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When it comes to bourbon branding, striking a balance between heritage and contemporary flair is everything—and the James B. Beam Distilling Company nails that balance with its latest release: Old Grand-Dad 16 Year. This 100-proof, limited-edition bottling (a one-time-only run, no less) is a masterful example of legacy-driven design, blending timeless appeal with fresh energy. …
Our Verdict Zoner Photo Studio X is a solid gateway into RAW image workflows. It doesn’t pack the same depth of creative control (or generative AI) you’ll find in Adobe’s tools, but it’s intuitive, effective, and nicely affordable—making it a great pick for a wide range of photographers. Pros Cons With memory card capacities and …
Change in packaging design is fraught with danger. Sometimes a new design is needed to inject some life into a brand that’s losing its edge or to help a product stand out on the shelf amid new competition, but cases like Bahlsen and the unpopular Tropicana rebrand have taught us that change has its risks. …
Our Verdict Corel’s latest CorelDRAW Graphics Suite finds the industry veteran taking on Adobe Illustrator’s dominance. It delivers a top-tier vector drawing and layout tool that outperforms Illustrator in some areas—though its photo-editing capabilities fall short. Pros Cons It’s tempting to assume Adobe has a monopoly on graphic design and photo-editing software. But that’s far …
Our Take CorelDRAW Go is a standout example of how advanced web-based design tools have become. More than just a basic browser app, it packs a full-featured graphic design toolkit—complete with high-resolution PDF exports and seamless compatibility with desktop CorelDRAW. If you’re tired of InDesign’s subscription lock but still need reliable layout software, this tool …
Fresh off his 2024 Year of the Dragon design collaboration, acclaimed artist James Jean has reunited with Diageo’s iconic Scotch whisky brand, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, to create a limited-edition label and packaging—this time to honor the Lunar New Year and the upcoming Year of the Snake. Jean is renowned for blending modern themes with …
Sustainability can’t come at the cost of functionality. Starbucks recently rolled out compostable coffee cups in select U.S. states—but the launch was met with sharp criticism from vocal customers. While the global coffee chain’s push toward greener practices is praiseworthy (even if it’s long overdue), the backlash against its eco-friendly packaging raises a critical question …
This time of year, I usually cross my fingers for a snowy Christmas—but once the new year hits, all I can think about is swapping the cold for warmer weather. Summer vacations are still months away, though, and let’s be real: these gray, chilly winter days are starting to drag. That’s why I was thrilled …
But the packaging is absolutely gorgeous.The indie folk band Bon Iver is known for doing things differently, and their latest album rollout for SABLE, fABLE is no exception. Moving beyond standard merchandise like t-shirts and vinyl records, the band has unveiled a truly unexpected collection of items. This includes specially designed flower bouquets, custom tattoos, …
Bold minimalism—now with a vitamin-packed twist. When it comes to branding nutritional beverages, companies often face a challenge: emphasize the science and ingredients, and you risk making the product look more like medicine than something refreshing. Coca-Cola’s vitaminwater has taken a completely different path with its recent redesign. Moving away from its earlier clinical appearance, …