Funny Garbage is one of the top design companies throughout the entire world. They specialize in a distinct balance between talented design concepts and knowledge of technology. This enables them to create for many different types of media.
Originally, Funny Garbage was the name of a magazine. This magazine was made by two students at the School of Visual Arts, Peter Girardi and Chris Capuozzo. In 1996, John Carlin teamed up with Peter Girardi in order to create Funny Garbage, the design studio.




They first developed the company, placing particular emphasis on innovation and client solutions. In the mid to late 1990’s, they “developed broadband demos for Compaq Computers and AOL that were remarkably similar to what is now commonplace online.” They were ahead of the game as far as their technological understanding went. They really took the term “interactive media development” to the next level.

Funny Garbage has worked on many websites, entertainment, television channels, animation, and flash animation for some of the most well known companies. Their clients include such companies as ABC, adult swim, PBS, National Geographic, Cablevision, Comedy Central, and Cartoon Network. Many of the websites that they created had (or have) very uniquely created flash animation. On the Cartoon Network website for example, they designed many different flash animation games that would appear for kids. This site ended up being one of the most successful and most visited sites for kids throughout the entire world.

From a creative perspective, Funny Garbage has been able to create a newly designed world. On their website, it is stated that they chose to work on projects that they themselves love. In this way, they are able to make a unique partnership with each of their particular clients. Their style can be seen clearly in many of their animations and their work with characters that they have created. Their website states that they are very dedicated “to the idea that the core elements of character design and storytelling will always be the ingredients that define a superior animation studio”. On their design team, they have a very diverse crowd of talented individuals who each have specific skills. Some of the people who work at Funny Garbage are very skilled in 2D and 3D animation, while others are more skilled in flash animation.


I find their style to be quite unique and different from what you see coming from many design companies. For example, they used puppets in the creation of a show called Crank Yankers, which appeared on Comedy Central a few years ago. As I looked through their website, detailing their previous work, I noticed many designs or creations that I have seen. Cranium for example, is a game that I know of and own even, but it was very interesting to see the company behind these well-known images or productions.