I like to check out Etsy from time to time - they have the best handmade items. Thousands of sellers have shops that feature everything from handmade jewelry to organic body care products. Packaging is usually not a strong point for many Etsy sellers - many are just do-it-yourself folk without much branding experience.
So, when I came across Portland General Store's packaging, it was a pleasant surprise. Lisa Brodar makes a wide range of body care products ranging from skin creams to fragrances for men and women. She designed the labels herself, which is pretty impressive considering she can create the product and the look for it, too.
I've selected some of my favorites from her etsy store for men and women. Hope you like these as much as I do! I now have to go find something to sample from her shop...
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Gorgeous new work from
United* for A&P:
"Via Roma: a brand that’s not afraid to show its true personality. There are three million people in tuscany, all different and all unique. This new authentic italian brand shows off their true character, expression and emotion, in a way that has not been presented before in the United States. United* shot unique portraits on location in Tuscany for all items."
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I recently discovered a little-known pickle company called Wheelhouse Pickles, founded by Jon Orren of Brooklyn, NY. They make small batch, gourmet pickles. Wheelhouse's bold attitude and funky varieties make them not-your-typical pickle company. After asking them about the design, Jon wrote back to me that the branding/design was created by Michael Fusco Design. Michael was kind enough to share some photos of the packaging and background about the design. "The main goal for Wheelhouse was to emphasize the artisanal aspect of Jon's pickles. Originally, we created the top label only so the pickles would could be 100% visible to the buyer. Once the business expanded, and we had to include barcodes and ingredients, we decided to go for a belly band, using the colors established for each product. In the end, the belly band really elevated the design."
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Packaging by Sid Lee, a multidisciplinary firm with offices in Montréal and Amsterdam.
See lots more after the jump.
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New set of work by the Greek design studio Mousegraphics. From top: Greek speciality desert labels for Sarantis, concept for Biotop wine labels, collective packs for building materials for Petrocol S.A.
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