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Design Today featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Cloud Living Room

Cloud Living Room is a corporate logo created for an urban exhibition and reception space in Shenzhen. The mark is centered on the idea of a window, framing a view of the city and its future. The modular form is drawn from the opening movement of windows, and it also recalls the slider components used in technological interactions. The logo is built on the golden ratio and is printed with Pantone spot colors. The design aims to express openness and to connect urban culture with technology.

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Samarqand

Samarqand is a packaging design for Qazvin baklava, a traditional Iranian sweet made mainly from powdered pistachios. The cardboard box is printed by offset with a UV base and finished with a matte water based coating that creates a tactile texture. Embossing adds detail and focus in selected areas, while metallic green and gold colours suggest value. The illustration combines traditional and modern Iranian styles, using pistachio images and diamond shapes that recall the form of the pastry. A single unit box is also offered for smaller purchases.

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Adam and Eve

The packaging masterfully blends storytelling, art, and tradition. Inspired by both the biblical narrative and Homer's Odyssey, it pays homage to the timeless tradition of sun drying figs. Vintage botanical illustrations evoke a sense of exploration and discovery, merging art and science in a nod to the notebooks of old explorers. The design celebrates nature's bounty and human ingenuity, creating a rich connection between history, heritage, and the craft of preservation. This packaging transforms a simple fruit into a story of curiosity, artistry, and tradition.

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Nai Yes

The Nai packaging redefines resilience and transformation by repurposing discarded marble into unique cases for premium olive oil. Inspired by Michelangelo's transformation of rejected marble into the iconic David, each package serves as a symbol of reinvention. The bold Νai, Yes in Greek, challenges the No, the negative forces of rejection, embodying the potential for second chances. This design not only protects its contents but also carries a social message of hope and individuality, demonstrating that what is often discarded can become an extraordinary inspiration for optimism.

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Finenutri

Finenutri is a packaging design for a nutritional supplement brand created for women over 25 years old. The bottle is made of PETG material and measures 105 by 55 by 55 millimetres, a size that can be held in one hand. A dual layer structure combines a frosted outer shell with a food grade inner container. Sandblasting gives the outer shell a fine matte texture and a soft translucency. The translucent shell shows the remaining capsules, so the bottle is opened less often. The structure blocks light and helps protect the active ingredients.

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Color Rhythms

The visual identity of the Abd Al Qadir Maraghi Music Festival bridges tradition and modernity. Inspired by the rhythmic patterns of historic brickwork in Maragheh's architecture, particularly the Red Dome, the design honors a millennium of heritage. Typography, influenced by Kufic inscriptions, reflects the region's legacy. Illustrations of musicians' hands playing traditional instruments emphasize the fusion of history and rhythm. The logo embodies cultural preservation while embracing a modern visual approach.

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