As I’ve recently been grappling with some brainstorm sessions and possible side projects, this is a nice reminder indeed! Take a look at this flow chart from Jessica Hische at shouldiworkforfree to help you decide too: via designsojourn
should you design for free?
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2011/01/should-you-design-for-free/
East and West: packaging differences
The Shanghai based branding firm Labbrand reviews the impact of packaging design on business in a cultural context, particularly in China. Product brand managers need to pay special consideration to how their consumers view color, materials, images and typefaces, while considering the contrasts between Chinese and Western markets. Packaging design and color has a a big [...]
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/08/east-and-west-packaging-differences/
AT&T: ‘handmade’ advertisements
These posters are some very creative AT&T cell phone advertisements, using only a phone and painted hands that represent a place or object significant to a worldwide location. I wonder who did these and if the series is a concept or if this campaign of “Best Coverage Worldwide” has already been launched…? As beautiful as [...]
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/07/att-handmade-advertisements/
great logos have a message
This collection of logos at DevSnippets goes beyond typographic aesthetics; they successfully communicate a visual message about the company. Simply lovely designs! Check out some more via DevSnippets
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/06/great-logos-have-a-message/
t-shirt graphics: Flying Mouse 365
Chow Hon Lam for Flying Mouse 365 makes t-shirt graphics that push your imagination! Wonderful and fun via WallpaperArt
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/06/t-shirt-graphics-flying-mouse-365/
playful food packaging
This line of packaging is so fun! The playful nature of the graphics makes me want to imitate the characters on the packaging: “nom nom nom..” An absolutely adorable range by Finland based Hasan & Partners. via theDieline
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/05/playful-food-packaging/
iPhone drawings by Kristofer Storm
With all the talk of the launch of Apple’s new iPad, here’s an interesting project by artist Kristofer Strom with a blog and a new drawing each day from his iPhone. via CreativeReview
http://tiffanywan.com/blog/2010/05/iphone-drawings-by-kristofer-storm/