Archive for the ‘Designspiration’ Category

7″ Factory Record Sleeve Collection


August 10th, 2010

7 Factory Record Sleeve Collection
7 Factory Record Sleeve Collection
7 Factory Record Sleeve Collection
7 Factory Record Sleeve Collection
7 Factory Record Sleeve Collection
7 Factory Record Sleeve Collection
7 Factory Record Sleeve Collection
7 Factory Record Sleeve Collection
Every time I come across incredible collections like this one, I become super inspired to dig endlessly to find more beautiful pieces. It’s beautiful to look at these and give our eyes a break from current design trends, good or bad. Make sure to click the images to view them in detail.

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Book Cover Designspiration


May 5th, 2010

Book Cover Designspiration
Book Cover Designspiration
Book Cover Designspiration
The first cover’s color, imagery and typography is just gorgeous. I also really enjoy the piece by Anton Stankowski. Check out more of these on the flickr stream.

Images via Joe Kral/Swiss Legacy Flickr.

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Australian Designspiration + CTA


April 1st, 2010

Australian Designspiration + CTA

Australian Designspiration + CTA

Australian Designspiration + CTA

Australian Designspiration + CTA

Australian Designspiration + CTA

All new designspiration from Australian based design studio, War Design. This project was for CTA, a technical adhesive company. The goal was to reflect a new level of professionalism and technical advancement in their field and I believe they’ve done that in a strong manner.

Wouldn’t you agree that the system put into place for the Prohesive, Polyblend, and MCB product lines make them sing? The unfortunate thing is that these bags will see the trash can all too soon.

Via Lovely Packaging.

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Mesoesthetic Packaging


February 11th, 2010

mesoesthetic packaging

mesoesthetic packaging

mesoesthetic packaging

When large typography and monochrome color combine, I fall in love. This is without a doubt, one of my favorite package designs this year. The product, Ms men by Mesoesthetic, was designed by Espluga + Associados a Barcelona based design group. If anyone from Mesoesthetic just happens to be tuning in I would love to get my hands on some of this product.

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ItEvenHasAWatermark.com


January 17th, 2010

ItEvenHasAWatermark.com
It even has a watermark is by far the finest collection of the business cards out there. Not to mention its one of the largest that I’ve found and one of the most inspiring. If you have the patience of clicking, sift through all of the cards, its well worth the time. In case you’re wondering about the name–It even has a watermark–watch this scene from American Psycho.

ItEvenHasAWatermark.com
ItEvenHasAWatermark.com
ItEvenHasAWatermark.com
ItEvenHasAWatermark.com
ItEvenHasAWatermark.com
ItEvenHasAWatermark.com
ItEvenHasAWatermark.com
ItEvenHasAWatermark.com

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Studio 8 At this Rate


January 17th, 2010

Studio 8 At this Rate
Studio 8 At this Rate
Studio 8 At this Rate
Studio 8 At this Rate
Studio 8 At this Rate
When mixed, large type and beautiful images always get me. This project by Studio 8 blends the two together to form a beautiful booklet. It’s aim is to raise awareness about the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. The booklet is made from only one sheet of FSC certified paper, folding out from the cover into a 12-page concertina, maximizing the sheet usage and minimizing waste.

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B+W Assorted Packaging


November 20th, 2009

wanken blog
wanken blog
wanken blog
wanken blog
wanken blog
wanken blog
wanken blog
on the wanken blog
wanken blog
on the wanken blog
Some wonderful black & white packaging designs from an unknown source. I wish salt sold in Seattle was packaged as beautifully.

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NR2154: Stamp Design for Post Danmark


November 5th, 2009

NR2154: Stamp Design for Post Danmark
NR2154: Stamp Design for Post Danmark\
NR2154: Stamp Design for Post Danmark
NR2154: Stamp Design for Post Danmark
NR2154: Stamp Design for Post Danmark

NR2154 is an amazing multidisciplinary design studio established by Jacob Wildschiødtz and Troels Faber. This series of stamps mark the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen. It’s a shame that there isn’t more of a write-up for these pieces, but I believe its fair to say that this design speaks for itself. Also, I would have to say I’m a huge sucker for the Danish style, especially that of NR2154’s.

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Expo Designspiration + Raoul Ortega


November 4th, 2009

Expo Designspiration + Raoul Ortega
Expo Designspiration + Raoul Ortega
Expo Designspiration + Raoul Ortega
Expo Designspiration + Raoul Ortega
The Seattle World Fairs and Century Expositions have been inspirations to me in the past, so when seeing this nicely done poster from Raoul Ortega, I couldn’t help but stop and read his post. Raoul’s use of the central ‘EXPO’ mark make this poster work very well.

See more pictures and his post here.

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Felix Wiedler’s Book Cover Collection


October 19th, 2009

Felix Wiedler’s Book Cover Collection

Felix Wiedler’s Book Cover Collection

Felix Wiedler’s Book Cover Collection

Felix Wiedler’s Book Cover Collection

Felix Wiedler’s Book Cover Collection

Felix Wiedler’s Book Cover Collection

Felix Wiedler’s Book Cover Collection

Some great book covers from Felix Wiedler’s book cover collection. These are a mix of different types–some Swiss and some German. I simply love the uncomplicated design and use of color in each of these pieces. My favorite would have to be the “DIE TRAUM FABRIK” cover. The combination of metallic ink and diecut cover is gorgeous.

Check out the 17 pages of books and their history indexed at the Wiedler.ch website.

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From the Record Factory Part II: Tonpress Designspiration


October 8th, 2009

I can’t seem to get enough of polish design. Last night was lost to my desire to sift through hundreds of archived record sleeves and album covers in search for great polish record sleeves. After nearly three hours I had found nearly 30 good covers. I’ve narrowed it down to the following records, all on the 1980 polish Tonpress label.


From the Record Factory Part II: Tonpress Designspiration
From the Record Factory Part II: Tonpress Designspiration
From the Record Factory Part II: Tonpress Designspiration
From the Record Factory Part II: Tonpress Designspiration
From the Record Factory Part II: Tonpress Designspiration
Check out part I of this post for more covers.

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Experimental Jetset Designspiration


August 19th, 2009

Experimental Jetset Designspiration
Experimental Jetset Designspiration
Wow, such great designspiration this morning from Experimental Jetset. Check out more of their great work on their website.

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The Perfect Pastas Pt. 1: Via Roma Designspiration


July 21st, 2009

The Perfect Pastas Pt. 1: Via Roma Designspiration

The Perfect Pastas Pt. 1: Via Roma Designspiration

There is no perfect design, only perfect designs.

United* was the lead design team put on this project to create a one-of-a-kind imported Italian foods brand. They used unique portrait photography, shot on location in Tuscany to ensured that the brand maintained true authenticity. There are 3 million people in Tuscany. All different & all unique–this authentic Italian brand shows their true character, expression & emotion.

United* was successful. Possibly even very successful; to date the brand has seen unmatched sales figures and is in process of identifying the second round of 150 products to complement the existing line.

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Experimental JetSet: Paradiso / Bassline


June 30th, 2009

Experimental JetSet: Paradiso / Bassline
Experimental JetSet: Paradiso / Bassline
More great designspiration from Experimental Jetset. Check out what they have to say about these pieces and more of their amazing work at their website.

Between 1995 and 1999, we designed various posters and flyers for Paradiso, Amsterdam’s premier rock venue. Paradiso plays an important role in the recent history of Amsterdam, and in Dutch counter- and rock-culture in general, so it is a real honour to have been involved with this place. It also has a rich history of graphic design (Martin Kaye’s amazing concert posters, to name one example), so we’re proud to stand in that tradition.


More after the jump.
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NAiM Jean Prouvé + Designspiration


June 8th, 2009

NAiM Jean Prouvé + Designspiration

NAiM Jean Prouvé + Designspiration

Talk about amazing design–these pieces are incredible. I’m definitely a fan of Experimental Jetset’s work and their process which is explained on their website. They are a small, independent design studio based in Amsterdam.

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