Tipsy Studio Blog

Chris Rock said,”when you meet a person for the first time, you are not really meeting that person. You are meeting their representative.” You know this is true if you have ever witnessed one of you friends meet someone new! This is so true in design too. I am a complete sucker for great packaging. I will even buy a product for this reason alone.. really. I cannot stop myself  when it comes to Blue Q products like my Vinnies’s Vinyl Tampon Case. These are some current trends in good representation. [...]

Even though I know some less than admirable things about the company, I can’t help it, I love Anthropologie! Their identity is so sound from the catalog to the beautiful window displays. Who wouldn’t want to live in Anthropologie world? This is the awesome 15% off birthday card they sent me. [...]

Ivory soap has a new look. Even though it has more color it still looks very generic and boring. Maybe that is what they are aiming for. I love, love, love, their original packaging! I would buy the soap just for that. The original design is interesting, on trend, and would build on their brand history. Plus, who doesn’t love the cool factor! [...]

Like a flattering dress, a smart design should be interesting from every angle. These are example’s of students who understand design.
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Wine is not boring. Why should their packaging be? I was once told if you are not sure which brand of wine to pick, choosing one with a well designed label will usually steer you in the right direction. Even if this is not true, at least you will have a cool keep sake.
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Blue Q carries some of my favorite novelty items and bath products like, Total Bitch, Dirty Girl, and Wash Away Your Sins . I am blown away by the founder’s, Seth and Mitch Nash, commitment to smart package design. I use the word commitment because each product is equally as creative, engaging and clever as the next. These products exemplify what building an identity is all about and how packaging can be both form and function.

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