Herbie is a uppercase display font with alternates on every character (lowercase), based only on circles and geometric lines. Herbie is inspired by, as the name might indicate, Herb Lubalin’s work and the decorative style and kerning of his era.

I love this idea because it’s not so much new as it is undesirable. People have been adding flavor to their water for years and years, causing color change to pink, purple, green, etc. Actually, when you think of it, soda pop is colored water with a cup or 6 of sugar stirred in. But why not naturally colored pure water? No artificial dyes, no preservatives, just water – that doesn’t look like water. I like it. And the branding, of course.

TWENTY FIVE LUSK, SAN FRANCISCO

TORI TORI, MEXICO CITY

PAULY SAAL, BERLIN

OZONE, HONG KONG

PUMP ROOM, CHICAGO

BAMA LOHAS CAFÉ, TOKYO

ISA, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

Lauded for her approach to the creative process, Margot Elena is known for her uncanny ability to develop beautifully designed and commercially successful brands from concept to market.  Her collections are sophisticated and fabulous and are known for the superior formulations she develops as well as the full of life personalities she specifically crafts for each of her brands.  Margot Elena designs every product to have a distinct something extra to make it personal and intriguing.

Love & Toast is a naturals line which had its premiere at Urban Outfitters.  Conceptually, Margot Elena was envisioning a loose creative vibe with Love & Toast, what she refers to as “Brit Pop Folk Art.”  Drawing influences from Japanese design, Love & Toast also has a Swedish feel about it with its bright colors and simple iconography with a nod to the ‘80’s.

Olga’s glossy buffet cabinet

Image above: Michael’s pastel and warm wood hutch is perfect for a modern country kitchen.

Emily’s bold, retro style cabinet redo

Bonnie’s modern and colorful stereo cabinet

Barb’s mod orange hutch makeover

A confectionary hutch makeover from Bethany and Maddy for Nonpareil Magazine.