Love this idea for Pantone Eye Make-up and Nail Polish by Renata Veiga. The simplicity of the design works really well and gives the product a high end feel.
As a graphic designer I just wouldn't be able to resist buying them! I'm sure almost every designer has a Pantone mug, I know I have one!
I don't believe these have hit the shelf yet, but I love the direction Heinz is taking with their packaging. They are going for an approach that highlights the ingredients of their product, the design looks fresh, and fun and gives the idea of the taste of the product more than their previous packaging.
The Farmers Market soup gets across the idea of healthy and fresh, as if you went out to the market yourself and picked up the ingredients yourself to make the soup!
Some people may have a problem with the fact that their logo is suddenly tilted in this design, but I really don't. I think the logo is still easily recognizable because they've stuck with the label shape and it works with the imagery to give a warm and appealing design.
Packaging designed by Cowan Design
I have always wanted to have tea at one of those posh hotels in London, and I think I'd like to try Afternoon tea at the Berkeley! All their tea biscuits and cakes are inspired by the fashion from designers such as Christian Dior, Burberry, Christian Lacroix , Louis Vuitton, and Mulberry.
Left to Right: representing Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior
When I first saw the Vancouver 2010 logo I was sceptical, but it has certainly grown on me over time.
The emblem features "Ilannaaq" which is based on the Canadian Inuit inukshuk (friend). As much as I don't think it necessarily represents Canada as a whole (we are too diverse of a nation to be represented by Inuit art), I like the concept of being a team player - the idea that each stone relies on the other to support the whole. I like the idea behind the colour choices: Green/Blues representing coastal forests, mountain ranges, The red as Canada's signature maple leaf, adn the gold representing the brilliant sunrises.
I do really like the artwork and colours of the main graphics of the signage that are shown consistenly throughout the Olympic site. The two chosen colours work well together, and are easily seen from far away, as well as in photography and film. The artwork really depicts fluid movement and speed.
Lastly though are the Mascots. Having trouble wrapping my mind around these. Oh, don't get me wrong - they are cute and adorable and great collectibles. BUT they seem to really represent a culture foreign to Canada. I always think of Japan when I see these images.
If you want to view the process behind the Olympic 2010 look, check out the You Tube video.
Go Canada Go.
FOC (Freedom of Creation) is a company that has invented a process where in which they can take 3D Autocad drawings and "print" them out. Check out the video at the bottom of this LINK to see the printing process!
These are some other things they've printed:
Mesh IPhone Case
The outer woven shell of the chair was printed and then attached to the chair!
