- 3D Rendering 19
- Argentina 9
- Art Installations 6
- Australia 17
- Awards 12
- Belgium 2
- Campaign 4
- Canada 2
- China 28
- Conferences 11
- Environmental Design 9
- France 5
- Germany 8
- Graffiti 2
- Icons Set 8
- Illustration 41
- Israel 2
- Japan 3
- Logo Design 40
- Naming 2
- New Zealand 49
- Packaging 25
- Photography 9
- Portugal 6
- Posters 13
- Projections 7
- Publications 81
- Rebranding 11
- Singapore 1
- South Korea 2
- Spain 14
- Sweeden 1
- UAE 1
- UK 10
- USA 11
- Visual Identity 48
- Wayfinding 3
- Web Design 4
- Worldwide 1
Fresh from the Field
This Fresh From The Field features bold packaging and identity design for Walker Brothers kombucha by MAKEBARDO.
AIGA— Eye on design
Is it a beer? Is it a juice? From the looks of these handsome cans, it might be a little bit of both. New Zealand design studio makebardo created a series of colorful cans for the Nashville-based brewer of high gravity kombucha, Walker Brothers. Animation by Eden Weingart
The Favourite Design Book Summer Edition 2019 Vol.1
Discover in this new «Summer Edition» the 50 most popular creations on Instagram in the last four years.
This special edition will be available in limited edition this summer. This is an opportunity to enjoy a summer break to inspire and relax with the best designers of Favourite Design.
The Dieline Awards 2019
Design Assembly extends our heartfelt congratulations to all the New Zealand winners and finalists for the 2019 Dieline Awards. The benchmark for impeccably designed packaging of consumer products, The Dieline Awards recognise the absolute best from designers and design agencies worldwide.
Architectural Logos
Architectural Logos contains a wonderful selection of logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of architectural elements such as houses, buildings, windows, stairs and doors.
Asia-Pacific Design No. 14
As one of the most authoritative professional design yearbooks in Asia-Pacific region, APD is a spectacular “best of” compilation featuring the highest-profile graphic design and providing an invaluable resource guide for those wishing to understand the key elements of a successful project.
Favourite Design 2018
The objective of Favourite Design is to promote quality design and increase the visibility of designers worldwide. The Annual Book displays all design projects that have been selected throughout the year.
DA Conversations Podcast with MAKEBARDO
Welcome to Design Assembly Conversations. In this series, we talk to New Zealand graphic designers, hear their stories, and celebrate their work. Bren and Luis form MAKEBARDO – a creative design studio based in Queenstown that practices contemporary visual communication, specialising in packaging design , brand strategy and signage systems for national and international clients. Welcome Bren and Luis.
Climax. Orgasm crystallisation
Orgasm crystallisation. We were called to participate in the first edition of We Art Festival in collaboration with Blow Factory to develop an installation of 360 degrees. The theme of the Festival was “Sex”, so we decided to present an abstract “Orgasm Crystallisation”. The usage of colour and texture from cold to warm gives to the installation a unique and strong character.
Asia-Pacific Design Award
MAKEBARDO has been selected in collaborative yearbook Asia-Pacific Design No. 13 as one of the most outstanding representatives of New Zealand. MAKEBARDO has been part of the Editorial Committee.
PAGE Magazine
Article about MAKEBARDO’s new branding for Remedial Massage, advanced therapists located in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Color Now
Color plays a significant role in design. It can make a design work more impressive, appealing and distinctive. For designer, it means the basic skill in combing colors.
The Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography
MAKEBARDO visited the Study Center this May 2018 in NY. We had the chance to have in our hands original sketches and magazines from Herb Lubalin.
Queenstown & Wanaka Airport Operations Centre
MAKEBARDO has been working very close to the Queenstown Airport team to develop the graphics/layout of this new building builded with containers.
Counter-Print Packaging
This modern compendium of packaging design showcases a selection of the best work from around the world carried out in this field.
Asia-Pacific Design No. 13
As one of the most authoritative professional design yearbooks in Asia-Pacific region, Asia-Pacific Design (APD in short) is a spectacular “best of” compilation featuring the highest-profile graphic design
Package & Design Magazine
With a history of 44 years, Package & Design is one of the most influential professional design magazines in China.
Inspo Finds Collection I
The Inspo Finds Collection I is a limited edition book for every creative's shelf, featuring 365 design pieces.
Los Logos 8 by Gestalten
This book is the authoritative reference on contemporary logo design. As with previous editions of Gestalten’s indispensable Los Logos series, this expertly curated collection is both a guide to the latest innovations and a prognostication of coming trends.
Queenstown On the Grid
We're pleased to announce that Queenstown is the first place of New Zealand to be launched as part of @onthegridcity We had the wonderful opportunity to curate a list of our beloved places and support local businesses.