Camper Shoes By Jamie Hayon

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Shoes say as much about the wearer and his or her character as do eyeglasses. Jamie Hayon’s line of shoes for Camper is perfect for self expression. With his industrial design aesthetic and love of tap dancing shoes, Hayon has created a collection of sporty shoes that has a touch of elegance; an upgrade from the humble sneaker. With its smooth, form-fitting shape, linen-print lining and diamond-patterned sole, this shoe is more than just a mere accessory for the feet – it’s a fusion of style, form and function. – Kate Vandermeer




Gallery: Pure style collection

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Packaging design: St. Ives – Elements

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Brand revolution – Delivering award-winning design for one of the world’s leading beauty companies.

Challenge
To build the big buzz necessary to grab national retail placement for Alberto Culver’s new line of natural facial care products.

Insight
Alberto Culver knew they had to respond to consumer trends and a category shift towards natural and organic skincare. Based on consumer research, our response targeted the natural sensations associated with key product formulations, and the sensory benefits that created the kind of emotional response that demands trial and maintains brand loyalty. This culminated in impactful positioning around the concept of natural science.


Solution
Kaleidoscope knew that this line, under the St. Ives brand and with an elevated price point, needed a powerful name and a compelling package design to really win at shelf. Through collaborative interaction with the Alberto Culver team – we delivered.

It began with the name Elements. And from this initial inspiration we redeveloped a St. Ives-focused design strategy. The smart use of white space, in combination with organic visual cues, delivered a design that successfully communicated exactly what the product inside would deliver – skincare with naturally fresh and clean results. This gave Elements a unique retail presence, with the power to gain display and incent consumers to purchase.

Result
The Elements line and its design refreshed the St. Ives equity, without losing the personality of this long-standing brand. It also created media buzz which garnered the attention of the beauty press. Consumer response was extremely positive, sales projections were exceptional, and retailer reviews – excellent!

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www.thinkkaleidoscope.com

www.stives.com



Packaging design: Embodi

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I came across these bottles of Embodi at my local Whole Foods store. The idea here is to jump on the antioxidant bandwagon and provide all the benefits of red wine without the alcohol. I couldn't locate the firm that did the packaging. The bottles are resealable and made from aluminum (to protect the antioxidants from elements that destroy them). They are fairly small bottles, holding about 8 ounces. The photographs don't entirely do the package justice; the bottle actually has a really nice, luxe pearlescent sheen to it. Due to the odd size and bold graphics, these bottles immediately stood out on the shelves. The one thing that keeps bothering me is the section of "b" in the logo that's encroached upon by a cutaway leaf. From a distance it looks like a printing error.


Designed by Chicago based Kaleidoscope.


Related links:
www.drinkembodi.com
www.thinkkaleidoscope.com



Packaging design: Cricket Cola

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Packaging for Cricket Cola, a green tea cola, designed by The Powell Rogers Project.

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www.thepowellrogersproject.com