Sorry, but I must do a brief flash back to Christmas. The reason is that I just stumbled upon the lovely packaging design for this year’s Christmas mustard from the Swedish pharmacies. I know that the ceramic cup was done by Höganäs but I am not quite sure who did the overall design. Aren’t they just lovely though?
Finally managed to get out a little bit, I guess 2010 doesn’t look that different yet. So did anyone decide on any New Year’s resolutions? I’m doing the usual “loose 10 pounds and work out more” version, will fail miserably in about 3 weeks. But if anyone is looking for a design related resolution you should join the “make something everyday” movement. I recently came across Brock Davis’ contribution, I wonder if his was a New Year’s resolution. Anyway, I do admire everyone out there doing this. Although I do get up to the odd self initiated project I don’t do one thing everyday, apart from this blog I guess. Of course the quality isn’t top notch every day, but it’s more a question of doing something. I did really love the shots below though.
See the whole year here.
Happy New Year everyone!! I’m coming to you from my bed in my PJs and I have not managed to go out an face the new year yet.
Anyway, it’s time to get cracking. I’ve noticed that using wood is quite hot right now especially in beauty products like prefumes and lotions. I think it’s a beautiful trend communicating a tendency of going back to nature in a sense. Just look at these two series of perfumes from Nasomatto and Anicka Yi and Maggie Peng.
I posted Coralie about a year ago here on Inspiration Lab but since then she has updated her website with lots more of her fantastic bookjacket design. I am still so in love with her timeless clothbound design for Penguin but she has also done lots of other great work.
Visit Coralie.
Filed under: ADs, Graphic Design, Typography | Tags: John Lewis, Paper cuts
Ho ho ho….I trust you all had a merry Christmas and hopefully loads of great presents too, maybe infact the perfect present. If you didn’t don’t worry you can dwell on these Christmas ads from UK department store John Lewis for a bit. The amazing papercut lettering was done by illustrator Kate Forrester.
See more of Kate’s work here.
Wrapping up before Christmas with lovely packaging design from Australian MOR cosmetics. I almost screamed with delight when I found the bars of soap in various lovely patterns. MOR actually means mother in Danish (although the meaning behind MOR cosmetics is peacock in Hindi) so here’s a good idea for a prez the next time you want to spoil your mum. I know what my mum’s getting next mother’s day. Damn it, I’ve ruined it now!
Merry Christmas everyone! I’ll be back with more visual snacks on the 28th of December.
See more by MOR: http://www.morcosmetics.com
Filed under: Photography | Tags: Coldilocks, Philadelphia Zoo, Polar bear
If you haven’t already heard of Coldilocks the polar bear from Philadelphia Zoo then it’s about time. It might not sound like the usual Inspiration Lab content but when you pair up a polar bear and a persistent photographer miracles happen. Just look at the wonderful photos below. The series was a self initiated project by Michael S Confer but has gone on to win numerous awards. Although I really hate going to the zoo I am so in love with these photos.
I haven’t been able to find a website for Michael S Confer, but you can read more about the story here.
Filed under: Typography
I’ve been following Jessica Hische on Flickr but have completely forgot to post her until I was sent a tip to go to her website. She does the loveliest lettering and has done a series of daily caps which have a prominent place on my inspiration wall. You can’t help but admire the amount of work and precision that goes into these.
See more: http://jessicahische.com
If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas prez for a graphic designer then look no further. I just came across these pillows from Heather Lins Home with lovely eye chart typography print. If you wanna make a theme out of it you can add an Alphabet bag (I have the one with the J).
Buy from Heather Lins Home.
Buy from Alphabet Bags.
Filed under: Packaging
I recently came across the packaging design for Ugly Mug’s coffee. I love the type work and I think the name and identity is brilliant, don’t we all look this ugly pre-caffeinated? The design was done by Indianapolis agency Young & Laramore.
Visit the agency behind the design.
Visit Ugly Mug.
