PAN records LP artwork
With the revival of vinyl there has been an increased interest in the artwork and packaging that goes with the format. Berlin based PAN has been responsible for producing some amazing LP covers to go…
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The European Beer Museum, Stenay France
Driving though France we spotted the sign for Musée Européen de la Bière or The European Beer Museum. Who could resist? The museum is in the small village of Stenay. The building once a citadelle,…
Zeke Clough illustrated record covers
I first spotted Zeke Clough‘s work while looking through Skull Disco 12 inches. In the world of dance music there was nothing that looked like these records, they looked like the outpourings of Robert Crumb…
Saucy Japanese matchbox labels
My love of matchbox labels started with Eastern Europe, blocks of colour, propaganda and public service announcements. I was then offered a collection of Japanese labels, a different aesthetic and slice of history illustrated through…
Vintage packaging light bulbs
I’m having a clear-out at the moment. Something that takes up a little too much room is this collection of vintage light bulb packaging. I’m not quite sure how it started, I’ve always had an…
Olympic Games Matchbox Labels
I’ve been asked to supply some sport matchbox labels for a project, specifically Olympic ones. I’ve not paid too much attention to these ones before but they I think they make a nice collection. It’s…
Bearded man gocco print on moleskine notebook
Christmas card time and there is nothing like a good kick up the arse to get creative. While designing the gocco print I managed to keep it simple (I have to remind myself simple works…
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Matchbox Labels
My interest in matchbox labels lies primarily in the design but also the concept that these small images can communicate to a large number of people. 1950s and 60s Eastern European labels captivate me most….