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Student Spotlight: Artea

 

Artea is a project by Masha Ponomareva, a student at the British Higher School of Arts and Design in Moscow, Russia.

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Picked in June Olive Oil

Lovely work from Watts Design, Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Peter Watts.

"Watts Design, Melbourne, Australia is brand specialist creating packaging for all types of products. This example is a new brand, Picked in June, created for the boutique olive oil market that has exploded in Australia. The photography is from the actual property in Central Victoria, Australia. We thought it unique to convey the feeling of winter surrounds rather than focus on the olive grove."

Uncle Statis Herbs

Clean and stylish design for Uncle Statis herbs packaging by Mouse Graphics.

Au Olive Oil

 

Designed by WESEMUA, a Madrid based studio:

"Extra Virgin Olive Oil made from a pure variety of olives, produced in the famous region of Jaen, Spain

Traditionally Olive Oil is known as liquid gold, Au (lat. Aurum) is the symbol for the element Gold in the periodic table. Every tin of Au Olive Oil symbolizes a golden brick containing a pure variety of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a resemblance to gold in the brightness, the reflection of the oil in the light. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is getting more precious everyday. Instead of creating a false coat of arms, we created a stamp using the 79, the Gold´s atomic number as the main signature for the rest of the range of oils, to give it more value and as sign of pureness."

Student Spotlight: Justin Colt

Justin Colt just finished his senior year at Penn State University and sent in his favorite piece, Chip Ship:

"Concept: The theme of this project was randomly drawn from a hat that was passed around. The challenge was to combine a line of sauces with the theme of the 1960s. Staying away from the grassroots campaigns and hippies movements that were typical for the decade, my research exposed the excitement of something else very prevalent at the time; the 1960s space race.

Design: The aesthetic of Chip Ship was derived from pulling samples of vintage newspaper articles, advertisements, and other media. A lot of inspiration was gained from the study of Bradbury Thompson and his experimentation with color and typography. One of the main goals for Chip Ship was to go beyond just a label, and to design a party experience. LED lights glow brightly, and tins of sauces are dispensed when the ship launches. Flavors Astro Radish, Solar Mint, Cayenne Comet, and Plum Eclipse feature interesting ingredients that are adventurous to sample."

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Studio Spotlight: Curious D

  

A selection of work from Curious D, a multidisciplinary firm in France.

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Guerlain Rouge G lipstick

Designed by jewellery designer Lorenz Bäume, Guerlain Rouge G lipstick aims to combine both glamour and functionality in its new packaging design. They have turned the lipstick package into a compact; a magnet holds the two parts together, and opening with lipstick reveals a two-part mirror with which you can easily apply the lipstick. Functional or over packaging? Share your thoughts below.

Before & After: Nutrisoda

Before

After

Hunt Adkins, a Minneapolis-based agency, recently redesigned Minnesota-based Nutrisoda: 

"Nutrisoda needed to embrace its identity as a soda. The 8.4 oz can of the old packaging screamed energy drink and led to confusion. Our solution was simple: change to a 12 oz can. Second, the old mark had taken a back seat to more prominent design components. But it was imperative people recognized the brand Nutrisoda while finding a way to highlight we are a soda (albeit a better-for-you version). Therefore, we established a proper brand hierarchy that showcases our name and product, using valuable shelf space as a marketing opportunity. Finally, we used bubbles and colors on each can to display the fun, fizz, and flavor that consumers look for in a soda, while allowing the unpainted aluminum to speak to the clean, modern and healthy beverage Nutrisoda contains. Together, these add up to Nutrisoda: delicious, guilt-free fizzy goodness made real."

Do you think this was a successful redesign? Share your thoughts after the jump.