Creative Swell Blog

Info-graphics are taking off…LITERALLY! This Kulula Airplane got re-branded with some descriptive facts, 101 to be exact. This graphic was created by Kulula’s very own creative team and shares various information about its planes with those on board. FYI the captain is called a “The Big Cheese” the black box is under 42D and the [...]

I browse hundreds of designs every week and these 9 made the cut for the “Top 9 of 2009″. Most are printed on eco-friendly materials, all are highly recyclable which was a key factor in them making the cut. Packaging has evolved over the years from one size fits all to a highly customizable industry. [...]

When IKEA (A Swedish Furnature Company) decided to open up a new store in Malmo, Sweden IKEA’s ad agency [Forsman & Bodenfors] created a Facebook page for store manager Gordon Gustavsson to help generate buzz for this new location. Utilizing photos of IKEA showrooms Gordon’s Facebook page asked people to tag themselves on different items [...]

We are seeing more and more elaborate advertisements these days that look like short motion pictures than 30 second informative spots. This new delirium ad from Timberland promotes its new Earthkeepers Boat Shoe and other eco-friendly line of products. The copy from the ad reads: “I was adrift for 47 days. Accompanied only by despair, [...]

Magazines are everywhere! You can find hundreds upon hundreds of magazines for nearly every subject including Mega Yachts, Celebrity Gossip and even Cat Fancy?!?. While I have never been much of a mag reader in the past this new medium is sure to get my attention. The video below features Outside Magazine as they create [...]

I visit Starbucks just about two times a day (it’s right next to my office) for a tall cup of black drip coffee ($1.55) which I then add enormous amounts of milk and sugar to. I would say that half of the reason I get up from my desk is for a much needed break [...]

AEIS is a small insurance company in San Mateo, California. AEIS specialize in employee benefits insurance products. I recently designed this logo for AEIS’ new branding materials (I’ll post these once they have been printed). The logo is professional, crisp, clean yet bright and cheerful. AEIS also had me design the following pieces: letterhead, presentation [...]