I studied Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. I was a deans host and on the school cover student guide my sophmore year!
2000-2001 buildout-2001-2004 it was open.
I turned an abandoned Bodega and rebuilt it. Munchies cafe was a fresh fluid cafe locate across from the Brooklyn Public library and across the street from a grammar school . This areas health food desert changed with the imactof munchies. .It was right on Fulton avenue across the street from the Frankilin avenue and Fulton st train stop I was a pioneer mixing hip hop themes with fresh food in this era. munchies even experienced a slow era when 9/11 happened and we had to pause our opening for 6 months due to the fact traffic to Brooklyn was altered. When we opened it changed the eating habits of the kids in the community ,firemen, and police and teachers in the community loved us.My munchies store logo was designed by Reginald Jolly aka reggieknow .
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce even had meetings there in the year 2000 and 2001.
A first of its kind fresh foods a cafe in the heart of Bedstuy
493 Franklin avenue was munchies where we offered fresh baked goods from local bakeries, breakfast combinations, lunches , dinners all prepared fresh .
historical records of 493 franklin ave show munchies was here at 493 Franklin ave
https://homemetry.com/house/493+FRANKLIN+AVE,+Brooklyn+NY
NYLocals in Brooklyn loved the smoothies and fresh fruit juices . I turned an abandoned bodega into a cafe with a subway theme because it was on the same block as the Franklin ave subway entrance on Fulton Ave.
as my first retail store design. A Pratt University professor that was a wood smith was my carpenter and executed my designs. I personally paid for every material all expenses in the store out of my pocket. a big undertaking before the age of 25
Behind the scenes of a 2021 Music Video scene that involved stunt performers directed by Kevin Watson
As a member of The art and Photo Team I was Honored To be hand picked by Jessy Terrero the Director and Jalina The Executive Producer as a crew member to hassist in helping Execute the remake Of Breakfast At Tiffanys for the LEGEND LIONEL RICHIE.. This classic Music video has over 37 million views. . It was also an Honor to meet Benny Medina for The first time >I wa shonored to work with Lionel and meet his sons and work with his amazing daugher on the only project they did together. as daddy and daughter we filmed this in Beverly Park. I also. added myself in two scenes(WHY NOT) LOL!!. I pulled a page from Spike lees and Alfred Hithcocks book.
A vision for a clients Kitchen that my team and I was hired to redesign and build. First we visited the job site. Then my team & I came up with this design vision with client. once they sign off on our 3d design we create blueprints with the factories that assist us in sourcing the materials .once that phase is done we hire a factory to begin fabrication. we then deliver the goods to the job site and hire licensed contractors to install.. #Creative Hero
First I visit The Job Site.Then I created This Vision. Now Its In Construction #3d Design & Illustration By Kevin Watson
challenge;Turn one of Kevin's scripts into a full on production teaser in a 7 hour shoot (props. were customized film cars, wardrobe, drought valley set design, cinematography fx and choreography by Kevin Watson) Kevins sci fi experimental film in production
process; production production -Phase
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In the Euphonland film sci fi world the Lightfeather tribes communicates with stunts in a whimsical way.
Kevin Watson Held tenure in the height of the .com era and went razorfish went public .He held tenure during this epic heres a few fab throwback references from employers.
Kevin Watson designed this modernist logo and labeling for Claire Savante bevareges. Below you will see other iterations and explorations by kevins design team.
A fun Experimental video i directed testing my new cam equipment and art direction and writing team skills . Made in house with our in house crew and staff as dancers and actors
KEVIN WATSON THE CHIEF MEDIA SCIENTIST MAKES ANOTHER COMPELLING VISUAL ERA CONCEPT . HE PERSONALLY WAS THE CINEMATOGRAPHER AND THE DIRECTOR of THIS TIMELES AND VISUALLY STUNING ERA PIECE IN THE 30’S MIDWEST
themed video game adventure titled the Westhavens. This scifi family morphs into characters and adapt to worlds beyond the galaxy. Every element on the periodic table including elements like metals gases and molecular interactivity exists! buildings and skyscrapers or dwellings are grown. the characters live in a fantastical magical world!
I personally designed several logo options that I presented to a french Champagne company I am branding. Here are a few of the submissions/ After several revisions the beverage client chose an identity that l I designed from numerous options.
kevin and his art time embarked on a challenge to bring a story to life about the watertowers of manhattan and nyc boroughs. what if they started becoming living animate dcharacters? what stories over time have they seen as silent observers of every era in time. This work in progress needed an original identity.After several of our in hose illustrators walked thru a multitude of coloring and design aesthetics we chose the featured one that is now in fullcretaive production as an animated series and a video game. Stay uned
I was tasked with creating a refreshing branding project for a black owned liquor brand.
I personally designed this custom poster for a comedic showcase. I wanted to develop a brand that felt entertaining and welcoming as well as fun. The comic tells jokes with a live orchestra and performs songs that are comedic stories.
VIDEO GAME CALLE D INFODEMIC IN DEVELOPMENT- USING GOOD HABITS FOR FINANCIAL WEALTH IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS-HIGHLIGHTUNG BUSINESSES THAT START IN THE WORLDS GHETTOS- HAIR, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT<FASHION<ART<TECHNOLOGY<INNOVATIONS<FARMING<ELECTRONICS_ ALLARE THINGS THAT ARE MADE BY ROSES FROM THECONCRETE> THIS AMPLIFIES THAT
I designed this Mexican themed art for a poster for Symphunny comedy series. I wanted to handcraft something as original as the song. the performance of this scene in Symphunny has a strong Spanish theme with influences from the street I decided to research latin and Mexican street art and culture and develop a poster that combines all forms of latin street art into a cohesive poster with colors and imagery that complement the brand and the song all while showcasing the entertainment value of the comedians colorful live performance. This poster is now a immediate collectible poster designed by Kevin Watson
This was a fun project I directed for a middle eastern mc.
check out some behind th scenes
I created this scene for a gift for a friends home. I captured images on their Malibu beach backyard and tied in my vision of tech robots into the scene to create this matte.
a fun sci fi animated short designed & Directed by Kevinwatson that willresume once the SAG Aftra strike ends
Astound Entertainment Presents Sharaya J! 2020 Album art concepts
creating a. map starts with a pointer. i developed a system that allows a poniter to be placed on an in game map and your “community can portal over to that poit instantly (like a ship full of your digital and online friends that can be dumped where yoiu tell them to go” with you “ they can then filter into that area on the map.
KEVIN WATSON WAS HIRE D BY A SOCIETY OF CHAMPION POKER PLAYERS TO CREATE THIS LIFESTYLE BRAND IDENTITY AND FASHION LINE. LAUNCHED I N CANNES FRANCE in 2008.
KEVIN WATSON DIRECTED MARI KODA the star of Disney's Step up Dance movies 3 4 and 5 movies and her scenes with chicagos HD
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Creative director Kevin Watson
Japan Born star Mari Kodas previous projects
https://vimeo.com/121272103
It is an adventure drama of the youth generations roller coaster ride as they encounter the the perils of the streets and the consequenes of ones decisions for life.
I Directed This expirimental Short. Fun Art Direction
a fun experiment that shows my diverse identity creation skills for an experimental client
Kevin Watson The Chief Media Scientist created this format of making Videe Game Characters Marvel Style from Real Humans.
Kevin Watson & Powatt HD were the Retail store designer, package designer and brand manager for nectar bath products since its first MGM Casino store aka the idea guy turning the founders idea into now 11 stores in 6 casinos and amusement parks. watch the video when the r & d was being done fo r the products an d more aka in the lab day 1 days of its inception.
KEVIN WATSON CHIEF MEDIA SCIENTIST AND BRANDING GURU MADE THIS AMAZING SET OF APPS AND UX DESIGNS! SPORTS CONTENT CREATION AND FOOD. 3 CATEGORIES THAT NEED UIQUE STYLE SOF BRANDING PERSPECTIVES ARE DISPLAYED HERE.
Living legacy is an american audio and video digital time capsule The app technology designed and branded by Kevin Watson allows humans to record memories during emotional times
IF YOU CAN REMEMBER ME, I WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
With the app you can Leave a message to your loved ones that will last forever.
Let them watch and listen to your last will or business ideas for inventions easily. The Legacy app gives you the audio and video and scheduling tools to say goodbye to your loved ones both publicly and privately, and in some cases, even set up an informal will or private content. living legacy addresses a real need for people who want to leave final messages and property to their loved ones. or people who want to communicate emotional confidential information in a secure unique way.
TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE.
A video format enables you to express your thoughts and feelings in a more touching way than you could in a written way. this concept as a memorable and personal way to present your beloved heirs with their inheritances. or important pre scheduled scheduled video and audio experiences
Seeing as these messages are sometimes your last words, they might contain confessions –– for instance: “I was the one who ate the last packet of gummy bears and dads steak mom made for him in third grade” –– that you’d prefer to stay locked up while you’re currently alive. So, you’ll be notified anytime a person scans your code, and be given 24 hours to stop its delivery
Explorers and adventure and thrill seekers love living legacy it because they can record audio and video with the press of a button and leave confidential info only the recipient can see if anything bad happens on the adventure
Our brave military members worldwide use it to leave messages before battle for loved ones
The elderly love it because the app user can leave audio video of last wills and testaments
Busy professionals can use it to make all of the happy birthday recordings and holiday greetings at one time and schedule who and when received the recordings
Kids love it because they set goals and years later track performance
A technology for the future of capturing memories and important info that special people should see
A high quality 4k patented video file with a scheduler embedded allowing recorder to set dates that the recipients receive file thats discovered in the future in the destination and format the recorder desires.
creating the legacy identity required the creative process that is an institution at Kevin Watson s American branches of his creative services staffing firms .
here are the original logo options
http://www.kevinwatsons.com/#/new-gallery-3/
Kevin translated the new refreshed master identity thru the app design process.
Kevin Watson made this original identity and logo treatment for Living Legacy Kevin Watson started by redesigning the identity from scratch and then he worked on redesigning the full app
First Kevin begins the project by designing numerous options for the client in step one with his team.
Then the client drills down to to precisely what they like from what is presented.
Kevin is able able to fine tune the color palettes and the identity as the final brand emerges.
The result is a color palette and look and feel to begin the bases of brand development in all categories and marketing mediums.
in phase3 . Kevin launches app design and development. This is how an idea is brought to life using Kevin Watson's creative direction from identity to final product design in the app world. first Kevin Watson stars with creating from scratch the identity and logo then creates the app and digital solutions. The identity incorporates the single minded proposition of the product into its look and color palette.
a fun project
Kevin Watson -Executive Producer- The African American director speaks on Aesthetics & information fusing
A great Short Shot In Cannes France .Art Directed & Directed By Kevin Watson
I personally created Nicole Murphy’s logo and the NM | Fit branded identity. currently I am now designing the complete Nicole murphy fitness line and nm| fit available to the world fall 2019
Be sure to purchase her innovative and slick inclusive line that fits anyone from size petite to a size 16 soon online and at select retailers!
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