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Left to Right: Greg Kletsel (studiomate), Mike Tabie, Lemmy, Karen Goheen

About

Studio Size

Small (1-5)

Year founded

2009

Borough

Brooklyn

Studio Bio/Philosophy

We are Two Arms Inc., specialists of the hand made. We love and appreciate smart design in any form. We believe in craftsmanship and attention to detail and the sweet spot between concept and execution.

The Team

Two Arms Inc. has 2 people. Of those, 2 are studio heads and 2 are managerial.

60% of studios are small-sized (1-5 people).

Gender Breakdown

50% male

50% female

Average height

5’7”-5’9”

Shortest: 5’7”
Tallest: 5’7”

Average age

26-30

Youngest: 28
Oldest: 31

Number of interns/year

1-2

Average: 1-2

Studio Disciplines

Breakdown of Work

25%

Interactive

Primary Specialties

  • Art Direction (58)
  • Branding & Identity (77)
  • Editorial/Publication Design (51)
  • Illustration (45)
  • Packaging (45)
  • Print (75)
  • Product (23)
  • Web Design (59)
  • Web Development (25)

Clients’ Industries

  • Advertising (22)
  • Fashion (45)
  • Healthcare (18)
  • Local & community organizations (41)
  • Media & Publishing (58)
  • Music (28)
  • Products (32)
  • Restaurants & Food (29)
  • Retail (43)
  • Sports (22)
  • The Arts/Cultural Institutions (71)

Two Arms Inc.’s Clients

Karen Goheen, Owner and Principal Designer

Demographics

Age 28, Female, from Jupiter, Fl, USA, now lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY.

Previous Design Employment

  • CRO2
  • Groundwave Inc

Time spent designing

80% actual

100% desired

Mike Tabie, Owner and Principal Designer

Demographics

Age 31, from Davie, Fl, USA, now lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. Primary design education is school (University of Florida).

What’s been the biggest influence on your design career?

My first job out of school was with Lure Design in Orlando Florida. I can say that I learned more in those first few years than I did throughout all of my college eduction. To this day they remain some of my closest friends and mentors.

Previous Design Employment

Location

The Space

The studio is about 400 square feet. It’s rented and they’ve been there for 4 months. They share a space with 1 other company/individual.

Approximately 133 square feet/person. The average is 210 square feet/person.
37% of studios share a space.

Number of times moved

1

Total people in space

3

Two Arms Inc.: 2, Other: 1

Other businesses in the space

  • Illustration

Amenities

  • Coffee maker (53)
  • Elevator (54)
  • Free booze (28)
  • Free drinks (27)
  • Free snacks (27)
  • Photo/video equipment (45)
  • Roof access (14)

Number of plants

1-5

Decorations

Books and bookshelves, Massive murals, Our friends' artwork, Our work, Photos, Process materials for ongoing projects

Desk Policy

To each their own: some keep their desks tidy, while others like it messier.

Space Satisfaction

We like it, but plan to make some changes to the space

Working Days

Working week

The work week is 40-49 hours/week, core hours are 9:30-6:00, with the first in at 9:30am and the last out at 7:00pm.

50% of studios work 40-49 hours/week.
The average is 40-49 hours/week.

Work Weekends?

A couple times/month

Take Summer Fridays?

Every once in a while

Busiest Time of day?

Morning

Culture

Music

Plays music for 100% of the day at an average volume. Currently obsessed with Bluegrass, Graveyard, Two Gallants, Oldies, and most played over the last year is Graveyard and CCR.

Side Projects

Art Prints, Ink Slingin'

42% of studios have side projects.

Pick your poison

Whisk(e)y

Overall Noise Level

Average

59% of studios are average

Studio pets

1 dog

32% have pets at the studio

Extra-curricular activities

Bimini Ring Contest

Working groups

70%

Studio

Work from home?

A couple times/month

Encourage freelance work?

Indifferent

Lunch Habits

Everyone eats together

Favorite delivery/take-out: Oishi Sushi

Eat out for lunch?

Once a week

Favorite sit-down lunch: Natural Garden Grocery

Critiquing Process

Studio Outings

Attend conferences, Day trips to museums, Day trips to the movies, Dinner, Drinks after work, Weekend trips, Roti Boti

Favorite Place(s): Flatstock, MoMA, Rock Shows, Happy Hour

Studio Rituals

Happy Hour Fridays, Youtube Lunch Friday, Chalkboard Wednesday, Test Print Tuesday

Hashtags

  • #90stelevision
  • #closetsciencenerds
  • #coffeeaddicts
  • #handmade
  • #illustration
  • #inkslingin
  • #metalasfuck
  • #overprint
  • #pencilfactory
  • #silkscreen
  • #squeegee
  • #stinkybulldog
  • #winteriscoming