DANA TANAMACHI
When you were little, if somebody would tell you that you would become a chalk artist when you grow up, I think you would jump up in the air and keep on smiling until that day would come true :) This lady Dana, who is actually a graphic designer, has become a chalk letterer and does that for living and she does know how to apply her talent in multiple ways. Fun but cool at the same time, no?
Check out more on http://www.danatanamachi.com/
Check out more on http://www.danatanamachi.com/
ON THE PACKAGING SIDE OF THINGS
BYREDO
COLD SPRING APOTHEKARY
I am continuously coming back to the old pharmacy type packaging, because I repeat that it is a new trend in the more natural type of beauty products. I stumbled across the beauty and health company Cold Spring Apothekary, which is based in Hudson Valley. They create exceptional, naturally-derived products that are as mindful of the well-being of the environment as well as the people who use them.
Check out more on www.coldspringapothecary.com
Check out more on www.coldspringapothecary.com
FENDI - The Whispered Directory
One volume has turned into two, together with a CD, with a movie, with a custom made Maseratti and even a line of accessories and suitcases for travelling. Can it get more '' fatto a mano'' than this? All this combines all the small dreams of Silvia Fendi, whos appreciation for artisan work not only for products linked to the Fendi house but also in general ''made in italy'', really shines through the collection of companies selected for the volumes. While reading the book, you really feel like you are travelling through Italy - immagining landscapes, tastes and perfumes. A must read for anyone.
CARINE ROITFELD - Irreverent
Seems as no body can stop this lady. A long life story - professional and personal in a selection of images and stories about Carine Roitfeld. Enjoy!
BELLOCQ
Bellocq is a tea brand that has amazing tea selections. It cought my eye obviously because of the packaging. But dont my last three posts on product design look fairly similar? I tolda ya it is a trend :)
Check out the world of tea on their website, also as an insparation for amazing presents
http://www.bellocq.com
Check out the world of tea on their website, also as an insparation for amazing presents
http://www.bellocq.com
MAD ET LEN
I told you I was coming back with more things on the old pharmacy type of packaging, which as I said, I feel like is really becoming a trend among beauty products, home fragrances and perfumes. I am really loving the packaging of this line. The little home fragrance boxes are amazing to place as decorative pieces around the house. I must say that I managed to check out the different perfumes and they have a wonderful natural sensation. I feel like lot of these type products can be a bit invasive, but these are fabolous. Here is a small description on the line, which I found on the Antonioli website.
THE PERFUME HOUSE, MAD ET LEN, IS BASED IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE AND SPECIALIZED IN INTOXICATING AROMAS HANDMADE WITH AN ARTISIAN'S TOUCH. MAD ET LEN IS A SEARCH FOR LOST TIME AND ITS REAPPROPRIATION IN THE RECOLLECTION OF ORIGINAL ORGANIC DISTILLED ESSENTIAL OIL FROM FLOWERS, WOOD OR AROMATE. THE USE OF THESE RAW INGREDIENTS GIVES THESE FRAGRANCES A REFRESHING NATURAL AROMA, EXTENDING THE PRODUCT LINE FROM HOME FRAGRANCES TO CANDLES WITH RICH SCENTS. EACH PRODUCT IS UNIQUE, FROM THE HAND MADE PACKAGING TO THE HAND BLENDED PERFUMES.
you can check out the prices and buy them online also at Antonioli
http://www.antonioli.eu
THE PERFUME HOUSE, MAD ET LEN, IS BASED IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE AND SPECIALIZED IN INTOXICATING AROMAS HANDMADE WITH AN ARTISIAN'S TOUCH. MAD ET LEN IS A SEARCH FOR LOST TIME AND ITS REAPPROPRIATION IN THE RECOLLECTION OF ORIGINAL ORGANIC DISTILLED ESSENTIAL OIL FROM FLOWERS, WOOD OR AROMATE. THE USE OF THESE RAW INGREDIENTS GIVES THESE FRAGRANCES A REFRESHING NATURAL AROMA, EXTENDING THE PRODUCT LINE FROM HOME FRAGRANCES TO CANDLES WITH RICH SCENTS. EACH PRODUCT IS UNIQUE, FROM THE HAND MADE PACKAGING TO THE HAND BLENDED PERFUMES.
you can check out the prices and buy them online also at Antonioli
http://www.antonioli.eu
AESOP product design
As I did talk about the Aesop shop design under INTERIOR DESIGN, I thought I should touch the subject of their packaging as well. I feel like it is a real trend lately - this old pharmacy bottle/packaging type. I have seen it on more than one product, so I will be comeing back to that so we can do the comparison.
VIKTOR & ROLF
Viktor and Rolf have launched a small fairy tale book with 12 fairy tales inside together with their special illustrations. Check them out. Viktor Horsting. "We had been writing these stories since years and then there was a sudden interest to publish them. We wanted to illustrate them ourselves, so to translate our world into words and illustrations - in addition to fashion design and works of art. It's another tangible vehicle of expression but of a different variety, which we like. We always play with scale and proportion, creating conceptual and surreal glamour. The surreal element, the sense of escapism can also
be found in the enchanting world of our fairy tales."
be found in the enchanting world of our fairy tales."
PAUL SMITH - Notes
Paul Smith 'Notes', written by Olivier Wicker and published in
French, is now available from Paul Smith shops and selected bookshops. Illustrated
using Paul's personal photographs and snapshots this great book unveils
the inspirations behind his way of working. From A for Architecture to Z
for Zebra, his favourite bands, his Japanese fans and his love of all
things absurd...
ODIN
Im loving this New York based perfume brands graphics and packaging design. Very sleek.
BLOOD CONCEPT
All these vampire movies make people go crazy and even inspire to make a line of fragrances. There are four of them, all unisex. I kinda like the idea - spooky and unconvential. Also the packaging is very - oh I just came from the lab. After all - blood needs to be well preserved. I am really curious to see what the scents are like. Check out their website that says - LET IT FLOW! sweet
www.bloodconcept.com
www.bloodconcept.com
JOHN VARVATOS product design
I made this post as I really like the design of these products from John Varvatos. Really sleek and well designed. loving it!
DIOR COUTURE by Patrick Demarchelier
As I love Demarchelier's work, I thought I would share this new book discovery of Dior Couture . I think it is a must buy.
BARON & BARON
Sooo, Baron and Baron is the company behind one of the worlds most influential creative directors Fabien Baron. I am not sure if it is correct to place him under graphic design on my blog, because he is so much more, but over the last couple of years, whenever I have needed insparation for some graphic design projects or just insparation in general, I have always visited his website to just say one more time: '' How cool exactly is his work?''. I would love to build brands and their comunicative strategies one day and all I can say: you can learn from the best!
The website of Baron & Baron has a very vast collection of his work, so go check it out at www.baron-baron.com