A big part of being a packaging expert is anticipating (and controlling) what happens to my creations after they leave my desk. Fulfillment is a huge part of my client’s… Read More →
This is exciting news. Since last year’s release of Jamie Boudreau’s thoughtfully detailed, hand-bound cocktail book, eager drinkers have been clamoring to get their hands on a copy. The first… Read More →
Soon after launching this amazing, Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup under the experimental brand name Barrelhead Foods, the folks at Woodinville Whiskey Co realized that this product was indeed worthy to bear… Read More →
Last Fall I submitted two design projects to Under Consideration’s Art of the Menu blog. Both were published online: A new seasonal menu for Canon: Whiskey and Bitters Emporium, and… Read More →
This morning I was measuring out 30 grams of coffee grounds for an exciting new project (that’s 15g in the photo, if you’re counting). This is going to be a… Read More →
I’m excited to announce The Outlaw, a new, original 750ml bottle design, available from Italian glass maker Vetroelite. Why am I announcing a glass company’s new product offering? Because I… Read More →
Here’s one to warm you up. A 100% Seattle-area Old Fashioned. • 1.5 oz Woodinville Whiskey Co. Limited Release Straight Bourbon • 0.5 oz Barrelhead Foods Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple… Read More →
I just got back from a fantastic morning in Gig Harbor, Washington, where The American Distilling Institute was wrapping up a week-long class for budding distillers, hosted by Heritage Distilling.… Read More →
I stopped by Woodinville Whiskey Co. today just in time to catch them labeling their much-anticipated Limited Release Straight Bourbon. Only two days left to get all 600+ bottles labeled… Read More →
Here’s a quick update just to show something hot off the press. These sleeves (shown flat) fit snugly around a black gift box, used at the bar for packaging T-shirts,… Read More →
Even a casual whiskey drinker can identify a bottle of Jack Daniels, Bulleit or Knob Creek from the silhouette alone. The shapes are distinctive from each other, yet they also… Read More →
Yesterday Woodinville Whiskey Co. announced the release of their first ever straight bourbon whiskey. We’re excited to announce our 2013 special release date! On Saturday, December 7th, 2013 we will… Read More →
I can’t tell you how I’ve had to fight for my print specifications in the last year. Feels like I’m pulling teeth. I’m not asking too much – I know… Read More →
I was recently showing an out-of-town guest around our city’s best-loved attractions and found myself at a flea market, standing in front of a huge table, piled three inches deep… Read More →
One of my favorite left/right brain partnerships is paper engineering. I find it terrifically satisfying to invent a new box closure system, wrap, carton, envelope, invitation – what have you… Read More →
I’m thoroughly enjoying the multi-dimensionality of this little niche and I thought I’d share a few of this morning’s activities which perfectly exemplify what I do and why I love… Read More →
This is a pro bono piece for local VW club, Cascade Kombis. They put on the best vintage VW show I’ve ever been to. I’m looking forward to attending again… Read More →
I’m excited to announce some new custom glass bottle designs for my wonderful clients in the spirits industry. Here are a few samples of what we’re up to – all… Read More →
How do you differentiate a small, local hops producer from all the others? For a company who’s primary market is with home brewers, that means standing out from the competition… Read More →
Seattle’s Experience Music Project (EMP) is a forward-thinking institution, driven by Paul Allen’s vision, and executed by the tireless work of their curators, promoters, engineers and creatives of all stripes.… Read More →