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11 Nov, 2014

Digital Render VS Photograph – Woodinville White Dog Whiskey

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  • by David

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 →

26 Sep, 2014

Bomberger’s Distillery

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  • Categories: Product or Brand Launch, Spirits & Beer   •   
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  • by David

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 →

12 Sep, 2014

please don’t print those beautiful labels on linen

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  • Categories: Emails, Spirits & Beer, Wine   •   
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  • by David

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 →

19 Aug, 2014

Details. Details. Details.

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  • by David

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 →

08 Aug, 2014

Inside My Outbox – Pushback From Printers & The Importance of Paper Selection

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  • by David

Here’s another actual email from my outbox. I just sent this to a distiller with whom I’m working on some cool new labels for his cool new spirits. Names have… Read More →

25 Jun, 2014

New Original Bottle Design for Spirits: The Woodsman

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  • Categories: Spirits & Beer, Updates   •   
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  • by David

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 →

18 Jun, 2014

Case Study: Caffe Lusso Brand Development

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  • by David

View more Caffe Lusso Portfolio Images here. Philip Meech of Caffe Lusso coffee roasters is a true artist. And a scientist. I first met Phil about nine years ago when… Read More →

10 Jun, 2014

Caffé Lusso Brand Launch

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  • by David

I’m super stoked to release a new brand and packaging into the wild! Redmond’s Caffe Lusso Coffee Roasters has truly been on my mind since I met them about 10… Read More →

31 May, 2014

Skip Rock Distillers, Snohomish, WA

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  • by David

I’ve had my eye on Snohomish’s Skip Rock Distillers for some months now. After continuing to get to know owner/distiller Ryan Hembree (and the goods he makes), I’m a full-on… Read More →

02 May, 2014

Inside my Outbox: What’s Your Process?

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  • by David

Here’s another one of those emails that I find myself sending fairly often: A response to the question “What’s your process like?” So I’m thinking this is worth sharing with… Read More →

25 Apr, 2014

A Custom Glass Bottle for Woodinville Whiskey Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup

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  • by David

After a ridiculously successful first quarter, Woodinville Whiskey’s Amazing Barrel-aged maple syrup has received a nice little upgrade in the form of a custom-designed glass bottle. The new details add… Read More →

10 Apr, 2014

Premium Label Printing Details: High Build Varnish

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  • Categories: Emails   •   
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  • by David

I find myself doing a lot of email writing. Answering questions about the design or brand process. Breaking down the costs and benefits of various print of production techniques. Or… Read More →

28 Mar, 2014

A shot of Packaging Advice for Distillers

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  • by David

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 →

25 Mar, 2014

Tequila for Whiskey Drinkers: The Oaxaca Old Fashioned

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  • by David

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 →

23 Mar, 2014

Business & Pleasure: Snohomish on the Rocks Distillers Festival

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  • by David

Snohomish on the Rocks Distiller’s Festival was a good time. The festivities took place in a large barn-like event space – perfect for this sort of thing, with a casual-but-nice… Read More →

18 Mar, 2014

Sneak Preview: Ukrainian Eau de Vie Package Design

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  • by David

UPDATE: See actual photos of the completed, printed labels here. I’m excited to see these labels starting to take shape. Designing labels in a language that I can’t read, for… Read More →

07 Mar, 2014

Canadian Caboo Paper Products Launches in US Market

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  • by David

I’m excited to announce that today, Caboo Paper is revealing their line of sugar cane & bamboo paper products to the US market at the Anaheim Natural Products expo. I’ve… Read More →

06 Mar, 2014

For Packaging, Tequila is Killing it.

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  • by David

My go-to spirit of choice is probably always going to be straight Bourbon or Rye – with Gin making a strong bid for second place. But I’ve been growing more… Read More →

05 Mar, 2014

Original Bottle Design – The Outlaw – Now Available

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  • by David

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 →

19 Feb, 2014

Pacific Northwest’s Gentleman’s Companion, Second Edition

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  • by David

Although it’s been available at the bar for weeks – and now on Amazon as well – I just received my sample copy of the Jamie Boudreau’s Pacific Northwest’s Gentleman’s… Read More →

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