TGC x Stenerhag by Carl Nas Associates
Posted: Filed under: Fitness, Health and Beauty, Packaging Reviews | Tags: Best Packaging Designs, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding Blog, Cosmetic Packaging, Creative Packaging, Design For Print, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Designed in Stockholm, Fonts in Use: Akkurat, From Europe, From Scandinavia, From the United Kingdom, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Logo Design & Branding Blog, Logotypes, Minimal Design, Minimal Logos, Minimal Package Design, Organic Packaging, Packaging Company, Packaging Design, Packaging Design Blog, Packaging Design Resource, Packaging News, Skincare, Tangent GC, The Very Best of 2019, The Very Best Packaging of 2019, Type Foundry: Lineto, Typography, Uncoated Papers & Cards Comments Off on TGC x Stenerhag by Carl Nas AssociatesOpinion by Richard Baird
Tangent GC began as an organic garment and shoe care company developing products that intended to ensure longevity and entered the organic skincare market in 2016. Designed by Essen International TGC’s graphic identity, by way of a simple typographical expression, established a visual system of informational immediacy through the absence of superfluous stylistic detail and colour. This divided content and drew a distinction from the arrangement and orientation of Akkurat Mono.
As Tangent GC ventured into the organic personal skincare market they worked with London based Carl Nas Associates to build out the visual language through launch campaigns and in the design of TGC’s perfumed organic hand creams. An exposed aluminium tube introduced a new form and material language and developed the theme of contrasts in campaign work and collaboration with airbrush artist Syd Brak.
Collaboration and contrast remain central themes as the TGC story continues with the release of four new fragrances added to their organic soap range. To celebrate this, Carl Nas Associates worked with Swedish artist Åsa Stenerhag to create a limited edition of 100 hand painted boxes. These will be sold through selected retailers around the world beginning in February 2019.
Aurlands by Heydays
Posted: Filed under: Fashion, Logo Reviews, Packaging Reviews | Tags: Best Packaging Designs, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding Blog, Branding Reviews, Coloured Paper, Creative Packaging, Design For Print, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Logo Design & Branding Blog, Logotypes, Material Thinking, Minimal Design, Minimal Logos, Minimal Package Design, Minimalist Brand Identities, Packaging Company, Packaging Design, Packaging Design Blog, Packaging Design Resource, Packaging News, Sans-serif Logotypes, Sans-serif Typography, The Best Brand Identities of 2019, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2018, The Best Logo Designs of 2019, The Very Best Brand Identities of 2019, The Very Best Packaging of 2019, Typography, Uncoated Papers & Cards Comments Off on Aurlands by HeydaysOpinion by Richard Baird
Aurlands is the oldest running workshop for handcrafted shoes in Norway. It was founded in 1907 by shoemaker Nils G. Tveranger who, following time in America training as a shoemaker, went on to create the world’s first Penny Loafer in 1926. This, subsequently, became an enduring unisex fashion icon across Europe and America.
Aurlands continues to build on this legacy, crafting high-quality and sustainable shoes, and maintaining classics, alongside The Penny Loafer, such as the Norwegian welt and Norwegian split toe, names that refer to the way leather meets in their construction. Although distinct, each shoe shares the same attention to detail, the craft of their build and care given to both functionality and longevity.
The Aurlands brand is an enduring story of a Norwegian influence on the international shoemaking community. This story continues in their rebranding, created by Scandinavian design studio Heydays. This sees the introduction of a new wordmark and container, a bespoke typeface–Aurlands Display designed by Ellmer Stefan, lifestyle photography from Lasse Fløde, package design and soon to launch website.
Old Elephant House by Studio South
Posted: Filed under: Cafes, Bars and Restaurants, Logo Reviews | Tags: Best Awards Finalists, Brand Identity, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding, Branding Agency, Branding Blog, Branding News, Branding Reviews, Cafe Logos, Condensed Logotypes, Condensed Typography, Design For Print, Design News, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Designed by Studio South, From New Zealand, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Illustration, Logo Design & Branding Blog, Logotypes, Restaurant & Cafe Menu Designs, Sandwich Board Design, The Best Brand Identities of 2019, The Best Business Cards of 2019, The Best Logo Designs of 2019, Visual Identity Design Blog Comments Off on Old Elephant House by Studio SouthOpinion by Richard Baird
Old Elephant House is a new brasserie and courtyard bar in the former elephant enclosure at Auckland Zoo. It offers an à la carte menu and set three-course meals made up of light and elegant dishes. It is a building that is distinct in its proportions and location, with tall doors and windows from which to hear the distant calling siamang gibbons. Taking cues from the animals of the zoo and their jungle habitats, and with a mind towards a relaxed environment for family and friends, Studio South developed an illustrative collage of exotic motifs, cropped across menus and costers, and transitioning into a space designed by Izzard by way of hand-painted murals.
