Delightful pop

February 29, 2012 | 3 Commentaries

This week I’m back with more concept work, this time it’s from designer Niklas Hessman.

Behold: fancy Pringles chips in beautiful packaging!

This is what Niklas has to say about his concept:

“Myself and others feel that there is a lack of a premium Pringles product line. Therefore I decided to design one.

There is also a need for this to compete with other brands and their eco-products like oven baked and farm chips. Also those others with the special flavours. [The outcome] is a product that will stand out from the other Pringles but still have the well-known tube.

Simple and clean packaging design that will work in the Scandinavian market for sure. We also like the idea of branding the product with a little poem instead of photoshop effects.”

Pringles- premium inside and out. Concept design by the talented Niklas Hessman

Beauty: Vaseline

February 28, 2012 | Leave a Reply

They say good things come in three, right?

Vaseline lotion has been a wintertime essential for me (well, who am I kidding, I’ve got a bottle on the go year round). Over the last few weeks I have been using three new products from the Vaseline Total Moisture line. I’m not sure alternating products is really what one is supposed to do when it comes to lotion but that’s been my approach and it’s been working out okay.

The new Vaseline Total Moisture line is just as the name suggests – it’s moisturizing. Like other Vaseline lotions, it absorbs quickly and it feels good for my skin. Three varieties are currently available – Dry Skin, Cocoa Radiant, and Aloe Fresh – so you can be sure that there’s a formula that is right for your skin.

Vaseline Total Moisture lotions, $4-$9, across Canada

Now…I wonder how Vaseline would feel about all-white packaging. Hint, hint.

Many thanks to Erin M. for passing along these products.

Photos by Jordana.

20 Below: IKEA Family

February 28, 2012 | 3 Commentaries

On my most recent trip to IKEA (dinner date with my dad!) I joined the IKEA Family. To tell you the truth, I always considered myself part of the family because I’ve been a life-long fan. But now it’s official. And I have a card to prove it.

IKEA coffee and IKEA Family card, free, photo by Jordana

One of the main benefits of becoming part of the family is the exclusive access to special discounts on products. Members also get a free coffee at the IKEA restaurant…and if you’re anything like me, no trip to IKEA is complete without a coffee break. Oh – and membership is free!

(Please note: I can’t seem to find the IKEA Family website for Canada or the USA. If you have the direct link, please post it in the comments. Thanks!)

Design: TOMA

February 27, 2012 | Leave a Reply

I had the opportunity to meet Montreal-based designer, and leader of the TOMA design studio, Anne Thomas in person at last month’s Come Up to My Room event in Toronto. She was there showing off the prototype for one of TOMA‘s latest designs, the Inside Out closet. White, functional, and very cool.

So while we wait for the closet to appear in retail spaces in Canada and abroad, we can be on the lookout for some of TOMA‘s other well-designed products, including this newly released shadow clock which are printed and die-cut out of synthetic paper.