JKR Gives M&M’S A Refresh That Promotes A World Of Inclusion
M&M’S, everyone’s favorite bite-sized colorful candy, has recently announced not only a new look and feel but also a promise to bring people together through their refreshed brand strategy designed by Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR).
A Box of Bubbles
Volume is releasing a lavish and limited collector’s edition of the definitive monograph, The Wild World of Barney Bubbles, which has been revised and updated by the book’s author, Paul Gorman.
How Important Is A Logo Anyway? Kapwing Showcases Their Significance Through Six Different Graphical Styles
Kapwing recreated six iconic logos using six vastly different graphical styles to highlight these icons’ prominence and standing in the world of branding.
The Daily Heller: The Documentary You May Not Want to Watch, But Should
Stanley Nelson’s “ATTICA” details the five-day prison rebellion that transpired in 1971—the largest and deadliest the country has ever witnessed.
MSCHF’s 68th Drop Invites Corporate Brands To Send Them a Cease and Desist Letter For Stealing Their Logos
MSCHF has created a landing page entitled C&D Grand Prix in which they are selling F1-inspired race jackets that feature the stunning yet sacred logos from Disney, Amazon, Subway, Coca-Cola, Walmart, Tesla, Starbucks, and Microsoft.
Introducing Wolfstar, the Typeface Giving the Future a Run For Its Money
Designed by Brandon Nickerson the typeface features rounded corners and bold features with futuristic nods that we happen to love.
ARROW is a Cosmetic Line For Men With Packaging That Doesn’t Try Too Hard
Arrow is a cosmetic line for men with branding that’s not trying too hard. Designed by Jarosław Dziubek, the branding and packaging for the brand are simple, neutral colors, uncomplicated yet exciting typography, and a minimalist nature about it.
Open City Documentary Film Festival Identity Champions the Art of Non-Fiction
The UK-based design agency, Passport Design Bureau, created the enchanting branding identity and collateral materials for the Open City Documentary Festival.
In Praise of Meat Loaf’s Ridiculously Awesome ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Album Covers (Yes, All 3 of Them)
With Meat Loaf’s recent passing, we take a look back at the showstopping album covers for the Bat Out of Hell series and the world that’s—as composer Jim Steinman put it— “endlessly horny for wonder and magic.”
The Daily Heller: Niki de Saint Phalle on Time in Space
Siglio Press’ latest release, “What is Now Known Was Once Only Imagined,” is an unconventional, illuminated biography.
What Matters: Jacquelyn DeJesu on Bull Sculptures, Perspective, and the Power of the Universe
SHHHOWERCAP and DEEJAYZOO founder Jacquelyn DeJesu on the power of being raised in a creative environment and believing in the power of the universe.
Type Tuesday: Gepetto is Inspired By Wooden Type and Pinocchio
Inspired by the Tuscan family’s rich history and intricate design, Zetafonts, the independent type foundry based in Italy, created a typeface dubbed Geppetto.
Nicolaas Kotzé Shows Us Why Designers Should Just Play Around
s Kotzé is the designer behind Studio Gummi, a design studio that’s created for brands ranging from Coca-Cola to Mercedes Benz.
Barnhouse Milk’s Branding and Packaging is Legen-dairy
The Daily Heller: Relax, They’ve Got Our Backs
Jesse LeDoux Gets Deeply Nostalgic With Album Design For Pedro the Lion’s ‘Havasu’
Toiletpaper Launches a Subversive and Surrealist Line of Beauty Products
Nike Run Club App Improves User Experience With Help From COLLINS
Scandinavian Design Group Helps Connect the Health Sector of Norway Through Branding
Molen Typeface Features Unique Shapes and the Funkiest of Details
Typism Releases a Preview of ‘Typism Book 8’ Logo, A Tribute To Adé Hogue
Top Five Letterpress Studios To Follow On Instagram
The Daily Heller: Lauren Redniss Plants a Time Capsule
Design Matters
Best of Design Matters: Kaki King
Rolling Stones has called Kaki King a genre unto herself—she joins to talk about her career path and even plays a song or two.
The Daily Heller
The Daily Heller: What is Black and White and Red All Over?
As these two journals showcase, if “revolutionary” means “unprecedented,” Soviet designers reformed and transformed graphic process and typographic presentation.
The Daily Heller: Look Who is Minding Magic Mushrooms
Brian Blomerth takes us on a trip through history with his new book, “Mycelium Wassonii.”
The Daily Heller: Parody or Pilfery? Humor or Hubris? A Hamiltonian Paradox
Nicky Lindeman breaks down her now-iconic design of the “Hamilton” star logo.
The Daily Heller: Arthur Szyk and NYC Urban Archeology
In a Times Square of the past, Alexis Bullock discovered the largest-known rendition of Arthur Szyk’s work.
The Daily Heller: Rolling Stones at 60—Peel ’Em, Stick ’Em, Lick ’Em, Stamp ’Em
The British Royal Mail is honoring the longest, oldest surviving and touring rock ‘n’ roll band.
The Daily Heller: The New York Public Library Insect Division
Peter Kuper’s most beautiful work ever—swarms of it—is currently on view at The New York Public Library.
The Daily Heller: When Al Hirschfeld Lit Up the Great White Way
Upon the publication of Ellen Stern’s thoughtfully researched and entertainingly written biography, “Hirschfeld,” Steven Heller looks back on the makings of the master caricaturist.
The Daily Heller: Focusing the Third Eye
Charles Traub’s new photo book “Tickety-Boo” documents the delirious conditions of our eerie era.
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BRANDING & IDENTITY DESIGN
Everland Refreshes Plant-Based Brand La Vie, And Now Even Meat Lovers Will Be Inspired To Try
La Vie worked with Scandinavian consumer brand agency Everland to create a branding and packaging system unlike any other plant-based brand on the market.
Denso Cold Brew Packaging is a Caffeine Lover’s Dream
Denso is a cold brew brand with branding and packaging designed by Inter Estudio. While the packaging is quite simple, allowing the dark beverage to be the main character in the design is both thoughtful and powerful. Plus, the
Yes, Copywriters Can Have Strong Brand Identities Too
Rick Jordens is the designer behind Nora Herman’s brand identity, and the branding reflects the writer’s clear and bold language that she’s known for.
SVA Students Give Sundance Film Festival a Refreshed Look
Sundance returns with a refreshed look, and the brand identity for this year’s festival was created in collaboration with SVA’s Masters in Branding program.
Anson Calder Gets a New Identity From COLLINS
Anson Calder is a New York City-based brand creating everyday essentials that are simple, functional, and extremely high quality.
No More Stinky Matches? One Scent’s Branding System Offers A Bright, Scented Spark
With branding designed by Julien De Meyère, the retro vibes are there, yet it all feels wholly current in the best possible way.
Brand Brothers Rebrands Advanced Investigative Detection Technology Linkurious
Rebranded by Brand Brothers, Linkurious is a software that helps detect money laundering networks to help stop these crimes with an identity system that showcases the brand’s originality.
Shroom Forest’s Branding Blends Two Aesthetics Into One
The scented candle studio Shroom Forest recently partnered with loof design to create an identity system that beautifully represents the brand.
Introducing Marlow: The Pillow Of Your Dreams
Franklyn is the creative studio behind the whimsical branding that incorporates contem
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