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Lazarus Effekt

The three information graphics serve as a basis to introduce the topic of the Lazarus-Effect. They include "The Six Major Mass Extinctions", "Death Watch of the Species", as well as an information graphic of the "Local Fern Plants and Flowering Plants" (based on the Rote Liste, 2018). The Lazarus Effect is based on the theme of the Lazarus-Effect, as coined by paleontologist David Jablonski. This pertains to the unintentional rediscovery (by accident, through expedition or through relocation projects) of a previously lost or considered extinct form of life.

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Smoked Trout

The packaging design for smoked trout products combines contrasting colours together with specific elements (the circular pattern background, the medieval gate shape for the cardboard cutting and the golden seal) in order to communicate the attributes of the product: tradition, heritage and natural ingredients. The most visible items: the seal and the medieval gate shape are present on the entire product range, and represent both tradition and continuity.

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Quix

Quix are self-service vending machines that provide drinks and snacks. Quix’s branding was created by choosing colors, textures, and forms from Italian culture paying homage to the golden age of Italian design and the giants that defined it. As the consumer approaches to purchase a cup of coffee, the branding creates a unique visual experience in the space transporting the consumer to a different time and place evoking Italian coffee culture. Capturing the essence of Italian aesthetics Quix branding implements them on a small scale - from a cup of coffee to a vending machine.

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Cap Pac

Cap Pac is a marketing tool tailored for outdoor events. Designed to increase uptake and widening the appeal of brands promotional products, by offering multiple fun, interactive and useful products for the consumer. The configuration of the Sign/Drinks Carrier and two detachable Sun Visors fitting around each other, fully utilising the material. All these products are made from a single sheet of card making them cheap to deliver and easy to distribute at the event. Manufactured in the most sustainable way possible, with each CapPac produced actually having a positive impact to the planet.

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Radailiai

A logo that conveys two different messages, you just have to turn it around. A combination of these two, from the very first sight totally different spheres, leads to creating one visual identity, one harmonious brand image. The upper part of the manor logo depicts a stylized fragment of an arch (manor symbol), a pattern of diagonal lines, and a motif of water waves (SPA, water, tranquility). The lower part of the logo depicts an analogous water motif and a stylized dinosaur. Thorough research led to the combination of differences so they communicate with two audiences: kids and grown-ups.

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Ballantines 17

In order to create a rigid box that embodies the atmosphere of an altar this design has a moving mechanism that allows the book to rise up on the gold stage as the lid lies down to reveal the liquor and the whisky bible. Samples of spices contain the flavors of the whisky to enrich the sense of smell and elevate the value of the liquor. The presentation of graphics and objects are in a sequence to trigger different senses. Users see then touch and smell to create an interactive experience.

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