Jacqueline Evans

Posted on March 27, 2009March 27, 2009 Posted in DesignTagged branding, graphic design, indentity, minimalism, packaging8 Comments

Talk about beautiful packaging. I love this packaging for Jacqueline Evans Naturopathic Skincare products designed by Australian firm Swear Words. The combination of the simple typography, the flour de lis and the excellent pastel colors not only look great but they also create a visual system that works well.

I’m really love pastel colors. I’ve been chatting with Duane King on how great these colors are and how little they’re used, especially on the web. Gotta work these colors into my next project.

Via Lovely Package

Tom Crawshaw

Posted on March 26, 2009March 26, 2009 Posted in DesignTagged branding, graphic design, indentity, print, stationery2 Comments

Here is some excellent work by UK based designer, Tom Crawshaw. Pictured above is a gorgeous wedding invite printed on 540gsm duplexed Cool Grey and Mid Green Colorplan.

The Corinthian

Posted on March 24, 2009March 24, 2009 Posted in PhotographyTagged camera, photo, Photography, snapshot, vintage17 Comments

I don’t post much about my photography, maybe it’s because I don’t shoot enough to warrant it, but I want to change that. I’ve been thinking about my next camera and it comes down to a Nikon D90 or a Leica D-Lux 4. The Leica is winning because it’s compact and I’ll use it more, but I don’t like the lack of a short depth of field.

Anyway, I currently use a basic Panasonic FX33 which isn’t even good for family photos. I sometimes manage to get some decent shots from it like the one above. I came across this interesting apartment building in Manhattan and just snapped away. The curves of the building and the gray sky made for some excellent silhouettes. You can view more photos of the building here. I also snapped this nice pic this past weekend.

Corporate Diversity : Swiss Graphic Design by Geigy

Posted on March 23, 2009March 23, 2009 Posted in Books, Design, Grid Systems, International Typographic Style, MerchTagged corporate, graphic design, grid system, International Typographic Style, medical, minimalism, modernism, swiss style6 Comments

Image above is from Things To Look At.

Here’s a great book that’s just been released by Lars Müller Publishers titled Corporate Diversity: Swiss Graphic Design and Advertising by Geigy, 1940–1970. Designed by Norm and set in their typeface Replica (thanks Jonathan!), it features the brilliant work of the in house design studio at J. R. Geigy AG, most of which was created for the medical industry. Geigy was based in Basel and the work helped spread the International Typographic Style with its minimal approach and by employing designers such as Karl Gerstner, Jörg Hamburger, Toshihiro Katayama and Armin Hofmann.

Corporate Diversity displays Swiss graphic design at its best and rivals the classic ABC Verlag book, Publicity and Graphic Design in the Chemical Industry. It makes a great addition to any collection.

A short film was created on the exhibit that accompanied the book.

You can also see more images of the book here and here or purchase a copy for yourself from Amazon.

Identity for Institut Parfumeur Flores

Posted on March 20, 2009March 20, 2009 Posted in DesignTagged branding, graphic design, indentity, signage1 Comment

The talented chaps at Bunch have just completed an this elegant identity for Institut Parfumeur Flores. The elements included signage, bags, stickers, pencils, ribbons and labels. Simple. Clean. Beautiful. Just how design should be.

Stereo Creative

Posted on March 19, 2009March 19, 2009 Posted in DesignTagged branding, graphic design, indentity, poster, print, websites11 Comments

Folks, sorry for the slow week. I got hammered at work and didn’t have much time to post. But I do have some juicy work from London based branding agency, Stereo. Pictured above is a nice site they’ve created for Consolidated PR, though I do see some widows in there. Also, be sure to check out the work they did for Half Each.