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.
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.
Palette Perfect For Graphic Designers & Illustrators by Promopress
The second book in the best-selling Palette Perfect series focuses on the inventive use of colour in graphic design and illustration, and is both a practical and inspirational volume filled with colour combinations and stories about the meaning of colour in different cultures.
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.
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!
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.
BranD Magazine Issue 53
Proud to have our work for Kapsi and Powershop published at BranD Magazine from Sendpoints Publishing, Hong Kong.
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.
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.
Communication Arts Interview
Interview with MAKEBARDO about the career path, cultural influences, work environment, approach, aspirations and philosophy.
World Logo & Mark 世界のロゴ&マーク集
Our work for Walker Brothers, The Happy Living Project, Queenstown Life, East Street Cider Co., Remedial Massage, The Meat Preachers, The Empanada Kitchen and Caribou at World Logo & Mark from Alpha Books, Japan.
Victorian Premier’s Design Awards Jury
We are very proud that Bren Imboden & Luis Viale will be part of the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards judging panel. They will be judging the Communication Design category.
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.
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.
Mate Act Now
Our collaboration for the 100 posters protesting climate change and driving political action. Limited edition print run with proceeds going to Red Cross Disaster Relief Australia.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.