The Love Album – Volume 15
I've always been a music and album art fanatic, so 15 years ago, it felt like second nature to create our first "Love Album" for my girlfriend (now wife) on our first anniversary. At that time I was the DJ for WXPL 91.3fm, my college radio station and the album was a mix of indie [...]
Geoff Bloom DIY, packaging, prints, Uncategorized album, anniversary, Art, design, love, spaceBack to the Future II 1989 Trading Cards – Unboxing Video
As you all may have guessed, here at Gigawatt Graphics we go nuts for anything Back to the Future related (including our own posters). I recently stopped at a local games and collectibles store outside of Boston and found a box full of these 1989 Back to the Future II trading cards by Topps and Amblin [...]
Geoff Bloom Back to the future, BTTF, packaging, vintageMcDonald’s Happy Meal Design – Sweethearts
Want some chicken nuggets? Go get your kiddo's a McDonald's Happy Meal anytime in February, and pick up the new Sweethearts plush toy! I helped design the packaging, hangtag art, and Sweethearts banner ad, while working closely with the McDonald's Happy Meal team and their ad agency. #KindofaBigDeal
Geoff Bloom Entertainement, packaging, product development designer, hangtag, happy, Mcdonalds, meal, Packaging, sweetheartsSneak Peak Fridays – Nostalgia Posters
It’s time for another #SPF (Sneak Peek Fridays) post! A few weeks ago, my team and I were tasked with the opportunity to make the NECCO HR Conference room more welcoming and inviting for future employee interviews. Since NECCO has such a historic background in candy manufacturing (over 150 years), I decided that we should [...]
Geoff Bloom candy, Design, packaging, posterSneak Peak Fridays
I’m implementing a new weekly summer tradition here on the Gigawatt Graphics blog. Sneak Peak Fridays! Also known as #SPF (clever, right?) where I’ll take a quick snap shot of what I’m current working on, usually concept art (unless my clients call it top secret, in which case you folks are cut off!). On this fine […]
Geoff Bloom branding, Design, packaging, prints #SPF, candy, concept, designer, Halloween, Packaging, sneak peak3D printing – the love album
Every year I create a Love album for my wife on our anniversary. For volume 12 I decided to take my new found passion/fascination in 3D printing to pull out all the stops and create this 3D printed display case. This bad boy took about 30 hours to print but it came out great, and my wife [...]
Geoff Bloom 3D Printing, DIY, Graphic Designer, packaging 3D, 3Dprinting, anniversary, CD, loveBEST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE PACKAGING AWARD
BEST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE PACKAGING WNNERS ANNOUNCED Fourteen of North America’s most creative packaging companies, designers and brand owners were honored as winners May 1 in the Best of Food & Beverage Packaging Awards, sponsored by Packaging Strategies. Awards were given in five categories at the Best of Food and Beverage Packaging Conference held April [...]
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Great news! I submitted my goddess packaging artwork, which was created for Boston Warehouse, to GDUSA (a renowned design publication). It has been selected as a WINNER IN THE 2012 AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS! Official Press Release from GDUSA ============================ GDUSA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2012 AMERICAN PACKAGE DESIGN AWARDS Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has named the winners of its annual […]
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Great news! My product line at Boston Warehouse (Spotless Goddess Cleaning) won the Retailers’ Choice Award for the Marketing of Innovative Products at the 2011 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas! I produced the branding, product development, and packaging for this line of whimsical cleaning products. You can find them at retail stores nationwide including TJ Maxx, […]
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