Abodo by Richards Partners, New Zealand
Posted: December 7, 2017 Filed under: Architecture and The Built Environment, Graphic Design Reviews | Tags: Blind Emboss, Book & Magazine Cover Design, Book & Magazine Design, Branding & Packaging of 2017, Brochure Design, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design Reviews: Editorial Design, Designed by Richards Partners, Designed in Auckland, Editorial Design, From New Zealand, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Graphic Design Shortlist 2017, Magazine Design, Magazine Spreads, Material Thinking, Print Finishing, Stitch Detail, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2017, The Very Best of 2017, Website Design 3 Comments »Opinion by Richard Baird.
Abodo is a New Zealand-based timber specialist producing high performance and carefully crafted materials for architectural and structural contexts, and has a catalogue of cladding, decking, screening and timber panelling. Abodo worked with Richards Partners to better articulate its brand story, bring clarity to and emphasise the company’s respect for timber; where it comes from, where it is used and by whom, while also clearly communicating its ambition to architects and designers around the world through catalogue and website design.
Little Wolf by Perky Bros, United States
Posted: December 4, 2017 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 1 Comment »Opinion 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.
Loyal Coffee by Mast, United States
Posted: October 20, 2017 Filed under: Cafes, Bars and Restaurants, Graphic Design Reviews, Logo Reviews | Tags: American Design, Bag Design, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding & Packaging of 2017, Branding Blog, Branding Reviews, Coffee Cup Designs, Coffee Logos and Packaging Design, Coffee Shop Branding, Colour in Use: Blue, Custom Typefaces & Logotypes, Custom Typography, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Designed by Mast, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Graphic Identity Shortlist 2017, Illustration, Logo Design & Branding Blog, Logos, Minimal Logos, Sans-serif Typography, The Best Custom Logotypes, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2017, The Best New Logo Designs of 2017, The Very Best Brand Identities of 2017, The Very Best of 2017, The Very Best of BP&O, Typography, Unbleached Materials Comments Off on Loyal Coffee by Mast, United StatesOpinion by Richard Baird
Loyal Coffee is a barista-owned and operated specialty coffee shop located in Colorado Springs. It features a high ceiling, exposed beams and concrete surfaces, natural material detail such as tree trunk stools, and crafted finishes that include a mosaic floor, carved wood panel and what looks like a ghost sign. Drawing on this, the surrounding landscape, and the loyal bond that the six founders share, design studio Mast created a visual identity for Loyal Coffee. This is built around landscape references, the crafted details but geometric foundations of custom typography, and a modernity in colour and in the assembly of individual graphic elements online and in print across coffee cups, packaging, merchandise, menus.
