lab rats: event 001
Lab Rats is a Portland-based collective of independents aiming to connect with the community through creative practice. The groups artistry spreads over creative direction, graphic design, fashion design, photography, videography, and music. In their debut, the Lab Rats held “Event 001”: a social networking event for locals to connect through music, fashion, and conversation.
Role(s): creative direction, design, photographer
Credits
Creative direction/ Enzo Czysz, Jack Brock, Jeremy Jones
Design/ Jack Brock, Jeremy Jones
Videography/ Caed Folkestad
Client
Lab Rats
Year
06/22/2025
Lab Rats: Event 001 recap, captured by Caed Folkestad. From 8PM - 11PM, the Lab Rats transformed a warehouse into a welcoming space for up to 100 event attendees. The space included clothing installations for the following local Portland brands: Czysz by Enzo, 1800 Laboratories, Lab Rats, Funny Business USA, Garments and Minds, and Youngchickenpox. In addition, the following DJ’s and producers helped maintain the energy and ambiance of the event: Antiyes, Ferrofluid, Dreamstudywav.
Lab Rats promo photoshoot with creative director and talent, Enzo Czysz, directed and shot by me. Staying true to the brand name, we focused on an experimental shoot that combined science and fashion. This grunge “Breaking Bad” inspired shoot depicts the process of emulsifying a screen for printing.
Event 001 digital flyers designed by me. More experimental designs that includes the individuals and brands within the collective (first graphic). Digital elements such as the thumbprints are real prints from each individual representing authenticity between everyones respective craft. Graphics posted by the Lab Rats Instagram account.
Staff ID cards for the Lab Rats. ID cards are personalized toward the individual with their real thumbprint as well as a QR code that leads to their socials. Designs made by Jack Brock.
Available screen printed designs open to the public. Collaboration between Jack Brock, Enzo Czysz, and me. Graphic design and screen production done by Jack Brock!
Event recap photos shot by me. Music, clothes, and lots of good company!