Nth Fitzroy by Studio Hi Ho, Australia
Posted: Filed under: Graphic Design Reviews, Property | Tags: Art Direction, Brand Identity, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding, Branding Blog, Branding Reviews, Coloured Paper, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design News, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Designed by Studio Hi Ho, Designed in Melbourne, From Australia, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Material Thinking, Milieu Property Branding and Campaigns, Property Development Logos, Sans-serif Typography, Still Life in Brand Identity Design, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2018, The Very Best of BP&O, Uncoated Papers & Cards Comments Off on Nth Fitzroy by Studio Hi Ho, AustraliaOpinion by Richard Baird
Nth Fitzroy is a residential property development project from Milieu located in the heart of the inner north of Melbourne. It features 26 uniquely breathable apartments within an innovative architectural structure with an exterior skin of single and double story shutters.
In response to seasonal environmental conditions, the changing light of the day, and the minute by minute activities of its occupants, the intrinsic nature of these shutters within exterior structure give the impression of a living building and a daily rhythm.
Inside, apartments are highly functional but also warm and welcoming, encouraging interaction and engagement. Smart storage space sits alongside moments of simple aesthetic pleasures that include natural material details and tactile high quality finishes. Working with Loose Leaf, Milieu helps to bring nature right into private and shared spaces of Nth Fitzroy’s spaces, to compliment its architectural concept, through a variety of indoor plants.
To help bring to light the unique qualities of the property and its apartments Studio Hi Ho developed a strategy and promotional activity with two distinct components, united by the concept of Breathable Apartments. The first, titled Plants, is a mix of document, website and event run by Plant Hunter, which is dedicated to indoor plants. The second, AM/PM, is a document that explores the life of the building and its surroundings through a cycle of 12 hours. Although this project was completed in 2016, this is the first time it has been published in its entirety online.
Soto by Richards Partners, New Zealand
Posted: Filed under: Graphic Design Reviews, Logo Reviews, Property | Tags: Brand Identity, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding, Branding Blog, Branding Reviews, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design News, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Designed by Richards Partners, From New Zealand, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Graphic Design Shortlist 2017, Hoarding Design, Logo Design & Branding Blog, Logo Design Inspiration, Logo Design Resource, Logo Designs, Logo Opinion, Logotypes, Metallic Spot Colours, Property Development Logos, Sans-serif Typography, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2018, The Best Logo Designs of 2018, The Very Best Brand Identities of 2018, The Very Best of BP&O, Uncoated Papers & Cards, Wordmark Design Comments Off on Soto by Richards Partners, New ZealandOpinion by Richard Baird.
Southside Group and Colliers International worked with New Zealand based studio Richards Partners to develop a graphic identity for their new property development, located in between Auckland’s Meadowbank and Remuera, which is made up of 58 ‘Residences’ and 7 exclusive ‘Pavilions’ designed by architects Monk Mackenzie and Hare Interiors.
The Soto name and graphic identity designed by Richards Partners functions as a way to tell a story of ‘mindful apartment living’ and expresses the unique material qualities of the residencies and pavilions. This is aimed at market downsizing from traditional homes, and is described as a combination of Japanese zen elements with a focus on an elegant materiality. This connects property brochures, material sample packs, advertising, website, display suite and signage.
Little Wolf by Perky Bros, United States
Posted: Filed under: Cafes, Bars and Restaurants, Food and Drink, Logo Reviews, Packaging Reviews | Tags: American Design, Brand Identity, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding, Branding & Packaging of 2017, Branding Blog, Branding Reviews, Business Card Design, Cafe Logos, Coffee Logos and Packaging Design, Coffee Shop Branding, Colour in Use: Pastels, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design News, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Designed by Perky Bros, Fonts in Use: Maison, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Illustration, Logo Design & Branding Blog, Logo Design Inspiration, Logo Design Resource, Logo Designs, Logo Opinion, Logotypes, New Logo, Pastel Colours, Property Development Logos, Sans-serif Typography, Serif Logotypes, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2017, The Very Best Brand Identities of 2017, The Very Best of 2017, Uncoated Papers & Cards, Wordmark Design Comments Off on Little Wolf by Perky Bros, United StatesOpinion by Richard Baird.
Little Wolf is an American small-batch coffee roastery, subscription service and café created by former accountant turned coffee roaster Chris Gatti. Tennessee-based graphic design studio Perky Bros recently worked with Chris to developed a new graphic identity that would link a variety of assets. These included stationery, business cards, individual coffee bags, tote bags, merchandise, subscription boxes and website.
Perky Bros describe their design as being inspired by one part science and two parts storybook. This can be seen in the systematic use of type and colour, and the variety and character of illustration. These draws together and convey Chris’ commitment to methodically sourcing, roasting and preparing the highest quality beans, his dedication to making specialty coffee a more accessible and friendly experience, and his belief that coffee is only as good as the company it is shared with.
