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2011 Design Calendars

Get yourself organized for 2011 with these fun graphic calendars.
Calendars by: Paper Source, Modern Pop, Seasaw Letterpress, Modern Art Everyday and Cicada Studio

Merimekko Gift Wrap

I was recently at Crate and Barrel and they have this amazing gift wrap collection by Merrimeko. I can just imagine a tree surrounded by all of these beautiful packages.

Holiday Card Designs

Here are some more lovely holiday card designs by Marimekko...

Cool Design - Christmas Cards

House Industries has collaborated with type artists Jill, Ray and Tray Nichols at Lead Graffiti to create these fun letterpressed holiday cards. 7 Cards $25.00 at House Industries.

Kusmi Tea Packaging

I recently had the chance to go to Paris and was impressed with some of the beautiful packaging. The Kusmi Tea store was really amazing. All of the different types of tea had different color combinations and were stacked floor to ceiling.

Rue Magazine

I wanted to post these fun DYI paper projects from the second issue of online magazine Rue.

Tooth Fairy Kit

I love this little Tooth Fairy Kit. So beautifully designed and such a great idea! Sold at Vitrine.

T-shirt Packaging

A friend forwarded me this fun design posted on Design Milk. Designed by Somchana Kangwarnjit of Prompt Design, a Thailand-based agency, and recent Gold Pentaward winner. I am amazed at how well the t-shirts actually look.

Halloween Packaging

A little Halloween inspiration for you. I came across these fun party favors designed by Martha Stewart for Grandinroad.

White on White Design

I am doing some research for a new project and am loving all of the interesting things one can do with white on white. Here are some examples.

Moonshine Packaging

I was in my local wine shop in Brooklyn and came across this Moonshine by Kings County Distillery (also in Brooklyn). In this photo the bottle and label look a bit sterile but in the store it definitely grabbed my attention. Definitely feels prohibition era. Love the silver metal medicine bottle cap.

Dollar Graphic Redesign

Downling Duncan's graphic redesign of U.S. currency for the 'Dollar ReDe$ign Project' Beautiful array of colors, integration of patterns and photos.

Honey Packaging

I am always amazed at all of the beautiful packaging design for honey. This concept piece by Marcel Buerkle is really cool. I especially like the product design of the container and the gold finishing on the logo.

Orla Keily Perfume

Orla Keily a textile and fashion designer know for her fun sixties inspired prints has recently released her own perfume line. The packaging is a great fit for her brand and also has a mix of modern and vintage elements. The round top brings back memories of playing with all of my grandmothers beauty products.