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Opinion by Emily Gosling
It’s not often that BP&O covers record label design. Unlike sectors such as fintech or FMCG, record labels naturally lend themselves to the more creative side of design and branding – they have far more niche audiences, and usually don’t have to work as hard as something aimed at the supermarket shelf to stand out or appeal to mass audiences. Obviously, there’s tonnes of great work out there in the music space, but some might argue that that’s as much down to the freedoms such projects offer designers as the level of inherent creativity.
In the rare instances we do write about things like record labels, it’s because the work really stands out; pushing boundaries and subtly rethinking what it is to be a brand. Work like this recent project by Studio Gruhl for east London/Boston-based electronic music label House of Reptile…
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DevOated
Opinion by Angelica Frey
Demand for dairy alternatives continues to surge. In the United States, plant-based milks and proteins are reportedly popular among a third of adults thanks to their perceived health benefits, as well as consumers’ increasing environmental awareness and plant-based lifestyles. Soy, of course, was the OG substitute, until almond milk came to dominate the market. But now, it’s all about oats.
While this is perhaps driven by practicality – catering to the needs of anyone who has lactose, soya, or nut allergies with one carton – oat milk’s creamy texture has also done a lot of heavy lifting, making it a perfect partner for hot drinks like coffee. When it comes to preparation, there is growing demand for ‘barista-style’ products, and an ingredient profile that yields stable, steam-friendly milk suitable for creative treatments, like latte art…
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