Packaging Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/tag/packaging/ Design inspiration & how-tos for your everyday work and life. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:19:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://designworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-dwl-icon-32x32.png Packaging Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/tag/packaging/ 32 32 Anderson Design Group: Rahal Farms Branding https://designworklife.com/anderson-design-group-rahal-farms-branding/ https://designworklife.com/anderson-design-group-rahal-farms-branding/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=45136 Nashville-based Anderson Design Group recently completed this branding project for Rahal Farms, a holistic and sustainable farm, also in Tennessee.The project encompassed everything from the identity to stationery and packaging. You can learn more about the project and their process on their blog.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/anderson-design-group-rahal-farms-branding/feed/ 1 Alliteration Inspiration: Zoos & Zzz’s https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-zoos-zzzs/ Thu, 29 May 2014 13:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79263 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: zoos & zzz’s. ZOOS If work has you feeling like you’re trapped in a cage, now is the time to channel your spirit animal. Free your mind back into the wild […]

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]]> Kelly Thompson: Design & Illustration https://designworklife.com/kelly-thompson-design-illustration/ Wed, 28 May 2014 21:00:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81220 Kelly Thompson, a Texan designer/illustrator based in Seattle, has combined her southern spice and northwestern quirkiness into a wide range of noteworthy work. Her charming hand-drawn aesthetic has become a distinctive style that she translates beautifully across a number of projects. Explore more of Kelly’s lovely work on her website and give her a follow […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Wheels & Water https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-wheels-water/ Thu, 22 May 2014 13:00:56 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79260 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: wheels & water. WHEELS We can brainstorm and daydream all we want, but when the rubber meets the road you’re going to need some real inspiration to keep from spinning your […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Veggies & Vacation https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-veggies-vacation/ Thu, 15 May 2014 13:00:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79259 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: veggies & vacation. VEGGIES Just like your mother wouldn’t let you leave the table until you finished your vegetables, you can’t leave this page without mentally chowing down on these ten […]

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]]> Student Work: Josh Schott https://designworklife.com/student-work-josh-schott/ Wed, 07 May 2014 15:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=80195 Graphic designer Josh Schott is pursuing his MFA at Tyler School of Art at Temple University and already has an impressive collection of work to his name in illustration, packaging, and beyond. Check out some of his select projects below and explore even more on his website.

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Outdoors & Outlaws https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-outdoors-outlaws/ Thu, 01 May 2014 13:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79256 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: outdoors & outlaws. Outdoors Spring is a time of growth, nature, and new life, and it’s about time we swapped out some of those tired winter brain cells for some with […]

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]]> Student Work: Seth Gale https://designworklife.com/student-work-seth-gale/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:00:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79374 Something great is brewing up in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s not coffee. Okay, there’s tasty coffee brewing up there too, but the really good stuff is brewing in Seth Gale‘s noggin as he throws down some serious design smarts at Portland State University. Check out a selection of work below, then explore more on Seth’s website and grab […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Jelly & Journeying https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-jelly-journeying/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79254 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: jelly & journeying. Jelly Do you think you’re ready for this jelly? How about multiplied by TEN? Are you ready for that? Okay, you’re right. I think you’re ready for that […]

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]]> Young & Laramore: Upland Brewing Co. Rebrand https://designworklife.com/young-laramore-upland-brewing-co-rebrand/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:00:05 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78979 Young & Laramore recently completed a solid rebrand for Bloomington, Indiana’s Upland Brewing Co., including some nifty new packaging for several of Upland’s most popular beers. For more on the goals and process of the rebrand, dive into Upland’s client-side account of the project here, and read the details of Young & Laramore’s work below: […]

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]]> Tyler Gross: New Work https://designworklife.com/tyler-gross-new-work/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:00:07 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79064 Since we last featured Tyler Gross‘s illustrations, he’s churned out some killer new work that further showcases his hardcore halftones and strong style. Be sure to hit up his website and check out more of his latest work in its natural habitat.

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Icons & Imbibing https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-icons-imbibing/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:00:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78755 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: icons & imbibing. ICONS In keeping with the spirit of the pictogram, we’re going to keep this copy short and resort to wayfinding: ↓ 10 ↓ IMBIBING It’s Thursday (pre-Friday), and as […]

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]]> Miles Design: William Roam Identity and Collateral https://designworklife.com/miles-design-william-roam-identity-and-collateral/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:00:17 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78226 Miles Design worked with the team at William Roam on an extensive project which encompassed their identity and stationery, website, the naming and packaging for three product lines, a magazine-style product catalog and a series of marketing videos. Check out the project page for quite a few more images of the work they completed together. via Dribbble 

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Eggs & Eyes https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-eggs-eyes/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 13:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78642 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: eggs & eyes. EGGS There’s nothing like some eggs and inspiration to start your morning off sunny side up. Now crack open this ten egg inspiration omelette and get your day cookin’. […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Music & Minimalism https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-music-minimalism/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:00:02 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77997 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: music & minimalism. MUSIC Everybody has their go-to soundtrack for getting in the creative zone (which you may even be listening to right now), so we’re doubling down to make this […]

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]]> Jenney Stevens: Far North Spirits https://designworklife.com/jenney-stevens-far-north-spirits/ Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:00:06 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77787 I’m loving the identity and collateral designed by Jenney Stevens for Far North Spirits. The white glass bottle for their gin is especially gorgeous. via Good Design Makes Me Happy

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Reading & Royalty https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-reading-royalty/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77824 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: reading & royalty. Reading Stephen King rightfully states that “books are a uniquely portable magic.” And though it’s difficult for a blog post to capture anything close to the magic that […]

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]]> Student Work: Clarke Harris https://designworklife.com/student-work-clarke-harris/ https://designworklife.com/student-work-clarke-harris/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:00:13 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77562 I’m quite fond of the work Clarke Harris has put out as he cuts his (Gator) teeth in the University of Florida’s graphic design program. If this collection of work is just a preview of what’s to come, I’m very excited to see where his design career takes him. WORK HARD STAY HUMBLE Work Hard Stay Humble is a project […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/student-work-clarke-harris/feed/ 2 Alliteration Inspiration: Coffee & Currency https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-coffee-currency/ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:00:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77456 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: coffee & currency. COFFEE While coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, it’s numero uno on the list of consumed commodities to get creative juices flowing*. Let these […]

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]]> Naomie Ross & Daniel Renda: Pastosa Ravioli Co. https://designworklife.com/naomie-ross-daniel-renda-pastosa-ravioli-co/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:00:53 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76431 As a personal project, designers Naomie Ross and Daniel Renda set out to rebrand Pastosa Ravioli Co., an NYC shop whose pasta they both grew up eating. Their intent was to transform the shop’s image from that of a generic corner deli to a gourmet italian food store, and as a result the new brand feels more upscale, authentic, handmade and […]

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]]> 1983 Present: The Happy 8 Identity and Collateral https://designworklife.com/1983-present-the-happy-8-identity-and-collateral/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:00:16 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76950 I’m loving this vibrant work by 1983 Present for The Happy 8, a chain of hotels in Malaysia. The Happy 8 is a high-quality chain hotels brand of Malaysia. The brand is enlightened from the combination of Nanyang culture and art. Design inspired by vibrant colours in the local system, mysterious national symbols as well […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Gold & Grains https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-gold-grains/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77129 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: gold & grains. GOLD Though the winter Olympics may be over, every day is an opportunity to bring home a gold medal in creativity. And even if nothing gold can stay, […]

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]]> Stitch Design Co.: Produce Candles Packaging https://designworklife.com/stitch-design-co-produce-candles-packaging/ https://designworklife.com/stitch-design-co-produce-candles-packaging/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:00:21 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77091 It’s been far too long since I’ve posted a project from the ladies at Stitch Design Co., so this morning I’m excited to share their latest packaging project for Produce Candles. The fresh, vibrant packaging designs reflect each hand-cultivated candle’s produce-inspired scent, which include unique varieties like snap pea, kale and carrot, to name a few. […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/stitch-design-co-produce-candles-packaging/feed/ 1 Studio MPLS: Alli Marie Identity and Collateral https://designworklife.com/studio-mpls-alli-marie-identity-and-collateral/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:00:10 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76444 I’m excited to share more new beautiful work from Studio MPLS, this time a new brand identity, stationery and packaging project for Alli Marie, a new brand of premiere women’s footwear.

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]]> Marx Design: The Coconut Collective https://designworklife.com/marx-design-the-coconut-collective/ Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:00:20 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76612 Personally, I’m not a huge fan of coconut water as a beverage. But despite that face, I am loving the fresh, sunny packaging that Marx Design recently developed for The Coconut Collective’s new line of organic waters. In addition to the original formula, this line includes the tropical flavors like mango, guava, and pineapple. More […]

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]]> Rodrigo Maia: New Records, Old Covers https://designworklife.com/rodrigo-maia-new-records-old-covers/ Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:00:52 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76379 Audiophiles and collectors alike argue that there’s nothing like holding and owning a real life, tangible vinyl record as the world continues to become more and more digital, and that the experience goes far beyond just the sound the record contains. Whether it’s the format’s large, beautiful album art, the story in the liner notes, […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Plants & Pizza https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-plants-pizza/ https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-plants-pizza/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:46:50 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76424 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: plants & pizza. PLANTS While spring is still in wintry hiding, photosynthesize these ten plant-based projects into some serious inspiration and make your next project botanically beautiful. PIZZA Republican? Democrat? The […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-plants-pizza/feed/ 1 David P. L. Jones: Alibi Spirits https://designworklife.com/david-p-l-jones-alibi-spirits/ Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:00:20 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76226 Philadelphia-based designer David P. L. Jones recently finished some brilliant new work on Alibi Spirits, spanning both spirits packaging and book design. The literary influence of Agatha Christie on the packaging is seamlessly executed in this killer project, and the re-designed book covers solidify the tie-in. It’s enough to make anyone want to cozy up with a dark […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Hearts & Horns https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-hearts-horns/ Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:56:40 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76129 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: hearts & horns. HEARTS With Valentine’s Day less than 24 hours away (I certainly hope this isn’t your first reminder), our hardworking hearts are working overtime to keep the lovey vibes […]

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]]> Projekt, Inc.: Choiselle Identity and Packaging https://designworklife.com/projekt-inc-choiselle-identity-and-packaging/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:00:14 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75448 Pennsylvania-based studio Projekt recently created a beautiful new identity and packaging system for Choiselle, a new line of all natural skincare products. We began with the logo, which hints at Choiselle’s heritage using a nature-inspired “C”. Next we moved on to the bottle graphics which were silk-screened directly to the bottles themselves in one color, before […]

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]]> Student Work: Josh White https://designworklife.com/student-work-josh-white/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:00:18 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75343 A graphic design student at Fort Hays State University, Josh White recently debuted some impressive concept work. I appreciate how his approach challenges the utilitarian nature of consumer painting products and offers a unique value add to the product in a largely homogeneous market. Aleksander Nielsen, having moved from Denmark to the Bay Area, applies knowledge […]

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]]> Skillshare Beyond the Logo Challenge Winner: Jody Worthington, Part 2 https://designworklife.com/skillshare-beyond-the-logo-challenge-winner-jody-worthington-part-2/ Tue, 04 Feb 2014 22:00:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75645 This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Brand Identity. Next up, I’m happy to share with you a few projects from winner Jody Worthington‘s new online portfolio. She’s worked with a varied assortment of clients on projects that range from […]

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]]> Skillshare Beyond the Logo Challenge Runner Up: Pedro Ramirez https://designworklife.com/skillshare-beyond-the-logo-challenge-runner-up-pedro-ramirez/ Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:00:57 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72250 This afternoon I’m doing a series of posts featuring the winners of the first challenge in my Skillshare class, Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Brand Identity. Within the class, students are asked to develop a complete brand identity system based off of an existing logo, resulting in a presentation suitable for sharing with a client. […]

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]]> Vitae Design Projects https://designworklife.com/vitae-design-projects/ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 20:00:53 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75000 I recently discovered the work of Vitae Design, the studio of Toronto-based independent graphic designer Cameron McKague. His work is equal parts minimal and playful, and runs the gamut from identity work to design for print, packaging and websites. A few projects in particular caught my eye: Beaumont Film & Record Vitae Design developed the identity […]

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]]> Post Projects: Brassneck Brewery https://designworklife.com/post-projects-brassneck-brewery/ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:00:17 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74901 Awesome work by Vancouver-based Post Projects for Brassneck Brewery, a retail brewery in the area. The design team developed their brand identity by combining bold, in-your-face typography and whimsical ink drawings by artist Maggie Boyd. Creative Credits: Interior design by SUA Exterior, interior and bottle photography by Lucas Finlay

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]]> Jon Contino: The Hidden Sea Packaging https://designworklife.com/jon-contino-the-hidden-sea-packaging/ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:00:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75003 I pretty much always buy wine based on its label (with the hope that it tastes good too), so I am all over this new packaging design for South Australia wines’ The Hidden Sea by Jon Contino.

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]]> Steven Noble and Taxi Studio: Kate Hudnott Spirit Packaging https://designworklife.com/steven-noble-and-taxi-studio-kate-hudnott-spirit-packaging/ https://designworklife.com/steven-noble-and-taxi-studio-kate-hudnott-spirit-packaging/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74993 This packaging series, a collaboration between Steven Noble and Taxi Studio, was created for Kate Hudnott, a UK-based drinks pioneer. The Taxi Design team developed a concept that tells of Kate’s darker side in the form of her seven deadly sins, through commissioned illustrations by Steven Noble.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/steven-noble-and-taxi-studio-kate-hudnott-spirit-packaging/feed/ 4 Alliteration Inspiration: Fruit & Feathers https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-fruits-feathers/ https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-fruits-feathers/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:00:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74962 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: fruit & feathers. Fruit Fact: since an apple a day keeps the doctor away, carrying a MacBook makes you invincible! But just to be safe, fill your brain with the recommended […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-fruits-feathers/feed/ 1 Isabela Rodrigues: Tilín Cacao Packaging https://designworklife.com/isabela-rodrigues-tilin-cacao-packaging/ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:00:56 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75042 Here is yet another gorgeous packaging project by Isabela Rodrigues (previously published here, here and here.) This time the creative work was developed for Tilín Cacao, a chocolate brand from Columbia. via Jan of Poppytalk Pinterest

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]]> Savvy Studio: Puebla 109 Identity and Collateral https://designworklife.com/savvy-studio-puebla-109-identity-and-collateral/ https://designworklife.com/savvy-studio-puebla-109-identity-and-collateral/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:00:36 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74296 Savvy Studio recently worked on the design for Puebla 109, a new gastropub in Mexico City. The identity consists of a series of icons inspired by Mexican postage stamps throughout history.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/savvy-studio-puebla-109-identity-and-collateral/feed/ 1 FUNNEL: Lyon Distilling Co. Rum Identity and Packaging https://designworklife.com/funnel-lyon-distilling-co-rum-identity-and-packaging/ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:00:34 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74656 I’m loving the identity and custom packaging design that Funnel developed for Lyon Distilling Co. Based out of Saint Michaels, Maryland, the distillery produces handcrafted spirits including the rum you see below. For more of Funnel’s work, be sure to check out their commissions portfolio, and Lyon Distilling Co. can be found on Facebook.

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]]> Hubbly Bubbly Falafel Shop https://designworklife.com/hubbly-bubbly-falafel-shop-branding-on-behance/ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:00:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73721 Orlando-based studio Push recently took their design for restaurants one step further, by choosing to conceptualize, own and operate one for themselves. The result, Hubbly Bubbly Falafel Shop, is a new eatery offering, of course, falafel and other Middle Eastern foods. The dream for the restaurant began with partner Mark Unger’s father-in-law (also an owner), who is originally […]

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]]> Wedge & Lever https://designworklife.com/wedge-lever/ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:00:05 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73856 I’ve seen Wedge & Lever, a relatively new (established in 2012) design studio out of San Diego, all over the place lately, and rightfully so. Their portfolio is filled with lots of incredible work, but these three projects particularly caught my eye: Bitches Brew Bitches Brew is a self-initiated project that centers around a line of […]

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]]> Creature: Kigo Kitchen Identity and Collateral https://designworklife.com/creature-kigo-kitchen-identity-and-collateral/ https://designworklife.com/creature-kigo-kitchen-identity-and-collateral/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:00:04 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73608 While browsing around Behance recently I stumbled upon the awesome portfolio of Clara Mulligan, who happens to be a Design Director at Creature. And as someone often drawn to restaurant branding, one of the projects that immediately stood out was their work for Kigo Kitchen, a “Pan-Asian, quick-fire lunch and dinner joint” with locations in […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/creature-kigo-kitchen-identity-and-collateral/feed/ 1 Alliteration Inspiration: Dairy & Drop Caps https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-dairy-drop-caps/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:00:43 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74035 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: dairy & drop caps. Dairy If my ‘B’ in high school anatomy class serves me, I do believe it’s the mouse-clicking finger bone that’s connected to the design bone, and there’s […]

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]]> Little Mule Studio https://designworklife.com/little-mule-studio/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:00:49 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73731 Watch out: this Little Mule kicks. After sharing her talents and building her chops at Pentagram (Austin, TX) and Yee-Haw Industries (Knoxville, TN), Blair Richardson decided to set off on her own. After three years of freelance in Austin under the name Little Mule Studio, she relocated to Mexico City and maintained plenty of work stateside. Now […]

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]]> DIA: Porter & Plot Brand Identity and Packaging https://designworklife.com/dia-porter-plot-brand-identity-and-packaging/ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:00:03 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73740 This afternoon I am loving the stripped down, graphic brand identity and collateral that DIA developed for Porter & Plot: Porter & Plot is an artisanal wine brand currently being launched by California based online retailer Club W. The Porter & Plot label is a series of high end wines from both France and the […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Aviation & Avocados https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-aviation-avocados/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:00:58 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73729 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: aviation & avocados. Aviation The new year means new opportunities to dream and create, so it’s time to clear the runway for your next big thing. These ten pieces of aviation […]

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]]> Anti Grandpeople: Rumble in Rhodes Music Packaging https://designworklife.com/anti-grandpeople-rumble-in-rhodes-music-packaging/ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:00:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72800 It’s rare to see music packaging these days, so I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon Anti Grandpeople‘s recent work for Rumble in Rhodes. The packaging was created for the second single from their upcoming album, “Grace and Nuance”. The design reflects a sound that they describe as “organic post-punk and dance-rock inspired… with a […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Noodles & Numbers https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-noodles-numbers/ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:00:20 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=73488 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: noodles & numbers. NOODLES If your New Year’s resolution involves losing a few pounds and gaining a few brain cells, this section is just for you. These ten pieces of noodle […]

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]]> Glenn Wolk: Arrow / Cluett Labels https://designworklife.com/glenn-wolk-arrow-cluett-labels/ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 16:00:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72547 Glenn Wolk recently published a project that showcases all of the work he’s done with Arrow Shirts / Cluett and Peabody—a huge selection of gorgeous vintage-inspired labels and packaging. Check out the entire body of work on Behance.

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]]> Paperlux: The Golden Camera 2014 https://designworklife.com/paperlux-the-golden-camera-2014/ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:00:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72794 This gorgeous event invitation was designed by Paperlux for DIE GOLDENE KAMERA. Technically this just a sneak peek before the event has taken place, so I can’t wait to see the entire suite in February. For now, you can check out the beautiful production details on Behance.

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Lights & Lions https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-lights-lions/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:00:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72702 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s theme combo: lights & lions. LIGHTS As the holidays roll along, your neighborhood is likely outfitted in festive, well-lit fashion for the occasion. Thus, it only seems fitting to shed a little light […]

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]]> Studio Hausherr https://designworklife.com/studio-hausherr/ https://designworklife.com/studio-hausherr/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:00:34 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71851 There’s some beautiful work coming out of Studio Hausherr, a Berlin-based studio specializing in corporate, editorial and web design. I’ve selected a few favorite pieces below, but there is quite a bit more to see in their portfolio.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/studio-hausherr/feed/ 0 A New Site for Tad Carpenter https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-tad-carpenter/ https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-tad-carpenter/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:58:16 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72396 Just yesterday Tad Carpenter launched a beautiful new site featuring tons of awesome new projects. Below is a brief selection of my favorites, but be sure to head on over and take a look for yourself.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/a-new-site-for-tad-carpenter/feed/ 1 Alliteration Inspiration: Beards & Bees https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-beards-bees/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=72345 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: beards & bees. Slow down, we’re not talking about the birds and the bees here. We’ll let another blog handle that subject. While I thought beards and bees was a random […]

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]]> Strohl: Leckerlee Holiday Tins https://designworklife.com/strohl-leckerlee-holiday-tins/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:00:59 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71997 Strohl designed some lovely new tins for Leckerlee this year.

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]]> Reynolds and Reyner: Coffee House London Identity and Collateral https://designworklife.com/reynolds-and-reyner-coffee-house-london-identity-and-collateral/ https://designworklife.com/reynolds-and-reyner-coffee-house-london-identity-and-collateral/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:00:22 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71122 Beautiful work by Reynolds and Reyner for Coffee House London, a new coffee brand based in Ukraine.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/reynolds-and-reyner-coffee-house-london-identity-and-collateral/feed/ 2 Bravo Company: Sopra Identity and Collateral https://designworklife.com/bravo-company-sopra-identity-and-collateral/ https://designworklife.com/bravo-company-sopra-identity-and-collateral/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2013 20:00:45 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71129 Great new work by Bravo Company for Sopra, a Singapore-based Italian restaurant that is inspired by “the glamorous days of post-war Italy.”

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]]> https://designworklife.com/bravo-company-sopra-identity-and-collateral/feed/ 1 Telegramme: Hawt Sauce https://designworklife.com/telegramme-hawt-sauce/ https://designworklife.com/telegramme-hawt-sauce/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:00:35 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70896 Telegramme recently updated their portfolio with a ton of new projects that span various design disciplines. One that particularly caught my eye is their work for Hawt Sauce, a self-initiated collaboration with Holloway Kitchen. Holloway produced a small batch of extra thick hot sauce and Telegramme took care of the logo, packaging and promotional materials. […]

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