By Olivia Decaris ”Pouch is a Malleable Carafe that enables the consumer to fill up their glass by pulling and squeezing the teat, with beverages including water and wine. Inspired by the cow’s udder mechanism and symbolism.‘Pouch’ proposes an innovative way to consume liquids.”
Brewers & Union Craft Beer Kreechr in limited edition (600 cases) especially for PUMA when they entered the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race. Via Oh Beautiful Beer
Fruit Juice, 100% Natural, 250ml. ”Cutting, sophisticated and terribly trendy” Dandy des bas-fonds: PEAR WILLIAM, RHUBARB and PEPPERED CINNAMON. Nymphette Délicieuse: PINK GUAVA, STRAWBERRY and VIOLET. Via Colette
Daft Punk and Coca-Cola have created a new limited edition collection. Limited to 20 signed copies. The Coca Cola logo is made of 925 silver and 18k gold, and comes with a custom Daft Punk bottle cap. Via Design Taxi
More Russia - Tomatdesign designed this limited edition beer with participation of famous French wine-maker Jean Claude. Via The Dieline
Wine in light weight Tetra Pak cartons, nicely executed with a sticker which adds a more eventful opening. Conceptual design for Sirromet, via Behance
The Italian design collective Gumdesign question the traditional way of forming/using a wine glass. Handmade by Colle Vilca
Every year the swedish brand Blossa releases a limited edition mulled wine. This year with a coffee twist, through Arabica beans from El Salvador. The bottle is covered with the coordinates of Finca Las Delicias, the plantation where the beans have been cultivated. The 2011 bottle is designed by Jensen Pamp McCann. The 2003-2010 editions by BVD.
Barbapapa – one of Savor & Sense original culinary creations, lovely!
Secondary package designed for the Swiss brewery LägereBräu. Made by Oliver Wehn, Thomas Lehner and Jacob Kadrmas.
”The print substrate is a cartonboard named Frövi Carry that is commonly used for packaging solutions like this one. We decided to turn the coated white side to the inside to reveal the original material through the untreated brown side of the carton sheet. The box is printed in three colors: yellow (a special spot color mixed for the brewery), an opaque white as first coat printed under the yellow and finally black for the texts. The printing plates for the texts can be varied to define the particular sort of beer the box is made for. A matt varnish is printed nearly all over the box with just the corona left open to achieve its unobtrusive and subtle appearance. Laterally information about the producer is placed. On one side there is a short text on the brand «LägereBräu» itself. On the opposite side a short description provides further information on the particular sort of beer. If you open the box at the perforation it reveals the inner coated surface of the cardboard. We printed the entire inside with the yellow spot color to support the idea of the box being just a physical container that on its opening discloses all the ideas and values connected to the brand and it’s product.”
Afro Coffee is inspired by the idea that African coffees and teas should no longer be exported solely as raw materials but should instead be offered as independent high quality branded products. The Afro Coffee is more than just a culinary experience. The design, fabrics and colours of the cafe also celebrate contemporary African culture, far from colonial kitsch or tourist folklore. Many of the products were produced in the townships of Africa and can be purchased from the Afro Shop
Jonas Trampedach has been observing the behaviour of tea drinkers and has evidently been learning a lot. Consequently he has developed a solution to the bag dilemma that is as simple as it is ingenious. With the ‘Tea bag Coffin’, the drinker can tidily bury the bag under the cup and out of the way. RIP. Via Yankodesign
French Løv Organic inspired of the scandinavian nature, offers a selection of organic whole-leaf teas in subtle and simply elegant flavours. The cotton muslin tea bags, unbleached and free of staples or glue, allow the tea leaves to unfurl and release all of their aromas. All of the cardboard packing has the FSC label meaning that the cardboard originates from responsibly managed forests. And colorful, reusable tins. See more info at PSFK
From Blend it and Israel. For the coffee chain Si Espresso. ”Developing a design language for the packaging used by this chain of coffee shops. The concept was based upon the merging of Italian culinary culture with the local Israeli culture. As the basis for the packaging design, we chose to utilize Italian concepts that would convey emotive messages, and then offer a contrasting functional message by explaining these concepts in Hebrew.”
Recently launched – BYOT (Bring your own tea) from Sanctuary. A convenient portable pouch filled with loose leaf tea and 10 biodegradable steeping bags for all your on-the-go tea drinking needs. ”Forget about crushed tea leaves in tea bags, we’re sipping the goodness of whole loose leaf! And when the hustle and bustle of life gets the best of us, there really isn’t anything more calming (and healthy!) than drinking good tea.”
Every year the swedish design firm BVD makes a new edition mulled wine for Blossa. This year – a golden bottle with saffron flavour. ”Gold is an iconic color that is consistent with the Christmas festivities but also to taste; saffron with its golden color is the most expensive of all spices. The Roman cross is used as a symbol for the number 10, but also cross refer to the English X-mas. A vintage mulled wine for a new decade is a cause for celebration a little extra. We wanted to make a really festive bottle and the Roman cross, felt like a worthy symbol of the 10th century’s first vintage mulled wine,” says Susanna Nygren Barrett, creative director of BVD. Blossa 10 will be released in stores October the 1st, but already September 10th you can start order your bottle at bokablossa.nu
A portable, easy-to-use and environmentally-friendly water filter bag that fits into the neck of a bottle – and cleans highly polluted water. “The water is cleaned right then and there when you drink from the bottle,” says the designer behind the filter, Dr Eugene Cloete, from the Stellenbosch University in South Africa. There are also plans to commercialise the filter bag into a product that can be used by outdoor enthusiasts on hiking or camping trips. Watch a video on Youtube and get more information here
Hmm, what’s this? Looks like it would cause a mess for your coffee time. But it’s an interesting idea. Into the cup goes the freshly ground coffee along with any sugar you request. The counter person adds boiling water, gives it a stir and attaches the lid. You are instructed to wait three minutes or so before pressing the plunger, which clicks as it meets the cover and seals it. I’m not convinced, but anyone who tries it out, let me know. See more here
