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BOOK COVERS | Penguin Classics team up with (RED)

via creativereview.co.uk

Penguin Classics offers some of the most well-designed book covers out there. Admittedly, I've purchased the Penguin version of my favorite novels over other options, just for the sake of beautifying my bookshelf.

Now, Penguin teams up with (RED), the AIDS awareness fund, to create a limited-run of themed covers and the results are exquisite. Eight titles in all receive the signature (RED) treatment, and each cover is unique in the use of graphic elements and typography.

It appears it's time to make more room on the shelves...

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CARDS | Sublimio Unique Design Formula Cards

via beastpieces.com

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PACKAGING | Jean-Paul De Roover CD/DVD Package

via underconsideration.com

Nicely executed CD packaging - interesting illustrations and an unique concept. I hope the music is just as good...

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LOGO | Olly Smith by Studio Makgill

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Posted 8 days ago

RE-BRAND | Caribou Coffee Leaps into the Future

via underconsideration.com

This is a nicely updated logo and color story for Caribou. It gives the company a more modern aesthetic that refreshes the look of the brand.

That said, I do find the execution of the moose icon to be less successful than the rest of the logo. In looking at it, the "legs" seem to be the incongruous piece. I would have opted for a more refined, tapered profile which would be better interpretation of the leg and hooves.

Overall, however, this was a nice re-branding effort for the second most patronized coffee chain in the country.

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Posted 8 days ago

LEADERSHIP | Encourage Confidence and Input

As leaders, it's imperative to surround ourselves with people who will voice their opinions. And, given the complex hierarchical constructs within our firms, we must grant them permission to do so. Lucky for us, as Gawande's experiment proved, empowering employees can be as simple as asking their name.

Read about how a simple an introduction can lead to greater confidence and greater input in the professional world.

Via Harvard Business Review

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Posted 11 days ago

YEEHAW! | A Cowboy’s Dream Identity

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This identity package sho' is purty...

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PRINT | World Map Self Promotion

via underconsideration.com

Apparently it's true: If you can't find what you need, make it yourself. Take a look at this well-executed world map...simple, somewhat playful, and easy on the eyes. Really nice.

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GRAPHICS | Polish poster month

via creativereview.co.uk

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Posted 11 days ago

PRO BONO | Design Indaba: Michael Bierut

via creativereview.co.uk

Creative Review reports on a presentation from Pentagram's Michael Bierut about a wonderful series library projects he contributed to as a part of The Library Initiative.

Bierut ended the talk by explaining what he had learnt on the project, which had evolved to be far more eclectic and involving than he’d first expected. Here are his five lessons learned…

1. Don't be so darned clever. Don't try and outsmart everyone, do something responsible.
2. The more power you give away, the more you get.
3. The real opportunity may not be part of your scope of work.
4. Consistency does not equal sameness.
5. The audience is more wonderful than you think. Keep thinking about them.

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Posted 11 days ago