Tactile Marketing
No Missing Piece Here
Now that jigsaw puzzles are all the rage thanks to the Covid quarantine, we thought we’d share this fun project we “put together” for ESPN last year. There was no missing piece to the puzzle when it came to creating ESPN’s Multicultural Puzzle Kit. The key message the sales team wanted to communicate was connection—fans,…
Read MoreIt's Not Magic, We Just Make it Look Like it is…
The Barbour Design annual holiday mailing went out… this year’s was geared towards the new year. Orange, Barbour-branded magic 8 balls were sent out to all clients and several perspective clients.
Read MoreDesigner Playing Cards
UK promotional/gift products company Hundred Million has hit the nail on the head with one particular niche product (catering to design geeks like ourselves, of course): CMYK Playing Cards. It’s actually a wonder that no one has developed these before, but from what we can see, Hundred Million did a bang up job translating traditional…
Read MorePrint and T-Shirt Designs by Mark Books
Designer/art director Mark Brooks, who splits his time between his native Barcelona and New York City, designed this terrific series of limited edition prints and t-shirts for Barcelona retailer SantaMonica. The bold, sophisticated designs are really something. We especially like the star grid pieces, which are best viewed from a distance. Via Behance and markbrooksgraphikdesign.com
Read MorePantone Calendars by Pentagram
We have a thing for calendars, and this one is particularly good. Pentagram’s Eddie Opara and Brankica Harvey designed Pantone’s 2013 Wall and Engagement calendars, utilizing the famed PMS color chips as a design device. The color chips are treated as pixels, creating digitized images for each month. Very clever and well executed. Via pentagram.com
Read MoreLatin American Design Identity
Madrid-based design consultancy IS Creative Studio created this fantastic logo for LAD (Latin American Design). The logo is described as “that beautiful moment when on a long brainstorming the great idea hits you like a lightning.” Love the color palette and typography too. Via iscreativestudio.com
Read MoreEquator Design Brew
This is just way too good not to share. Brand design consultancy Equator Design recently brewed and packaged this limited run of pale ale as a self promo. Looks amazing. From the debossed labels to the handcrafted wood boxes, we are in awe. Via thedieline.com
Read MoreCustom Liquor Bottle Labels by Barbour Design
In an effort to showcase potential ESPN partnerships, the Barbour team recently designed these custom labels as a gift to marketing executives. They mimic the actual packaging, but with ESPN branding. A really fun project that was well received.
Read MoreDo Good Doodles
The work of Malaysian illustrator Lim Heng Swee (aka ilovedoodle) just brings a smile, even on this Monday morning. Her work is uncomplicated and, most of all, fun. She has quite a body of work that’s growing everyday (you may have seen her doodles on t-shirts and/or prints). Swee says of her own work, “Life…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Type On
We’re all familiar with the “Keep Calm” series that seems to be everywhere lately. Super talented Mexican designer/typographer Alan Guzman tackles his own version from a designer’s perspective. Looks great, love the flourish-y hand lettering, and the pens are a nice touch. Not sure how/where to purchase the shirt, but I want one, please! Be…
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