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Little Houses

Little Houses

I recently watched a few episodes of Weeds on Showtime. The first episode I watched featured "Little Houses," a song by Malvina Reynolds from the '60s, in the opening credits....
A Visit to the Good Doctor

A Visit to the Good Doctor

  Recently, MSLK paid a visit to the home and office of Dr. G. Clotaire Rapaille. We were invited to hear his insights on a packaging redesign we have been...
I heart Throwies

I heart Throwies

Part TPing and part graffiti, "throwies" are a great way to make your mark without permanent implications. All you need is a watch battery, an LED light, a magnet, and...
The Big F U

The Big F U

  It appears that Colt 45, like many larger companies, is trying to get in touch with young urban culture. They posted a giant poster-like ad in the midst of...
Beastie Boros

Beastie Boros

The Beastie Boys played an incredible show in Brooklyn Thursday night — their first-ever Brooklyn show. A huge crowd of devoted fans, dancing in the ruins of an outdoor public...
Berkshire Hosiery: Sock Packaging

Berkshire Hosiery: Sock Packaging

Challenges Mayer Berkshire Corporation, the second largest hosiery manufacturer in the US, was mainly known for its staple line of hosiery. As an expansion initiative, Berkshire created a trend footwear...
Dr. Robert A Koetting, Inspires MSLK

Dr. Robert A Koetting, Inspires MSLK

My grandfather, Dr. Robert A Koetting was quite a visionary, business savvy, and artistic man. Since the age of five when I declared my passion for the arts, he burned...
Guerrilla Consumering

Guerrilla Consumering

I found this in my wallet and had to post this. Totally going to get me some West Elm goodness soon. Not.
A Pre-requisite for Tony Soporano

A Pre-requisite for Tony Soporano

When it comes down to it, I've always considered myself a populist. Especially when it comes to matters of design. I just think that you need not be a designer...
Martha Stewart: Cookware Packaging

Martha Stewart: Cookware Packaging

Challenges Martha Stewart Everyday needed a fun and intriguing packaging solution for their expanding line of cookware. These packages needed to stand out on the shelves at Kmart, while embodying...