Packaging Design :: KORA By Miranda Kerr

January 12th, 2010

This the packaging I designed for a new skin care range represented by Australian Super Model, Miranda Kerr. I also helped come up with the name KORA, I designed the logos and developed concepts for the rest of the branding and website. Although the product is organic skincare and would lend itself to more natural muted tones, we ended up going with an aqua to reflect the purity of the ingredients and to distinguish between it and competing brands. Overall the project took over a year to develop so it was a huge effort and commitment - it’s been a huge lesson in how long these things actually take.  I have finally seen the final packaging result and I’m really happy with it. Studio-shot photos coming soon.

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Logo Design Development

November 28th, 2009

Here is the first result of a logo design I’m trying to nut out at the moment. I did large amount of sketching using a got grid book and now I’m in the Illustrator stage. It’s a logo for an electro DJ so it can afford to be a little abstract, although right now it’s driving me nuts as I’m trying to retain the edge but also keep it readable. Now it’s time to take a break and come back with fresh eyes later.

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New York Delft

November 9th, 2009

Dang I love this New York inspired adaption of traditional Dutch Delft by lovegrove & repucci. Each place setting is made of fine porcelain and has five pieces; a dinner plate, side plate, soup bowl, cup and saucer. Check it.

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Stuff from the drawing board

November 5th, 2009

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Some typographic approaches to a magazine cover I’m working on. I have been through about 6 developed concepts so far, 3 more to go. That’s about right for a proper process though I suppose.

Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia

October 26th, 2009

 Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia cast

So I’m like 10 years behind and only just finished Season 3 of this wacky series, first aired in 2005. Created and developed by Rob McElhenney (stars as Mack), Glenn Howerton (Dennis), and Charlie Day (Charlie), it has been described by most as the new age Seinfeld - although this gang’s exploits are far more raw, pink and hairy than Jerry’s ever could be. Yes, they are horrible, self-centered people that turn on each other every which way but you can’t help but laugh at them along the way. Great escapism, give it a gander.

Experimental Typography

October 21st, 2009

These are two typographic treatments for a magazine I currently art direct. Both were drawn in Illustrator, then rendered in Photoshop.

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Low End Theory

October 15th, 2009

I tell you what, I have been really enjoying all the mixes so far from these guys. So deep and nasty, but then slices of unexpected chill carve through to calm your poor little eardrums. Give them a listen here, or subscribe to the podcasts and get automatic updates here.

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Dafont da bomb

October 15th, 2009

Some great new fonts that have appeared for free download on dafont:

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Paint your suit on

October 13th, 2009

Love, love, LOVE the new collection from Alexander McQueen who was inspired by the works of artists M.C. Escher and Jackson Pollock for this season. Eyeball more…

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Money Over Bitches

October 1st, 2009

Steven Shien necklace

So Mr Shein is back and and cleaning up with his new line of layered accessories. Check ‘em out now. Coming at you like a wind screen wiper.