Every now and then I find a photo of someone presenting my packaging design work to royalty. Well, just this once, actually. But it’s sure to happen again any day… Read More →
I sometimes enjoy sharing this sort of behind-the-scenes imagery as it can help give a view into the process of creating something multi-dimensional like the Blood Oath Kentucky Straight Bourbon… Read More →
This is just a sneak peek at something coming soon. Public launch coming in June 2015. Update: More photos in the portfolio.
I had the distinct honor and pleasure to join the owners/distillers of Woodinville Whiskey Company on their bi-annual trip over the Cascades, to their rickhouses in Grant County, Washington –… Read More →
I don’t make it my business to review books, but the last 12 months or so have yielded some really good ones. These are the three best that happened to… Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I’m excited to announce The Outlaw, a new, original 750ml bottle design, available from Italian glass maker Vetroelite. Why am I announcing a glass company’s new product offering? Because I… Read More →
Here’s one to warm you up. A 100% Seattle-area Old Fashioned. • 1.5 oz Woodinville Whiskey Co. Limited Release Straight Bourbon • 0.5 oz Barrelhead Foods Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple… Read More →
I just got back from a fantastic morning in Gig Harbor, Washington, where The American Distilling Institute was wrapping up a week-long class for budding distillers, hosted by Heritage Distilling.… Read More →