Lisa Frank Headquarters Is Full of Rainbows and Giant Puppies

January 18, 2018 90s, Marketing, nostalgia, Videos, Watercooler

Lisa Frank has colored our worlds with rainbows, hearts and teddy bears since 1979, but rarely do we hear much about the woman behind the magic.

But the woman really exists, and her office is just as amazing as you’d imagine it to be — filled with giant puppies, waving mascots and, of course, rainbows galore.

A crew of filmmakers stepped inside the Lisa Frank headquarters in Tucson, Ariz. to interview the founder herself. The video, shown above, is part of Lisa Frank’s recent partnership with Urban Outfitters. Frank requested to remain visibly out of the frame, in the interest of privacy.

In the interview, Frank reveals tidbits about her childhood that should come as no surprise to fans, like her fondness for coloring books.

Perhaps the most unexpected moment in the video is when Frank very openly admits “I’m a lunatic.”

“We have to stop me and say, ‘Okay, it’s enough,'” says Frank about the hundreds of hours put into one illustration.

Urban Outfitters has more of the interview on its blog.

Many Lisa Frank fans are upset about the partnership, due to increased price and speculation over Urban Outfitter’s past controversies. Lisa Frank responded to the concerns on Facebook, saying that the price was appropriate because “these items are very limited and rare. And, this will be the very, very, last time they will ever be available.” Lisa Frank has also requested an official statement from Urban Outfitters, which will be posted on the Facebook page.

BONUS: 12 Tumblrs for ’90s Nostalgia

Radical! 12 Tumblrs for ’90s Nostalgia

1. Oh, It’s The 90s

If you’re a fan of ’90s music reviews, this site features write-ups on all of the biggest celebrities via hundreds of scans from magazines like Spin, Q, Rolling Stone and Select.
2. Fuck Yeah Ugly ’90s Clothes!

The 1990s were a decade of polyester, denim-short overalls, skorts, JNCOs, puff paint and stupid hats. All of these styles and more can be found at this site
3. Fuck Yes JTT

Johnathan Taylor Thomas was a National Treasure in the 90s, and it’s no surprise there’s an entire blog dedicated to him.
4. ’90s Are All That

If you were a child of the 90s, the SNICK lineup was a big part of your weekend routine. Teen Nick created this Tumblr as part of its comeback.
5. Buffy Confessions

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was such a hit show, there is an entire site today where you can share confessions about the show.
6. Those Were the 90s

If you’re nostalgic for ’90s culture — whether that’s food, toys, games, films or books — this site has you covered. It’s been organized so that you can easily find your favorite TV show or celebrity from the decade as well.
7. I Love 90s R&B

If you’re into ’90s R&B and hip hop, this site has playlists, movie soundtracks, GIFs, photos and quotes.
8. Lisa Frank Party

Of course, the ’90s wouldn’t be complete without the colorful, glittery world of Lisa Frank. Bonus points if you used to have a unicorn trapper keeper.
9. Oh Yeah! ’90s Disney Channel

If you remember when Disney was not a part of basic cable and your mom let you stay up late to watch when it came on free for a weekend, you’ll appreciate this site.
10. Creek Quotes

If you were more of a Dawson’s Creek fan, there’s a site to remember your favorite quotes. Oh, Joey and Pacey…
11. Fuck Yeah 1990s

Here’s another site that rounds up a general dose of ’90s nostalgia, like pictures, toys, music, fashion and pop culture.
12. Pog Party

If you thought your pog collection was impressive, just wait until you see this one.