DESIGN+PEOPLE

Wine Label: Jaspi Blanc

2011-06-07T22:39:00.000-07:00

One of the big change in my life is that I just accepted a job to work at a wine marketing agency, and that means i will do lots and lots wine labels!! YAY!! so now my biggest design secret is out (that i love packaging and wine labels...yay), and that also means I'm gonna post lots and lots of wine labels on my blogs for inspiration, hehe.

Here's JASPI BLANC by Aripus Barcelona. “The “blanc” is the white wine grape variety of the Jaspi collection. It has a fresh character but with a touch of wood. This is what the label communicates. A classic representation of the vineyard, in the same way as in the rest of the collection, but in this case taking special attention on the leaves to give to the label a touch of freshness and color.”

Return Tureblood Return

2011-06-07T21:52:00.000-07:00

Sorry guys for my laziness and delay on posting, life has been...interestingly chaotic. :) anyhoo, here is the post i decided to redeem myself! TRUE BLOOD SEASON 4. The promotion posters are out, I love how HBO uses these bold color schemes to approach this season's promotions.

Brand Identity: Ablaze London by Mauro De Donatis

2011-05-06T02:26:00.000-07:00

I came across Mauro De Donatis works when I was doing some research on TGTL Olive Oil Collection, he was the master graphic mind behind the art work that represented Italy in the collection. I love how he tells us the story behind his work, from inspiration to execution.

Here's a brand identity design for Ablaze Club, London. BEAUTIFUL!! Look at those details.

Model THU + Sakis Rouvas

2011-05-06T01:53:00.000-07:00

Am I just not "global" enough or how come no one told me Greek men can be this hot...(Kavita I swear I will post some female model later). Anyhoo, Sakis Rouvas is NOT a model per se, according to Wikipedia, "He is a Greek musician, television and film artist, businessman, and former pole vaulter who is one of the most successful and influential entertainers of all time in Greece and Cyprus." Isn't he gifted :P

Grand Slam

2011-05-06T01:11:00.000-07:00

It's glamorously powerful, especially with the slow motion execution, you see how graceful and powerful Sooyeon's body moves, and of course the clothes are....interesting too! Directed by Matthew Donaldson, and presented by Nowness.

”The Korean table tennis champion, actress and former model battles herself in a super slow motion game of table tennis, with a high fashion twist. The films director Matthew Donaldson discusses the video saying; “It’s a vehicle to show how extraordinarily elegant she is.” The styling was based around choosing clothes that would emphasize the elegant, powerful movements Lee moves through."

Lilac Wine: Cinematic Orchestra + Blind

2011-05-06T00:51:00.000-07:00

WAAAH!! I've been searching for this style of animation for sooooo long, although the graphic in this animation is more refined and less organic. My interests of this particular style started from MTV Crow, click here to view it.

Lilac Wine by The Cinematic Orchestra and Blind. It's a perfect graphic interpretation for “Lilac Wine” by Cinematic Orchestra, "Blind’s morphing animation carries us on a poetic journey both sad and beautiful." "The project was commissioned by Dr. Martens as part of their 50th anniversary celebration and features no direct advertising or product placement in the piece. It is refreshing to see companies spending their marketing dollars on creative projects." Enjoy!

Model THU + Domenique Melchior

2011-05-04T23:36:00.000-07:00

It's Thursday, let's look at some pretty guys...men...people (I promise my friend Kavita that I won't discriminate the opposite sex on this category ).

Height: 183 cm / 6´.4.5" inch
size: 50 / 40
chest: 98 / 38.5
waist: 82 / 32.5
eyes: blaugrau/bluegrey
hair: dark blond/brown

That's right boys and girls, it's a tall drink of...whatever drink you want, I'm definitely not a blond guy, but with a dark blond like Domenique...I will just let the pictures speak for themselves...or himself....can't think...so cute...

For RAVAZZOLO S/S 2011

Photographed by Michael Brus

Package Design + TGTL Olive Oil

2011-05-04T22:46:00.000-07:00

I think I've said this, I'm a closet case of packaging, and when I cam across Mauro De Donatis' design for TGTL Olive Oil, I was amazed by the technique and how beautiful the final outcome is.

"TGTL - Think Global Taste Local is a food hunting company that aims to present the best gastronomic products from each country/region to the World. They create food experiences, having food specialist looking for outstanding products from small producers, surprising people with new fantastic flavors.

NTGJ is the design agency that developed the concept.

The work was to draw three illustrations that represent three different European countries for a total of three cans of olive oil packed in one box. Mauro did an illustration for a limited edition of one can of virgin olive oil."

Fashion Illustration + Sabine Pieper

2011-05-04T21:37:00.000-07:00

"WOW" that was my first word when I came across Sabine's work, I think using the word stylish to describe a fashion illustration is of course redundant. Her work is not entirely main stream, but I think she injects such a strong does of romanticism in her drawings, each model she draw somehow has their own personalities....and look at those details on the clothes....LOVELY!

Veresus by Nikiforos Kollaros

2011-04-25T20:24:00.000-07:00

Came across these lovely typography + graphic works on Behance.net , they are created by Nikiforos Kollaros from Athens, Greece. Not sure who she is but J'adore her works! will look more into her works in my future post :) stay tune! Wish I can read the small print though.

VERSUS |ˈvərsəs; -səz| (abbr.: v. or vs.) preposition,

against (esp. in sports and legal use) : Penn versus Princeton.

• as opposed to; in contrast to : weighing the pros and cons of organic versus inorganic produce.

Versus is a project about some of our major controversies in our life.

Font used: PF Encore Pro (www.parachute.gr)

Role Model: Natalie Portman

2011-04-21T14:16:00.000-07:00

I adore Natalie, she's fun, smart and pretty. very lethal of a combination. Will let these videos speak for themselves, you can see why she's my role model.

Wine Label: Witchcraft & Wine Making

2011-04-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

When I first saw the label I went: EPIC! You guys need to read this, it's pretty funny. Virginia Marie Lambrix, designed by STRANGER & STRANGER; “This is for a biodynamic winemaker in California. She described biodynamic winemaking and we thought it sounded like witchcraft. And there’s your label.” Click the image to see a clearer "picture" :)

Model THU: Seijo Imazaki one more time

2011-04-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

I know I know, I should've introduce some new faces in this category. But hear me out, I just accidently came across Seijo Imazaki again. (I do not have a stalking personality), I think it's interesting to see the difference between his mature look in these photos from my previous post here. Enjoy, Seijo Imazaki for SIMONS S/S 2011.

Punch in the Face

2011-04-20T13:15:00.000-07:00

Haha LOVE the design, can't go wrong with a fun wine label which tells us the characteristic of the wine. Designed by Cactus Restaurants. “The wine is produced by R Wines in Australia exclusively for Cactus Restaurants based in Vancouver, BC. The name and label easily sums up what the wine is all about… big and bold, over-the-top and HIGH in alcohol.”

IT'S WHITE: Annaleena of Sweden

2011-04-19T16:17:00.000-07:00

NEW OBSESSION ALERT! My friends know I have a thing with white decoré, especially when my own condo is in different shade and texture of white. Came across a few interior and decoration blogs, and I found my new must read blog, although it is in Swedish, nonetheless, the pictures are worthy lots and lots of words (esp. words like OMG! or AWWW) "A Swedish, a stylist, a photographer and a blogger who shares her own amazing photos of her own beautiful house. She is Anna Malin the blogger behind the blog Helt Enkelt." Here are some of the brilliant ideas of hers, and wait for it.....IT'S WHITE

BMW-i Born Electric

2011-04-19T15:36:00.001-07:00

"BMW i is the beginning of a new world of visionary mobility: With pure, progressive shapes and lightning performance. With innovative applications and intelligent services. With an unparalleled use of sustainable technology. BMW i goes above and beyond the development of cars and is constantly evolving." Of course the BMW commercials are pretty, but I have to say it is a very well edit, crafted and written commercial, simply a visual treat. (BTW you can find the background music in A Single Man Original Soundtracks)

Miner & Miner, Designed by Matter Strategic Design

2011-04-01T00:14:00.000-07:00

Simply elegant! The "ll" is a smart move, and with the emboss treatment?! Yummmmm! See below; “Miner & Miner required an identity that would clearly launch the management consultancy as a merger of the principals’ two existing practices. To that end, Matter’s design solution makes the statement that two heads are better than one. A bold numeral “II” stands in place of the “i” in the “Miner” wordmark and is register-embossed on the business cards. Business cards for both principals are housed together in a sleeve foil stamped with the “II” icon. Clients of Miner & Miner now understand unequivocally that they are benefiting from the expertise of two consultants.”

Grain&Gram: Craftsman / Sean Woolsey

2011-03-31T23:48:00.000-07:00

There's some so alluring about guys who crafts or make stuff with their hands; Some untapped sexyness among the craftsman, printmaker, woodworker and etc. I stumble upon Grain&Gram, and absolutely fall in love with the site. Not only the layout is well designed, but also very well introduce our new-found sexy crafty guys.

Our first post is Sean Woolsey, a custom furniture and lighting maker in Costa Mesa, CA. Click on images to enlarge.

Model THU: Seijo Imazaki

2011-03-31T23:33:00.000-07:00

Model Swim called him The Quiet Castle. But I think that Castle is full of mysteries, wildness, and carefree thoughts. A lean 6'1", Japanese-Swidish mix. Seijo has a compelling look that varies in his photographs from schoolboy naif to prep to bad-boy rocker to Latino matinee idol to very edgy hip-hop, versatile but stands-out. He's been featured in Vogue Hommes Japan, GQ Germany, Esquire Italia, and etc (just name a few). Seijo! Thank you for making my day Thursday.

Bruce Lee + Ping Pong

2011-03-24T22:17:00.000-07:00

Friend of mine sent me this clip he found, it is an old footage of Bruce Lee plying ping pong, and guess what was he using for playing? That's right...Nunchaku. The rare footage was recorded during his break time while filming in Game of Death.

Classic Hollywood

2011-03-18T15:42:00.000-07:00

I adore the classic hollywood style, the old world glamour, check out these candid shots, featuring; Marilyn Monroe, William Holden, Audrey Hepburn, Montgomery Clift, Grace Kelly, Errol Flynn, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, and etc. How come people don't look like this anymore?

Katy Perry + ELLE: This Fantastic Voyage

2011-03-18T01:05:00.000-07:00

The March 2011 issue of ELLE magazine features the beautiful and talented Katy Perry in a very sexy-circus-editorial shot by Carter Smith.

Model THU: Corey

2011-03-18T00:21:00.000-07:00

Sorry Sorry I am late on Model THU, I might as well change it to Model Fri Midnight :P But I've browsed through lots of model picture, and for a few seconds, they all look the same....odd. However, my mission is to post the models that I feel there's a bit of je ne sais quoi in it, and viola! I came across Corey from FORD MODELS, for some reason I can't find him on the website, can't provide his stats just yet. Shot by Sonny Tong. Stay tune, here's Model THU!

Jean-Baptiste Mondino + W

2011-03-18T00:06:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite photographer "shoots" and scores again! sorry bad pun...in advertising business. :P Anyway, I've been a huge fan of Mondino's decadently elegant style. He approach his subject with a pinch of romance and drama, and I have to say; it's a perfect balance. The April 2011 issue of W magazine featuring Alice in Wonderland actress Mia Wasikowska and German actor Michael Fassbender, X-Men: First Class.

Identity Design for a King

2011-03-15T04:18:00.000-07:00

"For a Wah?" you asked. A KING. That's right my designer brothers and sisters, this is the client we all wish we could have. Expensive paper, letterpress, foils?! Mm-MM-mmm toasty... serious hotness.

Designed by Julian Zimmermann, for the african king »König Bansah«

"King Bansah is an african King. He lives and works in Ludwigshafen/Germany as a car-mechanic and governs his people from there. King Bansah does a lot of activites and performances to collect money for his aid projects. He is a singer, a guest in TV-shows and events. But he is a real King with a serious background.

The new corporate design should underline the authenticity and lordliness of the king because they are essential for him and make his activities possible. A combination of royal and exotic impressions. One example of his engagement is his own royal beer AKOSOMBO. The benefit of the beer is passed on to the aid projects of the King in Ghana."