I was recently shopping in SOHO with my husband at the store Odin. The store has some great mensware and I was quite taken by the Odin brand Cologne Packaging. The bottles at the store were actually all black as well like the boxes. Very sleek and mysterious.
Check out the Singer sewn bindging on this limited run of 50 hand made promotional books by Loz Ives. I knew I should have learned how to sew!
I love this idea by Blok Design of Mexico City. Letterpress printed on heavy 4 ply cotton museum board by Studio on Fire. The cards are edged in a wonderful hue of yellow adding just the right flare to these sleek cards.
David Brier of DBD International has shared with us this new Botanical Bakery gourmet cookie packaging from Napa Valley. I really like the fun color palette and the cool funky handlettered feel. Thanks for sharing with us David.
While I was in Ubud Bali this past week I came across the cutest store called Kou Cuisine. They had really great packaging shown here, in a simple black and white motif. The store design was equally quaint and sleek at the same time.
In the long list of recent publications to close, today ID Magazine announces its closing. The publication has been in print for 55 years. It is weird to see things in the design industry changing so fast. I am sad to see another beloved magazine out of print. I mean who doesn't love the web but I wonder how much we will love it when that is all we have left.
AOL now (Aol.) has recently launched this re-branded look. The timing of the re-branding is being heavily criticized as AOL incurred heavy lay-offs as it split from parent company Time Warner earlier this December. The company is obviously striving to create a more dynamic image (I mean who do you know besides your parents or grandparents that still use their service). Design agency Wolff Olins created the new identity. While the new look is more approachable it seems a bit generic to me. Also who is going to be able to reign in all of the marketing managers as they attempt to apply the new logo to what looks like just about any type of imagery. Hmmmm....curious to hear your thoughts....
I was doing some research for a project and came across this beautiful vintage Listerine packaging. I love the carved glass bottle and the elegant shape.
I recently came across this packaging for a new fragrance line launched by Bath and Body Works. I really like the gradation of color in the glass and how they carried out a similar effect by using metallic labels on accompanying products.
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I am loving the simple patterns and color combinations of this classic book series by Penguin.
The Museum of Art and Design in New York has a wonderful exhibit on right now called "Slash - Paper Under the Knife". I am truely intrigued and impressed by all of the beautiful pieces being made out of cut paper these days. The MAD exhibit really captures all of the cool stuff going on with this medium right now. Showing Now thru April 4th 2010.
I am planning a trip to Tokyo in January. I am so excited to see all of the innovative (an totally un-american) design. In anticipation of my trip I am starting to research Japanese design. Here are a few pieces of eye candy I found while scouring the web.
Actor Dan Aykroyd has partnered with artist John Alexander to launch Crystal Head Vodka. John Alexander, designer of the Head, continues to exhibit internationally and produce master works from his studio in Long Island. While Dan Aykroyds interests in spirits and brand promotion originated with his co-founding of House of Blues Entertainment Inc. The name Crystal Head Vodka is a tribute to the 13 Crystal Skulls found in various locations around the world and the fact that Crystal Head Vodka is the purest spirit possible. I thought this packaging design was fitting in anticipation of Halloween. My local wine store Green Grape has just ordered a few cases if you are looking to procure some.
We have made the list! Amy Cook has shared this list of 50 great graphic design blogs with us. Lots of cool stuff to peruse. Some old favorites and some new ones too. Check out the full list of 50 Excellent Graphic Design Blogs.
I was recently on the House Industries website. They have some wonderfully creative and inspirational typography on the website and their Alexander Girard film is also a fun little piece.
House Industries: Type as Object Exhibit October 20th - November 19th. Type Directors Club, 347 West 36th Street, 6th Floor, New York, New York, NY.
