This week I designed a poster for a local theatrical group called Duns Players. They are putting on a play between 9th to 12th of November, at the Volunteer Hall in Duns. The play is called 'Not About Heroes'. I did two design options for them. The client liked both and wished to use both, but this one is my favourite. I did some initial sketches before I went to draw up my ideas.
Hot off the press! I recently designed the 2023 calendars for A Heart for Duns, Keeping Duns Blooming Marvelous project. Calendars are £8 each. All profits go towards new plants for the plant beds around Duns. They are going to be available in some shops in Duns.
I noticed that Nestle have updated the packaging on their Gluten Free Honey Flakes. I think the new design is so different, people might think it is a different brand. They have gone very yellow instead of the predominantly white packaging. The overall design is more crisp and less fussy. It is bolder and has more impact. The Nestle promise is Good Food, Good Life. I think this wholesome image is reflected in the packaging.
Last week, I designed this new leaflet design for Access Building and Property Maintenance. They are a great client to work for and they always give me creative freedom to come up with a nice design. Access BPM have a team of skilled tradesmen who offer a variety of services in property maintenance.
The Castore brand is gaining prominence in the UK. They now supply sportswear to Rangers, Newcastle United and Andy Murray. Their brand is now getting a lot of exposure and I can only see things getting better. They also have separate fashion lines that the public can buy. Their tagline is "better never stops" and I think they are going from strength to strength.
Last week, I designed this poster for the online part of Duns Play Fest. This event is still available to view online until June 11th.
I've not tasted Rubicon Raw Energy Drink yet, but I like the branding of this product. The Rubicon brand is owned by AG Barr, the owner of IRN BRU and some other brands. I think the overall messaging of the Raw Energy drink has gone along a similar route that Mountain Dew has. With their reference to extreme outdoor activities within their adverts, they swap caffeine for exhilaration, because life is exiting, this overall image will give consumers a compelling reason to buy the product. Mountain Dew never really took off here in the UK, so with a similar brand positioning, I think the Rubicon Raw brand has room to prosper.
