Rubbish  blends resources to create value. We know that a brand is not just a logo. We know that a campaign isn’t just a few videos. With all parts of the creative machine working at once, within one group, Rubbish creates clear-cut, defined content that enhances the user experience from every angle.

  • WET Preview

    WET (Short Film, DVD)

    A seemingly pleasant day for the rest of Chicago turns out to be rather stormy for one young man who must decide whether he belongs on land or sea. – view case study

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    Camp Firebelly (Poster, Website)

    Promotional poster and website created for Camp Firebelly 2009, a program that connects ten young designers for ten days on a project with a nonprofit client.

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    Bad Reputation (Film, DVD, T-shirt)

    Six weeks were spent on the road with Flow Snowboarding's team riders. An in depth look into the lives of some of the best snowboaders in the world. – view case study

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    Harley-Davidson Badge (Identity)

    Harley-Davidson badge created to brand the newly redesigned Women Riders section. The badge is used to lead viewers directly to a coordinated Facebook page.

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    Eyelids (Short Film, DVD, Book)

    Pal falls in love with the prettiest girl in the classroom, Iris. He daydreams of living on the inside of her eyelids hoping that she will notice him. – view case study

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    Black Mags (Music Video)

    "Since Black Mags debuted, the Cool Kids have gone from an underground sensation in their native Chicago to the hottest ticket at New York's CMJ festival." - Rolling Stone Magazine

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    See What I See (Film, DVD, Ads)

    In 2008 Rubbish collaborated with Runway Films to create See What I See, a film showcasing the most influential female snowboarders in the entire world.

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    My Universe Is… (Poster)

    An experimental typographic poster that echoes the fact that your universe is constantly behind you. The poster is double-sided and when folded creates a 3D universe.

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    Pennies (Music Video)

    Teaming up with director GL-Joe for the second time, Rubbish helped create Pennies, a video that perfectly sums up their youthful Second City style and vibe.

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    Writers’ Block (Zine)

    Zine created for nonprofit Beyondmedia to support formerly incarcerated women and their families by voicing their stories to influence future rehabilitation.

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    Fish Food (Short Film, DVD)

    Young Kasia brings a beautiful fish home for dinner after several encounters along the way and comes to terms with the question, "Could you kill the fish?"

    CAKE Preview

    CAKE (Magazine)

    Art direction and design for the sixth volume of Chicago Arts, Knowledge & Entertainment magazine, examining topics relating to the theme of danger.

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    Show Will House You (Music Video)

    Music video spot for hip-hop artist Show of Chicago, IL. The video sets Show in a world guided by a combination of music, lyrics and corresponding graphics.

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    ISSA (Poster)

    Poster distributed to over 200 high schools across Chicago for The Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, a nonprofit that connects gay youth with straight alliances.

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    2008 Show Reel (Film, Design)

    We rang in 2008 with a bang. This reel features a compilation of work including: short films, music videos, commercial videos and graphics that were all from 2008.

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