Arlington Field Lab LLC is a DIY creative and sustainability studio based in North Arlington, Texas. Founded by Darrel Smith Jr., the Field Lab is a hub for wild experiments in native gardening, experimental media, handmade merchandise, and community-rooted projects. From stickers and zines to soundtracks and trading cards, AFL builds with purpose, rooted in localism and punk rock spirit.
What We Do
Arlington Field Lab explores the overlap between nature, creativity, and DIY systems. We offer the following limited services and products:
🌿 Garden / Yard
Native plant consulting & layout brainstorming
Small yard experiments & irrigation tinkering (e.g. Gardenator Mk I)
🎨 Creative Projects
Original sticker & button packs (from original art)
Illustrated zines, books, and remix comics
DIY merch (Presidential Trading Cards, "Hope Is Punk AF" goods)
Music composition & licensing (via Pond5)
🔊 Voice & Audio
Voiceovers, character voices, and Station IDs
Soundtracks or lo-fi audio bumpers for weird little projects
Note: We’re not currently offering party hosting, freelance product design, or installations — but always open to collaborating on cool, weird stuff.
Creative Projects
Radio Free Arlington: Pirate radio meets lo-fi narrative weirdness
Channel 88: A streaming throwback to surreal analog television
Songs About Presidents: Punk/folk songs about every U.S. President
FTV Comics: Remixed absurdity with 90s flair and bootleg beauty
People Need Love? robots need love too: An illustrated children’s book for grown-ups
Shop (Coming Soon)
Stickers + Buttons
DIY Presidential Trading Cards
Zines / Comic Books / Digital Downloads
Music (Bandcamp / Pond5)
Merch: “Hope Is Punk AF”, “Milk & Cereal”, etc.
Contact
Want to collaborate? Got a weird idea that fits the Lab?