LogoArchive Issue 5
Posted: Filed under: Art and Design, BP&O Publications, Publishing | Tags: Black and White, Black Paper, Colorplan Papers and Boards, Colour in Use: Black, Editorial Design, Logo Design Inspiration, Logo Design Resource, Logo Design Trends: Clever Logos, LogoArchive, Logos, Minimal Logos, White Ink Comments Off on LogoArchive Issue 5 
The technical limitations of the mid-century—the need for a steady hand and a precise mind for mechanical reproduction—demanded that an exceptional level of care and creativity be given over to shape and space, association and perception. These considerations created a rich corporate and consumer form language and range of graphic techniques. These have been partly marginalised, usurped by modern print and display technologies. They do remain as useful reference points in which to help create an effective symbol today, one that works well in a black or white, can be used with vibrant inks, seductive materials and eye-catching finishes as well as being displayed in motion on ever more diverse screens types. With this in mind, LogoArchive returns with an issue dedicated to some of the techniques of mid-century symbol-making. Visit our shop here.
Fashion Central Saint Martins by Praline
Posted: Filed under: Art and Design, Fashion, Graphic Design Reviews | Tags: Book & Magazine Cover Design, Book & Magazine Design, Book Design Review, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design Reviews: Editorial Design, Designed by Praline, Designed in London, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Magazine Design, Open Bind, Spot Colours, The Very Best of 2019 Comments Off on Fashion Central Saint Martins by PralineOpinion by Richard Baird
Fashion Central Saint Martins documents and celebrates what has become one of the most influential fashion courses in the world. It is a collaboration between publisher Thames & Hudson and Central Saint Martins, and co-authored by Programme Director of Fashion Hywel Davies and Cally Blackman, lecturer in Fashion History and Theory.
The Central Saint Martins Fashion Course has a legacy of rebelliousness, pushing back against establish design conventions and subverting expectations. The course encourages self-expression, boldness and creative curiosity. Design studio Praline, who were commissioned to design the book, sought to embody this spirit within the space of the page and throughout the materiality of the bound book.
Hair Solutions by Paul Belford Ltd.
Posted: Filed under: Fitness, Health and Beauty, Packaging Reviews | Tags: Best Packaging Designs, Box Packaging, Branding & Packaging of 2019, British Design, Creative Packaging, Design For Print, Designed by Studio Makgill, Minimal Design, Minimal Package Design, Minimalist Brand Identities, Packaging Company, Packaging Design, Packaging Design Blog, Packaging Design Resource, Packaging News, Packaging Opinion, The Very Best of 2019, The Very Best Packaging of 2019 Comments Off on Hair Solutions by Paul Belford Ltd.Opinion by Richard Baird
Hair Solutions is an enhancer, made from botanical concentrates, that can be added to any brand of shampoo, personalising it to meet 66 different haircare scenarios through a combination of formulations directed at 6 categories (normal, dry, wavy, flaky and colour-treated and fine) and 11 concerns (brittle, dry, oily, thin, wavy or colour-treated, split-ends, frizz, low-shine or volume issues and curl definition). To help users identify the perfect product, the line will be supported by an online hair-quiz, and a brand identity designed by Paul Belford Ltd. This included logo, packaging design and initial launch campaign.
