from Russell, his friends (some celebrity) and companies prepared to contribute end of the line / out of season items. We are also welcoming donations from the public.

On the day Russell will act as vendor greeting customers and managing exchanges. Ideally we’d like the day to serve a genuine purpose and therefore hope that customers will bring items of some value, not in terms of their financial worth but with regard to their function. However, don’t let this put you off bring your unwanted items and get prepared to swap.

You can offer donations by emailing info@buylovehere.com – we will arrange drop off and collection.

Earth Day Tote

April 2, 2010

Earth Day is coming up, and you've probably been wondering, "Where can I get a Studio Number One-designed, Earth Day-themed tote bag made out of recycled plastic bottles, and pay nothing (besides shipping and handling)?" Well, your extremely specific wish has been granted! Get your tote here, while supplies last.

Save My Oceans

March 24, 2010

We recently created this poster for the Save My Oceans Tour, part of the awareness campaign around the upcoming Disneynature film "Oceans."

 

More on the tour, from its creators at Participant Media:

Participant Media has announced that it will take its Social Action campaign for Disneynature’s upcoming motion picture "Oceans" on the road with the SAVE MY OCEANS TOUR. In conjunction with the opening of the film, the tour will visit a cross-section of college campuses nationwide with a series of events that celebrate our collective passion for the oceans and educate students on what they can do to help protect them.
 
The activities on each campus will consist of a live Oceans concert, featuring a combination of nationally and locally known musical acts, including Slightly Stoopid, LMFAO, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Cold War Kids and Pepper with many more to be announced; an Oceans art installation made from recycled materials and displayed in the center of each college campus; and an advance screening of Disneynature’s new movie "Oceans."
 
The Save My Oceans 2010 National College Tour Schedule Dates
University of Florida: March 23rd, 2010 – March 27th, 2010*OCEANS Screening: April 7th
University of Southern California: April 14th, 2010– April 16th, 2010* Springfest Concert: April 10th
San Diego State University: April 19th, 2010 – April 23rd, 2010
University of Hawaii: April 20th, 2010– April 23rd, 2010
University of California, Berkeley: April 17th, 2010 – April 22nd, 2010
George Washington University: April 20th, 2010 – April 24th, 2010
Arizona State University: April 20th, 2010 – April 24th, 2010
University of Colorado at Boulder:: April 20th, 2010 – April 22nd, 2010
University of Utah: April 19th, 2010 – April 23rd, 2010

For more information and regular updates on the tour, visit the Save My Oceans Facebook page.

J DILLA DONUT SHOP

March 17, 2010

J Dilla will forever be remembered for his seminal album, Donuts, released three days before his death in 2006.

Recently, his estate partnered with Serato and Stones Throw to create Donut Shop, the official J Dilla Serato release. Studio Number One had the privilege of creating the disc and package design, and our Kristian Henson knocked it out of the park (in our humble opinion).

Donut Shop contains two vinyl discs, each with three tracks on one side and Serato Control Tone on the flipside, plus two donut slipmats. The whole package is available for pre-order on the Stones Throw website.

Creative Connection - LA - 3/6

March 3, 2010

This Saturday, SNO Associate Creative Director Flo Zavala and Account Director Stephanie Schonauer will be speaking on a panel at Creative Connection, an event for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives to mingle and learn from their professional counterparts. The event is free to the public.

 

Art Auction is Live

February 26, 2010

 

The ANDYs/Bing/B&A art auction benefitting the Make It Right Foundation has gone live! To bid on the art and help rebuild New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward, visit www.ebay.com/makeitright

 

Shepard, the ANDYs & Make It Right

February 25, 2010

 

This week, SNO Executive Creative Director Shepard Fairey is down in New Orleans judging the International ANDY Awards, one of the biggest advertising competitions in the world.

Tomorrow, the ANDYs, in conjunction with Bing and Bernstein & Andriulli Reps, will launch an art auction on eBay to benefit the Make It Right Foundation. Make It Right’s mission is to rebuild New Orleans’ 9th Ward, and all proceeds from the auction will go toward their goal of bringing at least 150 families home to affordable, green, storm-resistant houses.

Shepard has three pieces in the auction: “Aung San Suu Kyi” and “Global Warning,” each silkscreened on 18 x 24” wood panels, artist proof editions of 2; and “Lotus Ornament,” 30 x 44” stencil and mixed media collage on paper.

The auction will run from February 26 to March 7. Check back for more info tomorrow!

 

PechaKucha Night for Haiti

February 19, 2010

 

Tomorrow night -- Saturday, February 20th -- is Global PechaKucha Night for Haiti, a worldwide series of fundraising events featuring speakers sharing innovative, life-changing ideas. Every penny raised at these events will go toward construction costs for Architecture for Humanity's plan for Haiti. It will be the world's biggest single-day, globally distributed conference...ever.

 

When we at Studio Number One found out about the event, we jumped at the chance to get involved. They asked us if we could create a logo, and we came up with the one you see above. We also got in on planning the event here in L.A., which will take place at the Southern California Institute of Architecture in downtown L.A. If you plan to be around tomorrow night, here are the details:

 

Location: SCI-Arc, Keck Lecture Hall, 960 E. 3rd St. (parking lot at 350 Merrick St.) Google Map

Time: Doors open at 7:30; presentations start at 8:20

Cost: FREE ($20 suggested donation)

Donations will be accepted at the door, and can also be made via Paypal on the PechaKucha L.A. website (link)

 

Confirmed speakers include:

- Richard Walden, founder and CEO of relief organization Operation USA

- Joel Arquillos, executive director, 826LA

- Chad Catacchio, Crisis Camp L.A.

- Jan Chipchase, cultural anthropologist/design researcher, Nokia

- Arnold Rivera, architect/social designer, Office for Design Operations

- Brick Maier, TabletopMedia

- R. Scott Mitchell, architect and lecturer at USC School of Architecture

- Brian LeBarton, musician and musical director for Beck

- Rob Kramer, chairman and co-founder, Global Water Trust

- Gwynne Pugh, architect, Pugh+Scarpa and the Make It Right foundation

- Edgar Arceneaux and Tony Valerie, Watts House Project

- our very own Florencio Zavala and Simon Steinhardt of Studio Number One

And more.

PLUS the incomparable DJ Carlos Nino (Dublab); beer, compliments of Noble Ale Works; and wine, compliments of Bella Vineyards.

 

Please come out and help make a difference!

 

Your Favorite Gallery

February 3, 2010

Juxtapoz has just announced their top 100 art galleries and museums, and #10 on the list is our very own Subliminal Projects!

Even better, Subliminal is currently #3 in the hearts of readers -- but you can help make it #1. Click here and vote "YES" for Subliminal Projects.

 

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