Category Archives: Branding

Jeff Hester : : Of Wine, Spirits, Food and Music

Posted on September 25, 2012 by The Pick

Multi-talented designer, Jeff Hester, specializes in packaging for the wine, spirits, luxury food, and music industries.  In addition, he is also an illustrator and works magic with typography.  Altpick Connects had the pleasure of talking with Jeff about one of his … Continue reading →

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Artist Hugh Syme : : 36-Year Collaboration : : What A Rush

Posted on September 18, 2012 by The Pick

Our artist Hugh Syme recently completed a fantastic collaboration with Canadian rock band, Rush. Hugh is responsible for the cover art on their newest (and nineteenth!) album, Clockwork Angels (2012), as well as the images inside the album’s accompanying novel, and the cover … Continue reading →

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Dahl Taylor :: Samuel Adams Redesigned Packaging

Posted on August 29, 2012 by The Pick

We would like to highlight a fantastic collaboration between Boston Beer and Dahl Taylor (represented by Mendola Artists).  Boston Beer has produced a limited edition Samuel Adams IPA Hop-logy variety pack containing an assortment of beers adorned with labels illustrated … Continue reading →

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Secret to Success :: Words of Wisdom

Posted on August 20, 2012 by The Pick

by Ralph Mennemeyer In my opinion the secret to success for photographers and/or artists, boils down to a couple of key things – not the least of which is timing – aka “dumb luck”. It is a promo card that … Continue reading →

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Hill Holliday’s Rebranding ‘Sweat the Small Stuff and Big Stuff Happens’

Posted on June 11, 2012 by The Pick

Agencies are brands, too. Really. So Hill Holliday took a good hard look at the people, the hallways, the coffee mugs and business cards. Basically every touch point of our brand. And they gave them a makeover. More like an extreme makeover. With … Continue reading →

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Build Your Business : Selina Maitreya’s Steps to Success

Posted on April 18, 2012 by The Pick

There are 3 areas no one discusses in business.  Yet these topics are key ingredients to your success. You are going to want to know them. Join Selina Maitreya’s live free event on April 20th, 2012: Clarion Call 2012 Bringing together … Continue reading →

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A Little Back-and-Forth on Growing Your Illustration Business

Posted on April 16, 2012 by The Pick

Originally published in Agency Access’ “The Lab”, artist Daniel Fishel, shares some personal suggestions for artists, photographers and graphic designs alike. Question: What are some dos and don’ts to consider when growing and managing my illustration business? Being an illustrator … Continue reading →

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“The ABCs of SVA” Posters by Viktor Koen

Posted on April 5, 2012 by The Pick

Steven Heller calls the SVA Subway posters “the jewel in the crown for any designer or illustrator, I call them “a full circle”.   After all, it  was one of these posters that got me to SVA, 72 years ago. The … Continue reading →

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Max Gordon’s ‘Dirty Bastard’

Posted on March 16, 2012 by The Pick

Max Gordon’s created the Dirty Bastard beer packaging for his senior thesis.  Everything except the bottle labels are hang screen printed.  Max constructed a 6 pack holder, coasters and a magnetic sign that catches bottle caps.  This series was entered … Continue reading →

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