A Necessary Evil It is undeniably that plastics are becoming our worst nightmare. They are piling up in landfills by the tons and causing chaos to the environment. Worst of all, plastic cannot be avoided. Larger plastics are breaking down into micro-plastics that are invading our water and food sources. But for brands, plastic… Continue Reading
We are thrilled and honored to win a 2019 HOW International Design Award! Our second award for this eye-catching packaging. Last year, 42 Dubonnet was a GD USA 2018 package design winner. As a 2019 HOW award-winner, 42 Dubonnet package design will be featured in The Best of Design (formerly 365 Days of Design Inspiration),… Continue Reading
If you’re wondering how a logo is different from a brand, you’re not alone. Many business owners and even designers get the two confused. But it’s essential to understand the difference if you want to create a brand and a logo that stands out and attracts customers to your business. What is a… Continue Reading
Without a clearly defined brand, it’s nearly impossible to make design choices that communicate in the way you want them to. And if you want a brand that conveys your values, story, and unique way of serving your customers, it’s essential to ask yourself the right questions. Here are some of the best questions… Continue Reading
In the past two decades, the development of 3D printers has revolutionized the way we make products. The 3D printer was first invented in the 1980’s, but only recently has it been used to successfully manufacture consumer goods. While 3D printers might seem like they only belong in technical industries, the technology is expanding.… Continue Reading
What are Business Resolutions? New year, new resolutions. At some point, nearly everyone tries to make resolutions to see improvements in their life at the start of a new year. Whether it’s starting a new diet, picking up a new hobby, or simply just trying to be more open-minded, resolutions are usually personal. But… Continue Reading
Eating Plastic Plastic consumption is an all time high. The New York Times just released an article that a new study shows microplastics are in our gut. Because there is so much of it in the ocean, we cannot avoid it. Tiny particles of plastic are consumed by fish and other sea creatures. When… Continue Reading
Making Progress Makeup has a long and colorful history. While people may think that makeup has always been, exclusively, a woman’s product, that just isn’t the case. Men have been using makeup as far back as 4000 BCE. Many different cultures, from the ancient Egyptians to the 18th century French court, have used makeup… Continue Reading
Emotions Matter Around 90% of all purchasing decisions are made based on emotion. That means that how consumers feel in the moment can dictate whether or not a brand succeeds or fails. So, in order to even be remotely successful in today’s market, brands have to connect with people on a deeper level by appealing… Continue Reading
GMOs is a hot topic. And if you own a food product or beverage, you’ll want to pay attention to these new proposals, because they could effect you and your product business. In recent years, savvy health-conscious consumers have been asking what is in their food and putting pressure on the government to take action… Continue Reading