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Valentine's Packaging Inspiration

I came across this collection of spanish fragrances called COMOTÚ, designed for Mercadona. The heart pattern flowing across the different boxes is really fun and playful. And I love the red bottle.

Raaka Chocolate Packaging Design

I saw this fun packaging design for Raaka Chocolate at the Brooklyn Flea recently. All of the label patterns are hand drawn pencil sketches and add to the homemade yet artisinal feel of the products.

The New Art Form of the Shoe

I have begun to wonder when the creation of shoes became such an art form? These past few seasons of shoe fashion literally causes me to drop my jaw. Not only have shoes reached new heights in terms of heel, they have literally become a form of art. I love to ogle these high fashion shoes and have come to appreciate them for their creativity, craftsmanship and innovative forms, while I would not dare to try and actually use these as shoes! The average shoe designer has had to turn into a sculptural expert. Each piece is a careful work of structure, balance and material. In New York city I see shoes for girls reaching new heights and those attempting to wear such high art shoes look ridiculous like stilt walkers as they tower a foot above everyone else and take small akward steps. But I cannot wait until the Moma or the Met decides it is time for a new art exhibit explicitly created around the Art of the Shoe because there really are some fabulous creations out there establishing shoe design as a new form of art.

Interesting Save the Date Designs

Finding creative solutions for wedding save the date from Bride & Groom is always challenging. There are a lot of ideas out there that have been done to death. A really creative save the date should have some tie to the look and feel of your wedding invitations and to the overall décor and theme of your wedding. This can be tricky as the Save the Date is one of the first items you send out and therefore has to be designed first. So how can you design a creative Save the Date when you haven’t yet figured out the design for your wedding invitations or wedding? My advice is to start by designing a mood board. You can do this by cutting out clippings from magazines of dresses, flowers, décor and design elements and then assembling them into a collage. This will give you a better sense of what your wedding concept is overall instead of focusing on each individual piece. I found when I did this for my own wedding it really helped me to create a “big picture” of what I wanted the day to be like. Check out these fun save the date ideas and get inspired to come up with your own creative ideas.

 

Rifle Paper Co. Boxed Coaster Sets Adorable!

I can't get enough of Rifle Paper Co. Illustrator Anna Bond is always coming up with the most charming illustrations for her paper goods line. This boxed coaster set makes me want to sip lemonade on a porch swing somewhere. Lovely!

Book Fingerprint No. 2

Here is a sneak peak inside Chen Design Associates new book Fingerprint No. 2 The Evolution of Handmade Elements in Graphic Design.

La Société Parisienne de Savons

Stéphane Ouaknine is the brainchild of french brand La Société Parisienne de Savons. A pharamcist by occupation "his love for great beauty and classic design" led him to develop La Société Parisienne de Savons. Many hours were spent searching for art deco reference material and "seeking out heirs to now defunct companies and obtaining permission to revive stunning vintage designs that had all but ceased to exist." The effect is a beautiful collection of art deco parisian soaps that inspire the grand elegance of an era.

Design by  Daniel Pelavin.

Wine Label Designer New York

I wanted to share some design work I did for a local wine distributor. If you are looking for a designer for your wine brand check out my portfolio or contact me at design@caseycoyle.com

Fashion Packaging Design

I recently came across this fun playful packaging design by UK based Patternity. The patterns on the packages each match the pattern of the tights inside.

 

2012 Desktop Calendar

Getting organized for the year? Check out this cute typographic calendar for January “desktop details” from newly founded Our Paper Shop. If you buy the paper calendar you cget the matching computer wallpaper each month.