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Asia-Pacific Design No. 19

We are very happy to have four projects published in Asia-Pacific Design 19. It takes “The Humanistic Value of Designers” as the theme to explore creativity, the core value of designers under the wave of emerging AI technologies.

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Asia-Pacific Design No. 18

“Becoming an archive of professional design in the Asia-Pacific region” is the mission of the Asia-Pacific Design (APD) since its establishment in 2005, and it has lasted 17 years. Still Waters has been published in this new book by APD.

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Mascot by Counter-Print

The work within this book celebrates the use of mascots in contemporary graphic design. Co-opted to help sell or promote anything from tech companies and financial organisations to burger chains, record fairs and publishers, the use of mascots seems to be as popular as ever. Part of their charm is their variety. Simple and playful or sophisticated and current, mascots are fun characters that manage to put a smile on your face and simultaneously stand for something – injecting meaning and playfulness into a brand and creating a lasting impression.

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From Type to Logo by Victionary

Love Beauty Foods has been published in this new book by Victionary. When it comes to building a brand, logo design is often one of the first few important steps in the creative journey. With so much more competition to contend with today, how can designers help start-ups and evolving brands put their best foot forward visually?

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Bon Appetit: Graphic Design in Food Packaging

Our honey project for Forage & Gold has been published in this new book by Sandu Publishing. Food packaging is an important part of a food product. A good food packaging design has to meet the needs of the market and be close to the attributes of the product to make the product more attractive and illustrative.

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Queenstown Airport wayfinding

Local design agency, MAKEBARDO, has been named finalist in the Environmental Graphics Category of the New Zealand Best Design Awards, for its work on the Queenstown Airport wayfinding signage system.

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Cubelets

The Cubelets Discovery Set is the perfect introduction to the world of Cubelets® robot blocks. Open a box of little robots that will intrigue, fascinate, and inspire builders for hours on end. A unique blend of hardware and software, Cubelets make it easier than ever to explore robotics, coding, and other big ideas.

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Dieline Awards 2019

Design Assembly extends our heartfelt congratulations to all the New Zealand winners and finalists for the 2019 Dieline Awards. The benchmark for impeccably designed packaging of consumer products, The Dieline Awards recognise the absolute best from designers and design agencies worldwide.

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Waitiri Beer Launch

After years of experimenting and planning we are pleased to announce the launch of Waitiri Lager, the fresh new beer from Cargo Brewery. Available to taste for the first time on Saturday 14th April during our launch event at Cargo Brewery, Gibbston Valley, Queenstown.

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Spark: Design Industry Breakfast

A Spark Festival tradition, the Design Industry Breakfast will see some of our design-focused presenters gather with other industry professionals, tutors and students alike to discuss past and present projects and to network over a delicious breakfast

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Flexible Packaging

This book invites expert engineers and designers to write about their experience and understanding of flexible packaging.

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Adobe Creative Jam

Hear from local creative industry superstars including MAKEBARDO, and Material as they share their processes and projects.

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