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The Gazelli brand of cosmetics originates from Azerbaijan, and the design of the packaging for the various product lines are quite interesting.
The simple illustrations relate to the cultural history of the country - including the brand name, deriving from the word "ghazel" (poetry that praises "beauty, youth and love"); local tapestries and patterns; and various scenes from life in the country.
*camille
I recently (and finally) watched the film Waiting for Superman - a film about the educational system in the United States and the woefully inadequate way it serves too many of our children.
The film was eye-opening to say the least.
With the impact of the movie still fresh in my mind, I was pleased to come across this post in my RSS feed. Once again, the power of design has revealed itself to me.
The well-presented concept of teachers "connecting the dots" for students, inspiring their dreams, and nurturing their potential - along with a happy orange-y yellow color scheme - gave me back a bit of the hope that was drained by my movie selection.
Just as there are designers who care deeply about their craft and strive to express authentic meaning in their work, there are certainly educators who approach their profession in the same way. Perhaps, these are the same teachers who would appreciate this design effort and use the bright imagery to remind them of the amazing legacy they leave with each student who passes through their classrooms.
*camille
I have never seen anything quite like these colorful dimensional graphics, created by Moscow's Sicksystems.
The pieces of each composition is carved with a scroll saw, then hand-painted. The result is reminiscent of a cross between totem pole art and something that could be found in a Transformers movie.
The image of the sneaker piece above was one that I found particularly creative. But, click the link to Core 77 for lots of other examples. Great stuff.
*camille
Behold the beautiful black and white identity for Meier Seefeld, a women's clothing boutique in Austria. The combination of the compact script wordmark and classic images from the ski slopes communicate the accessible, yet upscale, feel of the brand.
Looking at something as elegant as this - who needs color?
See plenty more images at the link...
*camille
Menus for this temporary Brazilian cafe were printed on cloth -- a beautifully unique touch. I really love the warmth of the simple 2-color design, along with the playful typography.
I hope the menu-on-cloth idea gains some footing. It's a wonderful idea, in my humble opinion.
*camille
Canada's Segal Center commissioned these colorful posters to start their 6th season of theater. The designers, Mookai, were given "carte blanche," as they put it, to interpret the subject of each play as they saw fit.
The result is a colorful array of interesting prints that are works of art in their own right.
*camille
Designed to reference penalty cards from the world's favorite game (soccer/football), these cards were printed with tonal inks that provide subtle - and beautiful - contrast to the papers selected.
It's often challenging to create a card that stands out from the usual fare, but these do a nice job of doing just that.
Click the link for more detailed photos.
*cf
I always find it interesting to see how well-established brands, particularly for everyday types of products, go about the process of refreshing the look and feel of their offerings. Hence, the Ivory Soap update caught my eye.
I like the clean look of the new logo; and the vibrant colors used for the packaging of this classic, white soap will most certainly help it stand out on the shelves.
On the whole, I think the new look will prove to be successful in attracting the eye (and dollars) of consumers who: A) have never used Ivory, but might just try it out next time they need some soap; and B) had forgotten all about this white block of cleanliness that was part of their childhood.
*cf
