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Jazzin’ up the Ritz

Jazzin’ up the Ritz

The other day I bought what I thought was the same-old, same-old Ritz crackers. Wrong! Obviously a wayward design elf at Nabisco took it upon themselves to have a little...
Wigwam Mills 360° Strategic Brand Development

Wigwam Mills 360° Strategic Brand Development

CHALLENGE Wigwam Mills, a third generation, family run sock manufacturer, wanted a new look to secure their future as a performance-based sock company that uses advanced fibers. Over the years,...
I Hate Bottled Water

I Hate Bottled Water

What did the world DO before we had little bottles of water everywhere? Since we were still drinking water I think it's safe to assume we were okay. In fact,...
An Exercise in Coolness

An Exercise in Coolness

It's things like this that make designers want to throw in the hat... I recently stumbled across this beautiful packaging for Nestea. I was immediately excited that perhaps the corporate...
Fabulously Absolut

Fabulously Absolut

Vodka is a strange thing, indeed. It's essentially diluted alcohol, and — if made correctly — should have no taste whatsoever. That's what makes the sale and packaging of it...
Essential Motoring Nonessentials

Essential Motoring Nonessentials

The other day a simple black box arrived in my mailbox. It had only one message on it: MINI Adventure Field Kit. Contents: Essential Motoring Nonessentials That's right: another gift...
New Wigwam Packaging Hitting The Stores

New Wigwam Packaging Hitting The Stores

For the past year, we have had the pleasure of working with Wigwam Mills on their biggest re-branding and re-positioning project in the company's 103 year history. We proudly announce...
Chocolate = Best Medicine

Chocolate = Best Medicine

I found BOCHOX when I traveled to Chicago last summer. The packaging is a great concept mimicking the look of medicine. This chocolate bar is produced by Bloomsberry & Co...
“Pacs” from Ice Breakers

“Pacs” from Ice Breakers

A new experience from Ice Breakers – "Pacs" are sugar-free and overwhelmingly orange flavored. Translucent xylitol pouches hold the flavor powder which contains vitamin A, C, E & Zinc. The...
Debunking Recycling

Debunking Recycling

Apparently recycling is as complicated as rocket science. I attended a lecture by Samantha MacBride, the Deputy Director of Recycling for the New York City Department of Sanitation this week,...