The array of fun images and colors used for the Dallas restaurant Sissy’s Southern Kitchen must be a hit with the locals.
Sure, there’s a place for classy, mature, upscale elegance…But there are plenty of times when you just want to sit down in a place that makes you smile. It looks like Sissy’s might fit the bill in that regard.
If the menus are indicative of the restaurant’s interior, I’m pretty sure Sissy’s would be on my list of favorite hang-outs.
*camille
A quick post to start off a cheerful Friday: This colorful wedding invitation “suite” features all sorts of nice touches, including a wax seal, a great mix of typography, and…lilacs.
Click the link for many more detailed images of these spring-inspired pieces.
Oh, and have a wonderful Friday!
*camille
The design of these labels for Granny’s Secret (based in Serbia) are understated and delicately done. But, it is the integration of the die-cut label with the custom jar shape that I find particularly lovely.
These design solutions are evidence that one can make a strong visual impact - that stands out from competitors - using something other than a vibrant color palette. Indeed, these labels allow the products to stand on their own and beckon to the consumer.
Check the link for some nice close-ups of the details of the labels and glass packaging.
*camille
A quick post…
These colorful, retro menus from Teplitzkys (in New Jersey’s Chelsea Hotel) are fun and unique - definitely something out of the norm. I think they’re great!
*camille
In the age of low-cal low-carb fare, it looks like fried chicken is alive and well in Austin, Texas!
Pentagram recently posted a spread about the brand they’ve developed for Lucy’s Fried Chicken and it’s a fun mix of vintage style and contemporary design. I love the simple script logo and the accompanying monogram (in the shape of an egg, of course). The color scheme, too, is just vibrant enough to be fun and casual.
Lots of other images at the link!
*camille
I’ve confessed this before, but…I really do love a fun coaster…
This holiday-themed set is enjoyable primarily because they come pre-stained with a wet glass ring (actually, a varnish). It’s a fun touch that makes an everyday item more unique.
*camille
The 2012 Sundance Film Festival features graphics designed by Pentagram. As with most events of this type, the design standards were used for everything from print materials to environmental graphics to merchandise.
I appreciate the way in which the ‘motif’ (for lack of a better word) was effectively used in the film catalog - incorporating the fragmented aesthetic into limited areas of the book. And, I think the overall concept made for some interesting design opportunities throughout the different media.
*camille
Canada’s Segal Center commissioned these colorful posters to start their 6th season of theater. The designers, Mookai, were given “carte blanche,” as they put it, to interpret the subject of each play as they saw fit.
The result is a colorful array of interesting prints that are works of art in their own right.
*camille
The execution of black business cards can be a challenge - how to create interest without the use of multiple colors? In this case, stark white foil printing with a strong embossed emblem.
*cf
Designed to reference penalty cards from the world’s favorite game (soccer/football), these cards were printed with tonal inks that provide subtle - and beautiful - contrast to the papers selected.
It’s often challenging to create a card that stands out from the usual fare, but these do a nice job of doing just that.
Click the link for more detailed photos.
*cf
I happened upon these dimensional (in appearance, anyway) cards while catching up on some older blog posts and thought it was worth a quick post.
I like the visual interest created by the design. It manages to catch one’s attention without trying too hard.
*camille
