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I came across this orange juice packaging by Dagný Lilja Snorradóttir from Spain and wanted to share. The type is so playful and I love the use of the glass container. Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Tazo Tea Packaging Redesign - Hit or Miss?

I was recently shopping at the grocery store and came across this new packaging for Tazo Tea. I am a big time tea fan and had always loved the traditional looking Indian Tazo Tea packaging design. I barely recognized the new packaging as Tazo. Although I like the modern look... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Good Company Magazine

Our dear friend and collaborator Bobbi Lin has launched a new food and lifestyle magazine called Good Company. Check it out for beautiful photography and inspiring stories. Here are some of the amazing photographs from the latest issue. Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2013 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Butterfly Tea Bag

I came across this beautiful design for a tea bag. So simple yet perfect. Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2013 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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3D Printing

I am still trying to grasp the 3D Printing revolution and what can be done. Here are some inspiring ideas. Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2013 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Japanese Packaging Design

It is so interesting to see packaging design from other countries. I came across this lovely packaging design from Japan. Amazingly enough some of the same hand stamped design trends we are seeing here in the U.S. Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2013 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Irving Harper - Works In Paper

Happy 2013! I apologize for the delay in posting as we have been off to a very busy start in this new year with a lot of exciting projects in the studio. But I am so excited to share this new book by Rizzolo Publishing on Irving Harper. Irving Harper... Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2013 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Ink + Wit Letterpress Calendar

Here is a sneak peek of the new 2013 beautifully designed letterpress calendar by the talented New York based Tara Hogan of Ink + Wit. I love these letterpress calendars and I am a big fan of this years theme. Each month features a lovely illustration and a quote about... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Candle Packaging

I found these cute candle and room diffuser packages by Caroline Gardner a small stationary company from the UK. The hearts are so fun and playful. Continue reading

Posted Dec 7, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Designer Gifts for Kids

House Industries has designed the cutest graphic blocks and a nativity scene made out of wood. These blocks are so fun and well designed that you won't mind when they are strewn all around your living room and you may find yourself playing with them too. If only all my... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Decorate Workshop Book: Blog Tour

I am excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Holly Becker's new book Decorate Workshop published by Chronicle Books. Holly Becker is the author of Decor 8 a popular decorating and design blog. Her new book Decorate Workshop is a how-to-guide on decorating your own space. The... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Holiday Wrapping Ideas

The holidays are upon us and as a packaging designer myself I am always looking for cute, affordable ways to embelish my gifts. Here are some fun ideas I found while surfing the web. Continue reading

Posted Nov 29, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Crate and Barrel Arzberg Teapots

To celebrate Crate and Barrels 50th anniversary they asked twelve artists to interpret their signature Bauhaus-inspired Arzberg teapot. Beginning this December each month for a year they will release one of the limited edition teapots for online sale. Such a fun idea! And all of the designs are so unique. Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Sign Painters Book

We got the opportunity to review this wonderful book Sign Painters published by Princeton Architectural Press. I am always amazed at artists who can do hand lettering. It is a true art form and sign painting requires even more technical skills. I loved looking through all these wonderful examples and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Mucca Design for Shinsegae

Brooklyn based design firm Mucca is always turning out fabulous design. Their latest design for South Korean market Shinsegae is really wonderful and we are so happy they shared it with us. The new design for SSG Market is focused on creating "an innovative retail experience by engaging and entertaining... Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Olive Oil Packaging

Adorable and playful olive oil decantur and packaging by Australian based Mozi. Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Public Works - Bicycle and Our Public World at Flos

I attended the opening party for Public Works exhibit International Designers Interpret the Bicycle and Our Public World on Thursday night. 27 international desingers and illustrators were invited to design posters interpretting the concept of "public biking" with a vision to reclaim urban areas. The list of designers reads like... Continue reading

Posted Oct 22, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Wine Label Sleeves

Stranger & Stranger recently designed these cool prohibition era decorative paper wine label sleeves in collaboration with Truett Hurst and retailer Safeway. The sleeves not only look cool they add real estate to communicate with the buyer beyond the tiny front and back labels. 101 Ema Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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The Fabric Workshop and Museum Philadelphia

I was in Philadelphia last weekend and had the pleasure of attending the latest show at the Fabric Workshop and Museum "An Odyssey: A Narrative of The Fabric Workshop and Museum". Founded in 1977 The Fabric Workshop and Museum originally invited artists to experiment with fabric, and later with a... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Laura Oaks Collage

I am a big fan of collage and I thought these pieces by Laura Oaks were really cool. Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Restaurant Branding Logo Designer New York

I wanted to share a branding design project my partner and I did a while ago for a restaurant in New York. Monument Lane was conceptualized from an idea of a historic New York map in which much of Manhattan was farm land and there were only a few roads,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Elegantissima - Beautiful Design by Louise Fili

I just received a copy of Louise Fili's new book Elegantissima published by Princeton Architectural Press and couldn't be more excited. This book is full of beautiful typography and packaging. Louise Fili's distinctive style is a great resource for inspiration and a must have for your design library. Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Olive Oil Packaging Design

Amsterdam based Dot Kite | Lab shared this recent project of theirs with Design Muse. I like these thin sleek bottles, the simply black banding and iconic brand mark. "Olive Country is a Dutch-based company that imports olive oil, herbs, spices and other greek products in the Netherlands. Dot Kite... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Seagram's Sparkling Seltzer Water Packaging

Seagram's has lauched a new line of flavored sparkling seltzer waters. And they were nice enough to send us some to try. I have to say with this New York heat, these were the perfect beverage and came in very handy. Some flavored waters can be too sweet and artificial... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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Eco Packaging - A Second Life

I always love to see new and innovative way companies are using their packaging in an ecological way. I came across this great new concept by Joolz Stroller company to create a second use for their boxes... "Joolz products are safely packed in cardboard. Until now, there was only one... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2012 at Design Muse Blog - Graphic Design Blog, Packaging Design Blog and Home Design Blog

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