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Alton Brown

Jageland Hampus, a Swedish designer, has developed a spice range targeted towards the visually impaired:

"I decided to create an identity, packaging, and product design, which is suitable for blind people as well as visually impaired. Blind people cook just as much as people who are visually able, but to make it easier for them, they use a number of different methods including placing text in Braille on all of their products.

The identity logo I designed for the ingredient range is made out of the Braille representation of the letters ‘a’ and ‘b’. Consequently, by only using the elements that is building up the regular letters ‘a’ and ‘b’, Hampus communicated the name of the ingredient range in a strong and simplistic way, which both can be read by blind and visual able."

Mr. Burglar

Clever concept from London based Fantastist:

“A self initiated project to design the packaging for a whiskey bottle.

The idea: I wanted to tell the real story behind the brand through the packaging itself. Thus, Mr. Burglar is born, a brand with an attractive packaging meant to highlight an intrinsic peculiarity of high quality spirits. The central element is Mr. Burglar himself, a gentleman whose style matches the essence of the brand.

To further enhance the concept I used thermosensitive paper. Once buyer touches the label, their fingerprints become visible, creating a tactile connection with the product.”

Olive Poop Bags

Designed by illustrator Nate Williams:

"Olive’s biodegradable poop bags. The bags are made naturally from GMO-free corn starch and vegetable oil, are certified 100% biodegradable and compost in as little as 40 days."

The Painted Pretzel

Stunning work from our very own Yael Miller of Miller Creative:

"Packaging for gourmet chocolate and chocolate dipped pretzel company, The Painted Pretzel®. The labels are letterpress."

Four more images of her beautiful design after the jump.

Studio Spotlight: Container

Container is a unique firm with offices in Australia and China. With a focus on packaging and branding for the beauty industry, they not only develop the packaging and branding, they manufacture their designs as well. Here's a selection of recent works: 

USPA Haircare product packaging: "For USPA’s 'Supernatural' hair care range, the package design needed to express their philosophy of combining age-old botanical wisdom with the latest chemistry. The twist-cap extending up and out of the bottles represents nature and growth while it’s translucency reveals the technology of the mechanism within."

Körner Skincare: "A premium brand from a family with over a century of skincare experience. Container was commisioned to develop an identity and packaging that reflected both the heritage and grand-daughter Rebecca Körner’s wish for a modern multi-tasking range. Soon after its launch Körner was awarded 'Best New Beauty Product' by Wallpaper* magazine and is now available through Harvey Nichols, Colette, Henri Bendel and other leading stores."

Original & Mineral Hair care product packaging: "O&M are pioneers of ammonia free colour technology. To help the brand come front of house Container were commisioned to produce a new identity and deliver packaging that reflected their offer of salon professional results without harsh chemicals. The forms developed for the wet range (right) are reminiscent of milk bottles giving a visual cue to the formulations within - that they are clean, natural & nourishing. The styling products (above) make a bold statement that helps to create visual tension when merchandised with O&M’s other products on shelf."

Radii: "A stock range developed with HCP - 'Radii' is an elegant update to a classic configuration - a family of lipsticks and various sized compacts. Each component allows for decorative inserts (shown here as black) to be applied onto a structural base. This feature allows for variation in colour, texture & material creating numerous individual styles at minimal cost to the customer."

Two more after the jump.

R.M. Gattefossé

Tommaso Nicolao is an Italian creative director and designer based in Paris for CA Design. He sent in this packaging he did for the cosmetic line R.M.Gattefossé sold in stores France and Italy:

"The graphic concept of this new cosmetic line is inspired by the codes of art deco:
- in the logo, the art deco reference is evident in the typography that conveys the historical savoir-faire of Mr. R.M.Gattefossé, who invented the aromatherapy industry in the 1930's.
- the pictographic system conveys the art deco codes in a more contemporary manner in order to translate the cutting-edge scientific know-how of the company, while also bringing fun and color to the aesthetic of the packaging.

The right side of the packaging plays a main role in the linear for merchandising presentation, completing the icon and displaying important product details.

The inside of the packaging reveals itself like a secret garden, inviting us to delve into the box and discover the history of the brand. This allowed us to avoid printing an internal leaflet, thereby reducing paper and respecting the ecological goals of the company, also suggested by the highly-textured snow-white Fredrigoni Tintoretto paper."

See a few more after the jump.

Student Spotlight: Shon Tanner

Shon Tanner is a recent grad of the IDEA program of Capilano University in Vancouver Canada:

"This high-end ice cream is named for the southernmost Swiss Canton that juts into Italy. Ticino embodies both the perfection and grace expected from the Swiss and the Italian love of food flavoured with joy."

Hawk and Sparrow

 
I'm not sure if these were actually produced or what, but they're pretty nifty. Rachelle Hynes over at Straydog Marketing in Vancouver sent us these with the following explanation:

"Hawk Mens Grooming Products
concept:
I wanted to show that the product is natural, but in a subtle way because it is for men. The hawk is a symbol for nature, but has a stong masculine feel. The branches in the product design also go with the natural feel, but with minimal colour for a clean modern look.

Sparrow Womens Natural Beauty Products

concept:
Sparrow is the womens line of "Hawk mens grooming products" The solution was to create a similar brand, but with a feminine feel."