Here’s a little look behind the scenes to show you how a digital comp (3D render) is the best possible way to show design concepts for review and approval. (If… Read More →
Here’s a little sneak peak at an upcoming release for Bomberger’s Distillery, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This name dates back to some of the oldest distilling in the New World and… Read More →
Here’s another one from the outbox. This was part of a discussion with a distiller who makes such wonderfully authentic products, when the suggestion of using linen label stock came… Read More →
Woodinville Whiskey Co. has new hang tags for their amazing barrel-aged maple syrup. I gotta be honest, it’s a pain in the ass caring this much about little details –… Read More →
Here’s another actual email from my outbox. I just sent this to a distiller with whom I’m working on some cool new labels for his cool new spirits. Names have… Read More →
I’m excited to share a new, original 750ml bottle design, now available as a stock item from Crafters Glass. This is my brand new, original design, not yet in use… Read More →
View more Caffe Lusso Portfolio Images here. Philip Meech of Caffe Lusso coffee roasters is a true artist. And a scientist. I first met Phil about nine years ago when… Read More →
I’m super stoked to release a new brand and packaging into the wild! Redmond’s Caffe Lusso Coffee Roasters has truly been on my mind since I met them about 10… Read More →
I’ve had my eye on Snohomish’s Skip Rock Distillers for some months now. After continuing to get to know owner/distiller Ryan Hembree (and the goods he makes), I’m a full-on… Read More →
Here’s another one of those emails that I find myself sending fairly often: A response to the question “What’s your process like?” So I’m thinking this is worth sharing with… Read More →
After a ridiculously successful first quarter, Woodinville Whiskey’s Amazing Barrel-aged maple syrup has received a nice little upgrade in the form of a custom-designed glass bottle. The new details add… Read More →
I find myself doing a lot of email writing. Answering questions about the design or brand process. Breaking down the costs and benefits of various print of production techniques. Or… Read More →
Next week is the ADI’s annual distiller’s conference in Seattle and I’m honored to be able to attend and share some packaging advice with the other attendees. Since these events… Read More →
Let me tell you two reasons why you’re not living up to your full potential: 1. You don’t have Jamie Boudreau’s Pacific Northwest’s Gentleman’s Companion (get it on Amazon or… Read More →
Snohomish on the Rocks Distiller’s Festival was a good time. The festivities took place in a large barn-like event space – perfect for this sort of thing, with a casual-but-nice… Read More →
UPDATE: See actual photos of the completed, printed labels here. I’m excited to see these labels starting to take shape. Designing labels in a language that I can’t read, for… Read More →
I’m excited to announce that today, Caboo Paper is revealing their line of sugar cane & bamboo paper products to the US market at the Anaheim Natural Products expo. I’ve… Read More →
My go-to spirit of choice is probably always going to be straight Bourbon or Rye – with Gin making a strong bid for second place. But I’ve been growing more… Read More →
After a few days of much needed leisure and sunshine in the desert, I was excited to return to work to find a package from Italy on my doorstep. These… Read More →
Although it’s been available at the bar for weeks – and now on Amazon as well – I just received my sample copy of the Jamie Boudreau’s Pacific Northwest’s Gentleman’s… Read More →