Beeswax production is an incredibly labor-intensive task, both by the bees and our neighbors at Worker B. – Todd...
Packaging
The beautiful illustration is really the hero of this piece. It gives visual clues to the dessert wine’s...
There are not too many things in life that define quality better than fine food (and of course fine...
Despite the fact that many people actually prefer gift cards to shot-in-the-dark gifts chosen by others, they’re still somehow...
Drawing on the brand aesthetics as well as the product’s attributes, I began to work around the concepts of...
Few industries are as widely known for their creative packaging as the wine and spirits biz. And when you...
The unique additive of maple syrup inspired the design direction. – Craig Valentino The Brew No. 2 Maple...
We named the brand ZoZoi, meaning “live life” in Greek. The over-the-top design, kitschy gold foil, and Greek-lish...
It takes a certain talent to make the elaborate seem effortless, the complex seem simple. And so it is...
Cult Partners takes us on a “Game of Thrones” like adventure in Gothic-luxe style with this wistful wine label....
Cult Partners’ year-end promotion is sooo appropriate for their client base. But really, who wouldn’t love 90-proof white rum...
Someone must have felt intoxicated when they found this substrate from Graphic Wood Technologies. The 13 pt. Text...
David Cole is back with another fabulous label for Woodinville Whiskey Co. The design is a complete redo for...
You’re sitting in the theatre, eyes trying to adjust to the darkness, anticipating what you’ll soon see. Then the...
Inspired by the historic family estate that’s home to Northern Ireland’s first craft gin distillery, Paperjam Design designed a distinctive...
I had to pry this out of the hands of a certain PaperSpecs team member who shall remain nameless....
I expect music to transport me to various emotional states, but this refreshingly unique CD case from the Husbandmen...
When it comes to packaging design that has a premium look and feel, the Samsung brand is consistently at...
If ever I doubted the power of great typography (seriously, I never have), this one little box designed by...
If you’ve been to an olive oil tasting bar – which have sprung up in tourist towns and...
Crisp silver foil stamping, a turned-edge box and lots of custom diecutting. Voila! Premium, VIP packaging. Easy peasy. These...
Commemorative coins have long been prized for their limited edition, non-circulating status. Minters and savvy collectors also know that...
Drink it in – a paper cup with beauty, functionality and sustainability. When Iggesund decided to test the possibilities...
Inspired by the client’s existing brand – a rugged, yet refined ethos with a hint of the 19th Century...
When I think of Hawaii, there are some stereotypical images that come to mind immediately – fragrant orchid...
It’s always true. The designs that have the most impact take a well-formed idea and communicate it in the...
What is it about tins? Is it the oh-I-can’t-wait-to-get-inside thing? Or maybe it’s the I’m-gonna-use-this-for-something-else-when-I’m-done thing? Whatever the “it”...
It’s notice-or-not time – those precious seconds when good design communicates a story in such a way that we...
Gorgeous substrates and inspiring design ideas are de rigueur for any good mill promotion. But when it gives you...
To one of my friends, packaging chocolate is a bit like “gilding the lily.” She’s such a fan that...
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