Design | Origin Coffee Roasters

Origin Coffee Roasters are a small, independent and innovative company from Cornwall with a purpose beyond profit. They are a tight knit group of highly experienced and passionate coffee people that strive to raise coffee standards throughout the UK. Crafting distinctive espresso blends is at the forefront of what they do, but behind the scenes they work hard to make sure every bean that they roast promotes social, environmental and economic responsibility.

Origin have recently moved all roasting to their headquarters in Cornwall, as well as organic fair trade coffee they produce their own 'Seasonal Collection' which rotates the beans making sure that only the best of what's in season makes it into the bag. Origin's 'Farmer 30' coffees go one step further than fair trade by ensuring that the individual workers on selected farms benefit from the export of the beans.

UK based studio A-Side has carried and developed the company identity through all manner of products and print spanning a five year period – during which time the company has enjoyed unprecedented success, growing from 4 to 15 employees, supplying a number of leading restaurants and celebrity chefs, and becoming an iconic local brand that is synonymous with Cornish café culture.

 

 

Design | Draw In Light

London based studio We Are Useful was approached by Draw In Light to create the branding for their new womenswear label. "We created an identity based around the idea of light and crystals that ran from the logo to the imagery for the AW/10 collection. We art directed, photographed, retouched, designed and produced a look book which incorporated an exclusive numbered screen printed poster. We also designed and created the website."

Design | Max Chocolatier

This project comes from Denmark based Muggie Ramadani, an interdisciplinary design studio, specialized in creating intelligent solutions for analog and digital media.

Of the project they say, "The process involved in creating the confectionery is unique, and the result will exceed anything you have ever tasted: at Max you will be savouring some of the best chocolate in the world. Max Chocolatier offers a feast for all the senses. Your nose experiences the scent of truly great chocolate as you approach the shop. There, you can witness the care with which the staff create the products. Opening the exquisite packaging adds to the anticipation. Then, as the chocolate touches your tongue, it’s as if you were tasting chocolate for the very first time."

Chocolate AND design! I'm in heaven. Be sure to check out all of Muggie Ramadani's sleek and beautiful work!

via September Industry.

Design | Sourced Grocer

This project came to my attention via Swiss Legacy. I sometimes forget that all you have to do is ask, so that's what I did when I sent the super friendly guys over at One Iota - the multidisciplinary studio responsible for this beautiful project - an email telling them how much I would love to get images and a project description for their latest case study Sourced Grocer. This is probably only half of what they sent me!

Project description from One Iota:

The central ideologies behind the Sourced Grocer brand was that of respecting the seasonal nature and sustainability of food. The people behind the food and ultimately the tastes, desires, generosity and pleasures of those who consume and enjoy food.

Overall our ambition for the project was to create a brand that was versatile and fun. Communicating messages of
pride in the local community and encouraging customers to support their local grocer and eat thoughtfully
knowing the providence and seasonal nature of the food they consume.

The posters and hand outs feature oddly coloured shots of fruit and vegetables that we literally nailed to our
wall in the studio and shot in high res. The rationale behind the odd colouring was to engage the viewer to
sub-consiencly question the produce they are looking at, and in conjunction with the branding statements begin
them on the process of questioning the origin and seasonality of produce they consume in everyday life.

I mean honestly, it's just all so beautiful! It's projects like this that keep my faith for print design alive.

Design | Mad Brew Productions

Designer Adam Hill says, "I was approached to rebrand Mad Brew Productions, a live music events company. In the initial stages of briefing I was informed that the company would be looking at branching into other offerings: Media, consisting of photography and music videos as well as Interiors offering.

The client loved the aesthetic of a traveling Victorian salesman and the concept of one entity 'wearing many hats' was used to neatly package the three brands together."

Design | MOS: Jethro Haynes

This just makes me smile. London based agency Studio Output collaborated with illustrator and model maker Jethro Haynes to create this playful piece. Some would probably say that the "liquid" treatment on the type is ridiculous, but it's that kind of detail and creativity that really makes this project shine.

Studio Output is: "A diverse team of inspired, inspiring and creative people working in every medium. Indeptendently owned, we operate as one team across two friendly, thriving studios in London and Nottingham. We are proud to work with some of the most high-profile, interesting and innovative clients around, who appreciate our collaborative approach and the stunning results it achieves."

Project description from Studio Output's site:

Continuing our new proposition for the Ministry of Sound Club - 'anything can happen' - we were delighted to get the opportunity to work with talented illustrator and model maker Jethro Haynes, for this latest series of folding Saturday Sessions posters.

Starting with the premise that the legendary MOS sound system was created as a mutant strain on a lost tropical island (you've seen King Kong, right?) the three images track the progress of the giant bass-bins as they break free and start their epic journey to the Elephant & Castle, SE1. The stunning set was sketched, built and photographed over a period of days. It was also featured as the cover image of Design Week, fronting an article about the sophistication of current club flyers.

See more of Jethro's amazing work at Début Art.

Design | The Armoury

The Armoury is a historic pub, based in South London. Following a recent change of management, The Armoury required a strong identity, a suite of promotional materials and eye-catching signage, to help drive business to the newly refurbished drinking establishment. Steeped in history, the new Armoury identity references cannons produced by the old local mill, whilst 19th century paintings set the scene for famous battles during that time. The new identity has been brought to life across loyalty cards, stationery, menus, signage as well as an iconic swing sign complete with a 3-dimensional cannon ball!

The branding was handled by UK based design studio Purpose: a brand communications consultancy specialising in brand identity and marketing communications.

"Our strategic, design and production skills enable clients to communicate more effectively - to stand out, to connect, and to prosper. We’re 33 strong - we’re independent - and we’re listed in the Design Week league table of Top 10 UK Creative Award winning agencies."