Creativity is rebellion—a delicate dance between chaos and order. At RIOT, we are its architects. As a New York City creative agency and production studio, every project is an expedition into the unknown, where inspiration collides with craftsmanship. Our work echoes into the future while commanding attention in the present.
At RIOT, creativity is a way of being. We shatter conventions, discard formulas, and invite imagination to play without limits. The best ideas don’t age—they grow, adapt, and inspire, transcending the fleeting to become timeless. Here, technology is our ally, and storytelling is our soul. We craft campaigns that connect, creations that endure. Every frame, every pixel, every word bears the mark of our relentless pursuit: to create work that stops you in your tracks and makes you think.
RIOT is more than a creative agency—it’s an invitation to the dreamers, the misfits, and the fearless—a battle cry to shape the future with fire and purpose. Step into our world, where creativity is sacred, and the future is waiting to be written.
Our creative agency was founded by @mug5 during the summer of 2015 on the top floor of the Stomp theater in the East Village of New York City.
Headquartered in the New York City tri-state area since our formation, our creative agency has forged incredible friendships with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. Over the years, RIOT has grown to become one of the top creative agencies in NYC and beyond—something we’re incredibly proud of.
We see the people we work with as more than clients—they’re friends. The relationships we build are grounded in trust and honesty, embodying the kind of connection you’d expect from your closest BFFs. Whether overcoming tight deadlines or navigating seemingly impossible challenges, our creative agency is the partner you can always count on to deliver.
While we’re proudly rooted in New York City, our collaborations extend across the globe. Feel free to reach out no matter where you’re located—we’re always eager to connect, discuss your vision, and create our next great friendship.
Our private enclaves of creation feature two distinct creative studios in NYC. The first, a cyclorama studio, is a bastion where the boundless potential of creativity meets the pinnacle of technological innovation—capturing everything from the spark in an eye to the swagger of a stride. The second, our sun-kissed daylight studio, doubles as a fully equipped resonant live audio room, echoing with the rhythms of music and the pulse of innovation. Connectivity courses through the veins of our creative studios. Equipped with SDI and 10G ethernet, our setup is primed for producing live-switched spectacles and streaming content that transcends the traditional.
Sustainability isn't a buzzword at our creative agency; it's our creed. We infuse our productions with a consciousness that spans from the curated furniture that adorns our spaces to the materials we champion, all while giving new life to the old, ensuring our creativity leaves a gentle footprint. Imagine a place where work feels like play, and the amenities spark joy. Our 90's vintage Pepsi machine dispenses nostalgia on the house, while a kitchen brimming with wholesome treats fuels your creative fires. Over a thousand vintage video games await at our arcade, ready to transport you to pixelated paradises.
We are meticulously crafting a digital showcase to transport you into our NYC creative studios. Until then, we invite you to lose yourself in our Instagram gallery, a portal to the endless possibilities that unfold within RIOT’s creative agency walls.
A portal, a pulse, a direct line to the heart of RIOT. Our journal is your invitation to plug into our matrix — beyond the surface and deep into the raw, unfiltered depths of our creative world. Fueled by the influences that shaped us, from Frank Lloyd Wright’s visionary architecture to M.C. Escher’s geometric brilliance, and the creativity-shaping magic of the ZX Spectrum 48K, our journal is an ode to those who dare to dream bigger.
Each influence and creative force serves as a building block in the foundation of our creative agency. It reflects our culture and creative identity, fueled by originality, boldness, and the pursuit of the unknown. Ideas ignite, evolve, and spark movements. Our journal transforms the unseen into the visible. From conceptual whispers to creative storms, it’s more than a reflection point — it’s the soul of our creative agency, captured and evolving in real time. It’s where we share the unfiltered truths behind the work that defines our team, our culture, and our vision.
Below, you’ll find three of the latest articles from our featured collection—the best of the best. These curated pieces are windows into the inspirations and creative identity that define RIOT, offering a glimpse into the culture and vision that power our New York creative agency studios.
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