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Worried your writing sounds like AI? These tools can help

Fast Company DesignWorried your writing sounds like AI? These tools can help Today, AI -generated writing is not just found in conversations with chatbots, but in a major chunk of all LinkedIn posts, Substack articles, and tweets ; in medical papers ; and even in published literature . You’re not

3 September
Cannabis consumers are no longer stoner stereotypes. Not all brands are marketing accordingly

Fast Company DesignCannabis consumers are no longer stoner stereotypes. Not all brands are marketing accordingly When it comes to marijuana, millennials may be the last generation of Americans to grow up when Amsterdam still had a whiff of the mystical. For those who were cannabis-curious in the ‘90s and early-aughts, Amsterdam rep

3 September
Imagina Abstract tiles by Casalgrande Padana

DezeenImagina Abstract tiles by Casalgrande Padana Dezeen Showroom: designers can create mural-like feature walls and wallpaper-esque finishes using the artistic Imagina Abstract tile range by Casalgrande Padana. The Italian company's Imagina Abstract tile collection fea

3 September
Jamie Stark Reimagines Vintage Produce Labels and Cans as Murals for Pacific Coast Produce

The DielineJamie Stark Reimagines Vintage Produce Labels and Cans as Murals for Pacific Coast Produce Designer Jamie Stark and painter Jeremy Stanger have teamed up to bring the styles of vintage produce packaging to the exterior walls of Pacific Coast Produce's facilities. The post Jamie Stark Reimagines Vintage Produce

3 September
Agrado Turns Cocktail Salt Into Bar Cart Candy

The DielineAgrado Turns Cocktail Salt Into Bar Cart Candy Agrado’s vibrant salt rimmer packaging by origen Studio, where Mexican inspired details, playful color, gold accents, and smart reusable design turn a cocktail essential into a stylish bar cart statement. The post Agrado

3 September
Crystal Vision Takes Non-Alcoholic Drinks On a Scenic Detour

The DielineCrystal Vision Takes Non-Alcoholic Drinks On a Scenic Detour CRYSTAL VISION by Young Jerks brings a fresh outdoor spirit to non alcoholic drinks with vintage inspired typography, illustrated wilderness details, and a fiery red palette. The nostalgic label design gives the modern s

3 September
Roberta’s Pizza Carefully Crafts a ‘Type Collision’ at the Core of Its Brand System

The DielineRoberta’s Pizza Carefully Crafts a ‘Type Collision’ at the Core of Its Brand System Take a deep dive into the type choices Roberta's Pizza co-founder Brandon Hoy made with designer Drew Price to bring controlled chaos to the brand identity. The post Roberta’s Pizza Carefully Crafts a ‘Type Collision’ at

2 September
BRU Dresses Up for Dinner In Refresh From WeWantMore

The DielineBRU Dresses Up for Dinner In Refresh From WeWantMore WeWantMore refreshes BRU with a table ready identity that pairs deep blue, warm gold and pearl inspired details with a newly illustrated stag, turning Belgium’s sparkling water staple into a polished part of the dining r

2 September
May Your Pillow Always Be Cold On Both Sides With Ben & Jerry’s Freezer-Safe Pillowcases

The DielineMay Your Pillow Always Be Cold On Both Sides With Ben & Jerry’s Freezer-Safe Pillowcases Ben & Jerry’s Ice Dreams turns freezer ready pillowcases into a playful limited edition product drop, complete with ice cream tub packaging inspired by Cookie Dough, Phish Food, and Half Baked. The post May Your Pillow A

2 September
Tamagotchi is reborn as a tiny playable ring for its 30th birthday

DezeenTamagotchi is reborn as a tiny playable ring for its 30th birthday Japanese toy company Bandai has reimagined its cult video game Tamagotchi as a miniature wearable so fans can always have their digital pet to hand. Designed to mark the product's 30th anniversary, the playable ring is o

2 September
Packaging’s Dirtiest Job

BP&OPackaging’s Dirtiest Job Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on brand Michu’s cat litter range. The post Packaging’s Dirtiest Job appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion .

2 September
McDonald’s Adds Some Central Valley Flavor With Cecelia Perez-Designed ‘McMamalona’ Cups

The DielineMcDonald’s Adds Some Central Valley Flavor With Cecelia Perez-Designed ‘McMamalona’ Cups A McDonald’s campaign in California’s Central Valley taps into the Golden State's love for the lowrider scene. Working with designer Cecelia Perez and muralist Carlos Lopez, the brand added some of that local culture to

2 September
The Battle For the Square-Circle: Trader Joe’s Fails to Dismiss Smucker’s Uncrustables Lawsuit

The DielineThe Battle For the Square-Circle: Trader Joe’s Fails to Dismiss Smucker’s Uncrustables Lawsuit A federal judge has cleared the way for J.M. Smucker’s trademark lawsuit against Trader Joe’s to move forward. As Trader Joe's defends its "squircle" sandwich, the dispute underscores a growing CPG battleground over copy

1 September
Mother Goods Designs ‘The Most Successful Gift’ That Doesn’t Give Cancer

The DielineMother Goods Designs ‘The Most Successful Gift’ That Doesn’t Give Cancer A carton of smokes has long been a gift-giving tradition in China. Mother Goods just designed a cancer-free carton made of smoked ruby glass (and without the smokes). The post Mother Goods Designs ‘The Most Successful Gi

1 September
Mother Tongue Design Builds an Indian Cookware Brand Rooted In Culture

The DielineMother Tongue Design Builds an Indian Cookware Brand Rooted In Culture P•TAL and Mother Tongue Design bring centuries old Indian metalworking into the modern kitchen through packaging rich with material inspired color, craft driven graphics and refined typography. A thoughtful identity that

1 September
This Oregon library ditched Dewey Decimal and got people excited about books again

Fast Company DesignThis Oregon library ditched Dewey Decimal and got people excited about books again American libraries have evolved in recent decades as their role as centers for learning and community expand. Many have added maker spaces , turned into climate resilience hubs , and even become partners in projects to a

31 August
IKEA と Xbox がゲーミング家具コレクション “YXSTABY”を発表

Hypebeast JP DesignJapanIKEA と Xbox がゲーミング家具コレクション “YXSTABY”を発表 「IKEA(イケア)」と、「Microsoft(マイクロソフト)」の展開するXbox(エックスボックス)が、全9点からなるホームゲーミング家具コレクション “YXSTABY(イクスタビ)” を発表。限られたスペースにも取り入れやすい、機能性とデザイン性を兼ね備えたラインアップとなっているドイツ・ケルンで開催された「gamescom(ゲームズコム)」で初披露された本コラボレーションは、スウェーデン発のホームファニッシングにおける〈IKEA

29 August
Matthew Blackburn's art hands you the controller to your own childhood

Creative BoomMatthew Blackburn's art hands you the controller to your own childhood The self-taught Johannesburg painter borrows the language of 17th-century still life and fills it with Rubik's cubes, Coke bottles, and PlayStation controllers, plucked from your childhood bedroom in...

27 August
Mouthwash Studio’s identity for eyewear brand Bonnie Clyde might be confusing, and infuriatingly historically inaccurate – but it’s ultimately rather lovely

BP&OMouthwash Studio’s identity for eyewear brand Bonnie Clyde might be confusing, and infuriatingly historically inaccurate – but it’s ultimately rather lovely This is an identity that’s not very easy to instantly get your head around – arguably, at a glance, it’s downright confusing. Sometimes it comes on strong all antiquey – like the branding equivalent of once-beloved UK hi

27 August
Bob Neville on Berghaus, Manchester culture and the British brand everyone thinks is German

Creative BoomBob Neville on Berghaus, Manchester culture and the British brand everyone thinks is German Manchester saw the launch of Berghaus's first-ever standalone store today. We spoke to Pentland's global head of retail about heritage, wholesale, and what a shop can do that a random shelf can't. Ber...

26 August
The Daily Heller: The Legacy of Brad Holland, American Illustrator

PRINTThe Daily Heller: The Legacy of Brad Holland, American Illustrator Honoring one of the most copied and heralded editorial illustrators. The post The Daily Heller: The Legacy of Brad Holland, American Illustrator appeared first on PRINT Magazine .

26 August
Can Europe Become a Brand?

BP&OCan Europe Become a Brand? Packaging expert Lisa Cain shares her opinion on the idea of a ‘Made in Europe’ designation for products produced in Europe. The post Can Europe Become a Brand? appeared first on BP&O - Branding, Packaging and Opinion .

26 August
This rebrand of a voice-journalling app looks lovely, but is an 'AI illustration system' the right call?

Creative BoomThis rebrand of a voice-journalling app looks lovely, but is an 'AI illustration system' the right call? The Working Assembly's new identity for Untold aims to avoid gen AI clichés, but still uses gen AI to create it. It can't have escaped your attention that AI feels like a dirty word right now. But gen...

26 August
ONBOX Crowdsourced 100 Letters Hand-Painted at a Pop-Up for Bar Supernova’s Crafted Identity

PRINTONBOX Crowdsourced 100 Letters Hand-Painted at a Pop-Up for Bar Supernova’s Crafted Identity The new cocktail bar in Vancouver has made a splash with a uniquely developed brand identity that revolves around a modular wordmark hand-painted by customers. The post ONBOX Crowdsourced 100 Letters Hand-Painted at a Po

26 August