There are some creative combinations that you know are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face: chocolate and peanut butter, Lennon and McCartney… and the force behind this week’s Paper Inspiration: Studio Sutherl& and Boss Print. Recently we saw these two collaborate on the children’s book “A Tall Story,” which employed clever folds to […]
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A Gentleman’s Guide to Classic Cocktails
Like many things, the notion of the gentleman who knows his Gin Gimlets from his Cosmopolitans may be a thing of the past. But ladies AND gentlemen both will find something to savor in this set of elegant cocktail recipe cards produced exclusively for Ellicott & Co. Inspired by maker communities across the USA, Ellicott […]
‘The Great Wave’ Sample Book
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately you’ve seen miniature art of every kind, from portraits the size of a quarter to an Eiffel Tower carved from a pencil tip. In “short” we’re in the middle of a “tiny revolution,” and “The Great Wave” Sample Book from FreeFall Laser, to me, is one […]
The Pool To-Go Bag
At Manhattan’s upscale Park Avenue restaurant The Pool, you can enjoy everything from tuna carpaccio to dry-aged steaks, but even those with the greatest appetites occasionally need to bring some leftovers home. Working closely with branding studio Pandiscio Green, the creative minds at Brilliant Graphics crafted a to-go bag that not only fits that bill, […]
Comtesse du Barry Advent Calendar
When you specialize in supplying the world with high-end delicacies like foie gras, smoked salmon and caviar from the southwest of France, your clientele expects a certain sophistication, particularly around the holidays. Last year, to help lovers of fine food everywhere count down the days until Christmas, the gourmet house Comtesse du Barry released an […]
Mail Magic Box
Today people want experiences that aren’t just appealing to the eye but also have that feel of exclusivity. Now through the magic of digital printing, you can create marketing materials and packaging every bit as “one of a kind” as they are. One way to do this is through the use of HP’s Mosaic technology, […]
The Pool Stationery
Built around what used to be the Pool Room of the former Four Seasons restaurant in Manhattan, The Pool restaurant derives its name from the square body of water that sits at its center. Otherwise it is quite understated in terms of its setting – an elegant quality that is echoed in its stationery, designed […]
Deadlines Ouija Board
Does trying to work out the various details of a project with your client sometimes feel a bit like trying to communicate with someone from the spirit realm? Not only does strategic branding firm Traina Design feel your pain, they’ve given creatives everywhere the perfect metaphor for that experience, transforming it into a gorgeous board […]
Ribeiro Santo Envelope Wine Label
In an age when you can fire off an email to anyone in the world in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee, it’s easy to forget the benefits of the humble handwritten letter. It’s not just the pleasing feel of pen on paper, but also the deliberate way it forces you […]
‘Nothing is Impossible’ Business Card Holders
When you have a name like “Impress Communications,” you have a great deal to live up to. Fortunately for the people at this creative California printing, design and marketing company, the business card holders they crafted are sure to capture attention and make print-lovers swoon before potential clients have even seen their card. The two […]