Are brands re-discovering ‘visual authenticity?’
Jun 28th, 2016
Written by: Steve Osborne
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I’ve written frequently on the subject of so-called ‘craft’ brands springing up everywhere. According to packaging design website The Dieline,…
Jun 28th, 2016
Written by: Steve Osborne
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I’ve written frequently on the subject of so-called ‘craft’ brands springing up everywhere. According to packaging design website The Dieline,…
May 16th, 2016
Written by: Steve Osborne
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It will soon be ‘Father’s Day’ again, that time of year when kids and adults alike are forced by the…
Feb 2nd, 2016
Written by: Steve Osborne
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On Monday I paid a visit to the ISM, Europe’s biggest trade fair for sweets, chocolate and snacks. Though still…
Oct 30th, 2015
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It’s that time of year again when brands and retailers show what horrible, creepy, disgusting ideas they’ve dreamed up to…
Oct 13th, 2015
Written by: Steve Osborne
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Following last week’s post with insights from ‘drinkpreneur live’, a workshop (and contest) to help find the next big thing…
Oct 7th, 2015
Written by: Steve Osborne
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Recently I treated myself to a couple of days of trend-spotting. On September 23rd I was a mentor at the ‘drinkpreneur live’ event…
Jul 22nd, 2015
Written by: Steve Osborne
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Naturally I’m biased, but it tends to make my day when I come across a piece of design work that makes me smile….
May 11th, 2015
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Most famous spirit brands have a long history and a complete archive of labels and bottles past. That makes it…
May 11th, 2015
Written by: Steve Osborne
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According to thedutchtable.com blog, Beschuit (Dutch rusk) has been around since the 1400’s, when it was reputed that the Bishop of Utrecht…
May 11th, 2015
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If as I have suggested craft designs are trending because people are seeking a connection with a pre-industrial past, then…