Saturday, March 16, 2013

Energy Drink Designs


emergency - Zakhar Krylov

        While I don't normally drink energy drinks myself, there is something to be said about their packaging and bottle design.  There are a lot of different kinds of energy drinks out in the market, each one trying to increase their market share by out performing their competitors.  However, it's not only the formula of the drink that sells them.  Packaging and design can be a big influence on undecided customers.  Each of the energy drink bottles has its own design and style, but they usually share common themes like large, eye catching text and flashy, bright colors.  Taking inspiration from an article on Cruzine and Neat Designs, I have collected some of my favorite examples of energy drink bottle designs.


DRIVE - Alex Matveev

ED Energy Drink - Kamil Laszuk

missile - Robinsson Cravents

Mood NYE 2011 - Fabio Seva

Power Pill - Ignas Kozlovas

SOBRO - Nick Edmonds

rpm - Juan Pablo Vildosola

VOLT - Melissa Suarez

RIVET - Stephen Bamford

ROCK - Hiten Sondagar

Dark Dog - Mathieu Schatz

Friday, March 8, 2013

Felice Varini - Installation Artist


Felice Varini
3D Design & Installation Artist
varini.org

          I have to say that I am always entranced by these kinds of installations.  I feel like "installation" does not give this piece of art or design or whatever it is the right kind of recognition, but I am not sure what else to call it.  I love these pieces of art that change depending on how and where you look at them.  I can't even imagine how he actually creates and plans his work.  Felice Varini is a true master.
          Now, you may be wondering what I am so amazed about; at first glance this photo looks like its been put into Photoshop and the orange rings pasted on top.  However, this is much, much more than just a few flat rings.  Take a look at the real world intricacy of this piece below.


  
"I generally roam through the space noting its architecture, materials, history and function.  From these spatial data and with reference to the last piece that I made, I define a point of view from which my intervention takes shape."  - Felice Varini 
           If you want to learn more, be sure to check out Felice Varini's website to see his huge portfolio of installations and read more about his work and process.  I will say though that his website is in French and will need to be translated, but most browsers will offer to do that for you automatically.  Make sure to click on "hors point de vue" to see other points of view.  Its well worth any extra work.  Here are a few more of my favorites.