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Geometry Now: Designing for tomorrow

Interview with MAKEBARDO and two projects published in Geometry Now by SendPoints. How do shapes always successfully withstand the test of time? It is a secret hidden in the magnificent masterpieces by the great masters. Let's take a look in it and enjoy the beautifully constructed geometric visual language to the full.

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Maritime Logos by Counter-Print

A compilation of nautical logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of maritime elements such as fish, water, boats, lighthouses, seabirds, anchors and mermaids.

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Shape-Colorism: Shape and Color in Graphic Design

The book runs through the four seasons. As the readers uncover the pages, spring, summer, autumn, and winter will appear in front of the readers with the colors of their respective fields, bringing readers to experience the blending of colors and graphics in the work, which will bring you more many design inspirations.

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Brand New Brand by Gestalten

A celebration of the dynamic visual identities helping small businesses make big impressions. Happy to have our work for Remedial Massage at Gestalten’s new book!

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Kātoitoi, the Aotearoa Design Archive

We are proud to be included in the 2020 New Zealand design archive. Kātoitoi curates work that reflects and responds to contemporary design practice, emerging trends and the cultural impact of design in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Favourite Design 2020

The objective of Favourite Design is to promote quality design and increase the visibility of designers worldwide. The Annual Book displays all design projects that have been selected throughout the year. It includes the best creations of the year. The Annual Book is a true reflection of the International design trends.

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Design Elements. A Visual Communication Manual

The World Bar by MAKEBARDO has been published in this amazing book! A new and updated 3rd Edition of Rockport's best-selling Design Elements, a visually rich and accessible handbook that presents the fundamentals of design in lists, tips, brief text, and examples.

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Inspo Finds Collection II

Happy to be featured in Inspo Finds II. They are back with their second limited edition collection! Inspo Finds Collection II continues to showcase some of the best global talent and creativity, taken from their digital platforms and now through to print.

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Modern Heraldry: Volume 2

Happy to be featured in Modern Heraldry 2. The second volume of Modern Heraldry contains a vast resource of trademarks, based on heraldic symbology, from all over the world.

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Take 10 with… Bren Imboden & Luis Viale

Today Bren and Luis of MAKEBARDO challenged themselves to respond to each question only with geometric shapes and a restricted palette of 5 colours. “We took the DA questionary as an internal exercise to keep playing and experimenting during these uncertain times.”

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Asia-Pacific Design No. 15

APD is the most authoritative professional design yearbook in Asia-Pacific region and MAKEBARDO has been selected for the No. 15 edition as one of the most outstanding representatives of New Zealand.

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Color Sells

Take a look at our new project published on this amazing book. The red and yellow McDonald's, the Tiffany Blue, the blue and yellow IKEA, the Coca Cola Red, etc., a number of world famous brands have successfully developed their own color system for their brand identity, including packaging and storefront, making a strong impression on consumers.

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Queenstown Airport Self-check-in desks design

User-friendly, self-service kiosks designed by MAKEBARDO to provide a full and fast check-in process. The project will also deliver eight boarding gates, 12 counters and an advanced two-step self-service bag drop solution for Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia passengers.

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Fully Visualized: Branding Stories

A good visual identity makes a significant impact on the brand, making it memorable and evoking our imagination. A strong visual identity catches our eyes instantly and conveys a brand’s message right on the spot.

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