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black rainbow
Designed by Studio Iknoki, I love this packaging for the album “Black Rainbow” by band Aucan. The Italian studio took a series of coloured smoke photographs at night and in the rain “trying to...
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peyton and byrne identity
I was poking around the internet last night and became happily reacquainted with an identity from a few years ago that I really love. Designed by London studio Farrow, the look of British bakery...
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festive retail details {colour commentary}
Yes, the festive season is officially here and since I am holiday bonkers, expect some posts devoted to the topic! In my latest post for Rena Tom, I focused on how festive details can be applied to...
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jacqueline evans skincare
Designed by Swear Words, I’m fascinated by the packaging of Australian brand Jacqueline Evans Skincare. The combination of amber glass and dusty (almost pastel) primary colours is rare and hard to...
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hair chalk {objects of desire}
I’m not sure anyone “needs” hair chalk but honestly, how fun would it be to run one of these vibrant hues through your locks? The Hair Chalk Set by Urban Outfitters features 32 semi-permanent colours...
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typography & retail {colour commentary}
Product packaging is an essential part of retail design and is a fabulous resource for design inspiration. I love bold type placement and treatments, bright pops of colour, and collections that...
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moon dominos {in black & white}
Well, this is one fine merger of design and play. Moon Dominos by Fredricks & Mae are handcrafted from baltic birch and silkscreened with phases of the moon (rather than the traditional dots)....
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astrobright tea packaging
Whoa. Geometric lines, a brilliant colour palette AND metallic foil? This tea packaging concept is flipping gorgeous. Designer Ken Lo created several packaging suites to explore the possiblity of...
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& other stories
I love the packaging of & Other Stories cosmetics (part of a larger lifestyle brand by Swedish retailers H&M). The rather official typography mixed with splashes of colour makes me think of an...
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allsorts packaging
I really love licorice allsorts. With bright colours and graphic lines, they feel like a perfect marriage of candy and design. Chic looks and delicious? Yes please. I love this packaging design by...
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branded spray paint
While I mentioned in a recent post that I wish more companies took colour seriously, there are brands who are simply synonymous with a particular hue or palette. Think of Tiffany and that clear aqua...
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project charisma
The most disturbingly long absence in the history of Plenty of Colour! Well, to be honest, 2014 didn’t have the robust number of posts I was shooting for overall. Thank you to those who kindly emailed...
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