R&C is now an Elite-accredited Notebook Developer

Robots and Cupcakes has just been added to a very small list of companies with Elite accreditation status from SMART™ Technologies for developing IWB activities!

We’ve been working in SMART’s Notebook software since the day we opened our doors. We’re even often hired directly by SMART™ Technologies to create and deliver lessons and widgets for their Exchange Forum, as well as being asked to help beta test their newest software.

Congratulations, Team!!!

And thank you, SMART™ Technologies: You are ALWAYS a pleasure to work with.

Two new job openings!

We're growing again!!! This time, we're looking to fill two freelance positions:
A project manager and an assistant developer...

These ads can be found on LinkedIn, as well as on our Facebook page:

Robots and Cupcakes is looking to hire a developer on a freelance basis in order to support our lead development staff. Responsibilities will include assisting in the development of HTML5/CSS3 templates and projects. (Other in-house projects involve JavaScript, jQuery, rich media eBooks that are distributed on iOS/Android/Web platforms, and managing distribution methods such as Git/Beanstalk.) Knowledge of the K-12 textbook industry is a plus, but not required. Please submit examples of your recent work to jobs@robotsandcupcakes.com (No calls, please).


Robots and Cupcakes is looking to hire a project manager on a freelance basis for support on both print and digital projects. It is preferred the candidate have a background in Educational Publishing, and while it's a plus to have experience with interactive whiteboard and online and ebook projects, we are willing to train if the person is right. Please submit your resume to jobs@robotsandcupcakes.com (No calls, please).

Good luck!  =D

Is your classroom ready for the Summer Olympics?

Our newest themed Smart lesson is up in the Exchange Forum to get your classroom excited and ready for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games!

This lesson is a BIGGIE. Written for Grades 3-5 (with our friends at TSI!), students will use Geometry, History, Language Arts, Math, Physics and Critical Thinking. Together, you and your students will learn all about the Olympic games of past, present and future, as well as using interactive swimming and javelin games that will keep your students engaged as they learn what it takes to be an athlete!

We've also included a load of audio that talks in even more detail about the history of the Olympic games, as well as some exciting facts about the countries in which they were held.

Check it out– Colorful photos, interactive activities and entertaining ways to learn will keep your classroom buzzing!

Download it today and get started!

For more Notebook lessons by Robots and Cupcakes (made specifically for SMART Technologies), just look here!

AJ's Big Adventure art is halfway there!

We couldn't be more excited about our first iBook with writer and illustrator Phil Jones! Drawings and animation direction is in process...  Stay tuned!

TSI Graphic releases new app with R&C music!

TSI Graphics has just released their first iPad app, an interactive story based on the fable "The Dog and the Bone"!

Robots and Cupcakes created the custom music for this delightful story and its activities. The story also includes adorable narration, touch-and-read words with definitions, and a glossary of terms for help kids understand the new words while reading!

Check it out, now available for $0.99!

To hear a smattering of our music samples, click here!

R&C teams up with Phil Jones!

Aaand, we're BACK!

We've been very busy bees with large projects, both print and digital– as well as some miscellaneous voiceover and animation projects! It's been a wonderful year so far...

And to add the icing on the cupcake, our next original interactive book is schedule to release by fall this year: AJ's Big Adventure!

We're so, SO excited about this book. The story is written and illustrated by Phil Jones (see Phil Jones Illustration), who also did all of the art for our recent iPad app, "The Mixed-Up Wacky Zoo".

AJ's Big Adventure is about a little boy and his furry friends who create a hot air balloon out of a laundry basket and found materials and embark on a big adventure! The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the scenes are filled with so many creative little details to discover, we can't wait to get it into your hands!

This time, we're building the book in iBooks Author, also using HTML5 and Javascript for added animation and lots of surprises. The music will of course be done by the infamous Rick Hinkle, who will be pumping in the last of the magic into the story...if it will fit!

working cover

Keep checking back for updates and sneak peeks, and also keep an eye on our website as we'll be adding more music, animation and book work very soon!

Robots and Cupcakes is TWO YEARS OLD!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to US!!!

That's RIGHT, we're now in our third year!!! And boy, have we grown...

Our forever-growing list of services:

  • Full development for interactive white boards
  • Print production and design for any type of product

  • Searchable, interactive Flash catalogs

  • HTML5 online books and lessons

  • Storybooks and activity apps for all mobile devices
  • Digital animation from concept through pickups from print

  • Music composition (custom music creation)
  • Voiceover Artistry (all styles)
  • Powerpoint presentations

***And now, iBook development!!!***

We're currently preparing even more samples for our website to share:

www.robotsandcupcakes.com

R&C's voiceover and music composition services

We've had a few calls lately for music and voiceover work– Below are direct links to our latest samples of both services. Enjoy!  =D


We can supply custom music of any kind! Some of our latest work...

Music composition

Here's a sample of some of our voiceover work with Susan Bennett (one of our most popular voiceover artists!)...

Voiceover artistry

Are you a Hobokenite? Sponsor a bike rack today!

Bike-friendly Hoboken is updating and adding twice as many bike racks and lanes, and even installing bike repairing stations! They're asking local businesses to donate to help.

Robots and Cupcakes has several velocipede-operating members themselves, so how cool would it be to have an official bike rack located right outside the building, AND with our company name engraved on it?

Are you a local business in Hoboken? Check it out and donate today!

Happy Holidays once again from Robots and Cupcakes!

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Are you and your family hitting the road for the holidays? We have two fun and festive activities for you to bring along: Christmas Belles for your iPad and ClausKids.com for your computer!

Christmas Belles is creative musical game where you can play along with the Belles on a piano to help them perform three Christmas classics, or you can free-play to compose your own masterpiece! There's also an option to record your songs, so you can share and enjoy them later. The graphics and music are BEAUTIFUL, bringing your family closer together and big smiles to your kids' faces!

The Christmas Belles themselves actually come from the interactive, animated holiday web site, ClausKids.com, where you can visit new places and discover new friends at the North Pole– and help save Christmas!

For just FIVE whole dollars (using PayPal), the game is made of a world of locations with multiple activities in each one! Every puzzle you solve, you advance through a new, animated storyline and meet new, wonderful characters.

And besides playing the animated game, you can enjoy a plethora of FREE activities: From trivia and caroling games, to printable coloring pages and activities, to holiday recipes... and so, SO much more! This website is incredible!!!

With BOTH of these items at the ready, your little ones should be very, VERY busy!

We hope everyone has a very happy, restful and fun-filled Holiday this year. We're looking forward to creating a whirlwind of new products for you and your family to enjoy in 2012!


Happy Holidays!!!
Robots and Cupcakes