Dingblingz*
What are Dingblingz* Dingblingz* are dingbats developed by dogboy for robotandspark. An initiative to create an original set of typographic icons which reflects the studio’s funk philosophy and beliefs. Dingblingz* are more than dingbats, it’s iconography that are fun, satirical and hilarious. It’s more than decorative type but an icon that speaks for itself. Dingblingz* [...]
The G-Man
A Robotandanspark entry for AMOR Magazine (a magazine of randon). The Gadaffi Issue (Issue 05). I came up with G-Man, the equation is Sex + Power + Corruption + Politics + Violence = The G-Man.
RS New Media Identity
RS NEW MEDIA, the fully-fledged digital arm of robotandspark, based in London / Rickmansworth. RS New Media specializes in software and applications native to the UK and Europe. The brief was to carry out the existing robotandspark’s clean/quirky identity direction and make more “digital-powered”. Using the custom “space invader” icon made the identity a stronger [...]
Sneaker Habit
“Sneaker Habit” A1, Digital Print on paper. A SoleDXB entry for the print exhibit. Inspired while watching History Channel’s series The Seven Deadly Sins.
onebyone photo project
The “onebyone” (1×1) photo project is a collection of drawings, over my very own photo. The idea is to draw over unique images as many as possible. Collect and share.
Sexy Random
Some random exercises we are doing in the robotandspark studio. Sharpening our tools and developing cool attitude.
Sole DXB
Sneaker Connoisseurs, Grail Seekers, Shoe Fetish, Sneaker Heads in Dubai & UAE, Share your collection, Sneaker Exchange, Sell your Kicks, Post Sneaker related articles. FIRST EVER SNEAKER SUMMIT IN THE MIDDLE EAST Thursday, February 24 at 8:00pm – February 25 at 1:00am. The Jamjar Al qouz Dubai http://www.thejamjardubai.com/contact/location-map/
The Spread Legs Phenomenon
Uncovering the pictorial influences of Graphic Design: The Spread Legs I am fascinated by the book I am reading and thinking maybe it’s a good a idea to share it with you. The book is “The Anatomy of Design” authored by Steve Heller and Mirco Illic. It’s about how certain design/art evolves, in an investigative [...]
Mini Mayhem Drop Box
“Mini Mayhem.” Pencil on cardboard. A drop box design for Nights of 1000 Drawings Dubai.
Robot VC3
Introducing the very first limited edition, collectible art figure – the ESC-produced Robot VC3′s! Designed and produced by Rob Gibbs of Robotandspark. The chain-smoking, robot-assembling chimpanzees at the factory in China have just finished putting the last coat of super-glossy varnish on the 6-inch rotocasted ABS figures and are packing them up for shipping to [...]
Abu Dhabi Art Bracket Illustration
A series of bracket illustrations used for Abu Dhabi Art branding campaign. A mixture of hand made and digital illustration. It was adapted to many of its communication. Commissioned by Tonic Branding. Bottom pins made by series of artist, including Khaled Mezaina‘s Design (Top left side) See Abu Dhabi Art Fair.
MinD: Kanto 120
Dogboy’s works for the MinD exhibit at DUCTAC. The Brownmonkeys will be displaying more than 120 byte-size artworks on frames. 9 artists developing 15 art pieces each. The display is called “Kanto”
KAWS designs Dos Equis
Beer maker Dos Equis recently unveiled its limited edition bottle designs with New York-based street artist KAWS. These limited edition bottles are available in both Lager and Amber forms, the bottles, in respectably green and brown colorways, prominently features KAWS’ iconic “X eyes” design in an all-over pattern. The bottles will only be available for [...]
Burger King Tees
Burger King “Have It Your Way” Shirts Brief: Communicate the rational side of “Have It Your Way” in a compelling and fun way. Insight: Super fans, mostly young adults, love cool collectibles, even if they are promotional. Solution: Create quirky t-shirts. Results: Months later, we still see some of these t-shirts in the streets. See [...]
Inside Worldwide Graphic Design Asia
Rollan Rodriguez’s “Maria has an Aura” was showcased in Worldwide Graphic Design Asia Issue 3. Representing UAE. Page 136, Deutsch, Englisch, ISBN: 978-3-939998-37-2. Size: 21 x 15 x 1,3 cm Overview This is a stunning visual showcase of the very best design trends and initiatives from Asia. Worldwide Graphic Design is a visually exciting series [...]
Sama R Magazine
Brief: Display the complete retail offer of Sama Dubai at the leading retail exhibition of the year Insight: Even the world’s biggest retail exhibition is pretty stiff and boring, even for retail professionals Solution: Jazz-up Sama’s presence while uniting all its retail offers around a central theme Results: The most visible and visited stand at [...]
Waterhomes Brochure
Brochure design for Dubai Real Estate giant Nakheel with their project in The Palm Jebel Ali Watherhomes.
FAKiE: A Skateboard Dexhibition
The show features 30 artist from 9 different nationalities , it’s a wonderful diverse mix from the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Lebanon, India, Pakistan, The Philippines and South Africa. Fn Designs is curating ” FAKiE “, the first skateboard art show happening in the UAE. Taking place at Shelter, on Thursday the 13th of May [...]
Project: MEGA
100 selected professional artists living and residing in the UAE will take part in this concept and customize 100 designer toys which will then go on to be displayed in the Gate Village at DIFC making it one of the largest ‘Custom Toys Exhibitions’ in Middle East. ‘MEGA’ is a creation of the urban arts [...]
Switching to sound waves
M.A.S.A. (Mass Assembly of Sound & Aesthetics) 04.24.10 at the Alpha Club. Trying to juggle between gigs, I tried my best to keep the performance afloat. This is the first try I had my hands dirty with electronic music plus the experimental video collaboration with Vida. I reckon, the audience didn’t get the idea what [...]
Brownmonkeys/PSP at 7Days DPS Ad
Find us at the Womad Ad double page spread at 7Days April 18 issue, page 16. It’s kinda flattering to be in this line up of artists. More about WOMAD Abu Dhabi check out: http://www.womadabudhabi.ae/
