The ultimate lesson here was that additional steps might be tricky, but they are sometimes necessary to achieve the...
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Despite the fact that many people actually prefer gift cards to shot-in-the-dark gifts chosen by others, they’re still somehow...
When designing our own business cards we wanted to make sure they were simple enough to stand the test...
The high-end fragrance world is filled with beautiful set-up boxes that not only stand out on the shelf, but...
Drawing on the brand aesthetics as well as the product’s attributes, I began to work around the concepts of...
The cards “provided something tactile for the face-to-face meeting of two professionals for the first time that could be...
Vogue knows what is hot and trendy: “Seen at Ralph Lauren, Valentino and Chloé, full-length velvet is big for...
By Sabine Lenz Something was distinctly different. I couldn’t put my finger on it. Was it the size of...
My favorite part about the piece is how the gold foil, warm gray ink, and blind impression work together...
Cult Partners and Sutherland Distilling Co.’s discuss the achievement of the Diablo’s Shadow packaging in this video from our...
I remember one of the first times I came across a digitally enhanced printed piece. The pitch-black stock printed...
“Most of these print pieces were more than just marketing fluff pieces.” – Suzy Simmons, Co-Creative Director Getting braces...
We’re all familiar with the concept of a message IN a bottle. With Studio 32 North’s packaging for Kirk...
Cucumber Envy. The Rita Hayworth. Monk’s Libation. All the cocktails on the menu sounded very tempting. And this was...
“A website is invaluable in the property management business, but the high quality of the design and the craft...
The issue is actually culled from online content on Cite’s blog, Offcite. The online readership drove the print content,...
Set-up Boxes When it comes to designing packaging, two of the most commonly used boxes are folding cartons and...
The sophisticated, beautiful look of this branding reminds everyone, ‘We ar Finefolk.’ – Ingred Sidie, Co-Creative Director “There...
The unique additive of maple syrup inspired the design direction. – Craig Valentino The Brew No. 2 Maple...
Careful file prep and color management allowed us to get great results out of the uncoated paper stock. –...
“Attention to detail and unwavering watchfulness are required to end up with a stack of amazingly printed pieces...
We all love the tactile feel of paper, and the more unusual the better. Just think of the oh-so-predictable...
This super thick invitation fits perfectly inside the clear capacity envelope! Our team’s attention to the smallest detail is...
The notebook design was inspired by the restaurant owner’s approach to food and cooking and his experience working...
When you get right down to it, the urge to ban a creative work comes from a deep-seated fear...
Paper captured the grace and spirituality of each holiday (via foil-stamping, diecutting and embossing) while providing the company’s imprint...
We named the brand ZoZoi, meaning “live life” in Greek. The over-the-top design, kitschy gold foil, and Greek-lish...
It was my first project with this design studio, and I got thrown in at the deep end. The...
It takes a certain talent to make the elaborate seem effortless, the complex seem simple. And so it is...
We’re feeling a hunk of burning love for these Elvis posters. Digitally printed for the Collingwood Elvis Festival, the...
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