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My Type of Exhibition
Two weeks ago I visited the Copper House Gallery just off Pleasants Street on my lunch break. There was an exhibition on which explored contemporary type and lettering design from artists around -
Vintage Packs
Vintage packaging design has been a highly effective trend in the last couple of years. It's decorative, it's old and it's a great way to catch consumers’ attention on shelf. From bold slab -
The Flat Wine Bottle
The world's first flat wine bottle has been brought to our attention, as it was named one of the finalists at the 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation. The packaging team and I visited the London -
Spooky Craft Beers
Tiz the season of leaves falling, dressing up in costumes and asking neighbours for sweets and treats. But if you don't wish to dress up as a Vampire or Frankenstein and go knocking on doors does not -
When a Slogan Fits, It Sits
I am currently reading what's considered the 'creative bible for those looking to succeed in life, business and creativity' - Damn Good Advice by George Lois. And a section I came across was his -
Packaging in Ireland’s Oldest Market
Since 1788, The English Market in Cork has been home to hundreds of traders from around the county. The 230-year-old roofed food market is the oldest in Ireland and was built by a Protestant or -
The Case of Midleton Whiskey
Those of you who don’t know Midleton Rare, it is an Irish whiskey distilled in East Cork in the same distillery where Jameson is made, Co. Cork Midleton. Each bottle is individually numbered and -
Draft, Bottle or Can?
What comes first when it comes to choosing your beer and why? As a fan of craft beer, a draft just cannot be beaten especially with the weather we're having lately. Beer garden, a glistening pint -
The Cola Wars
You're either a Coca-Cola drinker or a Pepsi drinker. And that's not by accident. The rivalry between the two brands is legendary, starting over a century ago and has taken many forms from marketing -
Cardboard steps into the digital world of gaming
https://youtu.be/P3Bd3HUMkyU Make, Play, Discover Few companies today can evoke the same amount of childlike wonder as Nintendo. And now the electronics company has turned the digital world on its