Welcome to Ciao Bella - a blog for various design & art related posts. I'm Havy & I study Graphic Design at the University of Central Lancashire. On this blog you'll find posts of creative things that have inspired & interested me.

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“Series of images from a self-initiated project, based on real toy figure scenarios and conversations - Aled Lewis”

Haha these are so cool! Some of them are hilarious, go have a look! http://www.behance.net/gallery/Toy-Stories/1714465

Quirky, inspirational and rather cool (via Magpie Studio)

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Quirky, inspirational and rather cool (via Magpie Studio)

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Wallnut Studio   |   http://wallnutstudio.com

“Branding development for swimwear company.”

Founded in 2007, Wallnut is a graphic design, textile and branding studio specializing in interdisciplinary projects. Run by Colombian graphic designer, Cristina Londoño, it has a reputation for generating contemporary works developed from a profound passion for color, an obsession for detail and a lust for research, all applied to concepts, surfaces, fashion, prints and interiors among others.

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Jan 13th at 7PM / via: thedsgnblog / op: thedsgnblog / tagged: graphic design. Typography. Branding. / reblog / 373 notes

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BLOK4   |   http://blokcetiri.com

“Drinking hot tea is a daily ritual for millions of people. In warm and cooler climates tea seems to bring a sense of relaxation and comfort. In Croatia, which is, by tradition (and due to our geographic placement), a coffee drinking country, there are not many chances to get a healthy coffee alternative. And this is Just our cup of tea- tea-bag integrated tea cup. It enables us to have a quick, spil-free drink on the run, without messing around with a tea-bag. It is easy to use, clean and reusable. Every cup can be used two times, then discarded into the paper bin and recy­cled to find its new life in another paper form.”

BLOK 4 is a creative team comprised of Katarina, Keti and their external associate Tihana. We cover different design areas – from graphic (visual identity, publications, packaging, illustrations) and interactive (web design and interactive interface) to product (interior, furnishing) and inclusive design.

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Woodhouse   |  http://woodhousecreative.com

Founded in 2006 by Keith Rondinelli and Rebecca Prichard, Woodhouse is an independent, multidisciplinary creative services studio producing unique, handcrafted design and motion across multiple media.  Since our inception, we’ve worked with everyone from big agencies, to nonprofits, to tiny startups. Our past and present clients include Nickelodeon, Harper Collins, JibJab Media, R/GA, Darby, mobileStorm, Sequel Studio, and more.

Jan 12th at 4AM / via: huemordesigns / op: thedsgnblog / tagged: Typography. graphic design. Editorial. / reblog / 1,129 notes
“Why be like everybody else? This question is not only the tagline for Crazy Uncle but a total brand philosophy. With this notion in mind, TAXI came up with the name, visual language and packaging for this newly launched culinary cocktail. Inspired by ‘Dandyism’, the Crazy Uncle packaging features a packet of rimmer that also doubles as a pocket square. Each flavour has a different pattern and is a homage to all the crazy uncles out there.”

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“Why be like everybody else? This question is not only the tagline for Crazy Uncle but a total brand philosophy. With this notion in mind, TAXI came up with the name, visual language and packaging for this newly launched culinary cocktail. Inspired by ‘Dandyism’, the Crazy Uncle packaging features a packet of rimmer that also doubles as a pocket square. Each flavour has a different pattern and is a homage to all the crazy uncles out there.”

Need an illustrator who can draw 1950’s kind of women for me… Similar to her… Does anyone know of someone who can help me??

Need an illustrator who can draw 1950’s kind of women for me… Similar to her… Does anyone know of someone who can help me??

Pantone Swatch Tarts created by Emilie Griottes. This is such a cool idea!

(Source: griottes.fr)

Sep 20th at 5PM / tagged: pantone. colour. art. graphic design. / reblog / 6 notes
Sep 5th at 12PM / tagged: packaging. children. graphic design. art. / reblog / 4 notes

Look what I found while researching for a brief - Macaron packaging always seems to be gorgeous! 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – The Disciples Of Design →

Really helpful posts about how to be the Ideal Candidate, 28 Design studios were asked what their ideal candidate would be like. Good reference point for anyone trying to get into the design industry.

(Source: idealcandidate.represent.uk.com)