design & stuff

Designed by CODO, Indianapolis. “If craft beer in America hasn’t reached a saturation point, it’s getting close. This is a bit anecdotal, but the people we look to for beer news, our most ardent beer geek friends, have stopped following local openings, news and festivals — there’s just so much that it’s hard to keep up. […]

Gulf Air branding by Saffron In the early 1950’s, Gulf Air premiered as the first commercial airline in the Middle East. The legacy carrier revolutionised travel in the Gulf region and quickly became synonymous with Bahrain. An innovative trendsetter, Gulf Air spearheaded Bahrain’s transformation into a hub for travel and set the bar high for […]

The situation In a world where businesses struggle to reach teenagers, Factorie was famous for its youth culture. Unafraid and unapologetic, it resonated with its customers in a way few brands do. So when Factorie’s audience started to grow up, the brand did too. It became a little more mature. Slightly more sensible. Less teenage angsty, and […]

The Campus brand, created by London based MultiAdaptor is a reflection of their vibrant international community of entrepreneurs, united by a shared belief that startups can change the world. The ‘frame’ represents the physical spaces at each of the six global cities: a constant presence that underpins the vast array of events, programmes and services that they […]

“Toko developed the playful signage system for East Sydney Early Learning Centre, inspired by children’s building blocks used for improving gross motor skills and spatial awareness. Concept and material generate an effective system that is functional never rigid and/or contrived. Natural timbers, colours, typography and form compliment the geometric nature of the interior and it’s […]

Mister Zee’s is a new restaurant concept in Canberra, Australia, serving a menu inspired by traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sydney based Messy Design developed a brand identity to guide the design of the store, including a logo, outdoor signage, experiential graphics and branded collateral. The idea behind the restaurant is “Honest, mid-eastern food served […]

Little Italy is an all-day Italian dining food destination in Amman, Jordan, that houses a cafe, gelateria, restaurant, and pizzeria. Designed by London-based Here Design, the identity references Italian gelaterias and salumerias with a lovely script logo that is visually ready to be made into a neon sign. The signature “Little” is accompanied by equally […]

Happy Maple is a maker of baked, vegan, free-from donuts that still manage to be delicious. Sydney-based graphic design studio Garbett has created a fun identity for Happy Mapple. They’re a bakery dedicated to producing small batch 100% vegan donuts, baked not fried, made from gluten, tree nut and peanut free recipes. A bold colour palette, stacked […]

Specialising in floral arrangements and installations, Fleurapy administers “flower therapy” through their wonderful creations. The new branding was created by singapore based studio Pepper & Cinnamon. A new wordmark serves as the centrepiece of this branding adventure, with pressed flowers and pastel colours completing the entourage. The blind embossed wordmark on the stationery is evocative […]

The Shack is a seafood restaurant in Abu Dhabi with an American twist, think a refined Red Lobster with a chic rustic look. The identity by Armenia-based Backbone Branding features a great logo where the “THE” in the name is made up of wood planks and arranged like a shack. It’s a simple pleasure to see it […]