Cowie and Fox

One Hundred Days

Nicole Phillips — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:35:33 +0000

One Hundred Days is a bold 100 day long experience inspired by the unique collaboration of graffiti art and innovative cuisine. Using the stripped down dining room and exterior of the restaurant as his canvas, local artist Vince Dumoulin will be enhancing his work over time, making each visit unique.

The ever-changing space will serve as a backdrop to the raw, urban and industrial décor. The talented chefs at One Hundred Days will create a tantalizing menu where urban diner meets Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the art surrounding them. Located in the world renowned OPUS Hotel Vancouver, the pop up restaurant concept reinforces the brand’s reputation of being uniquely stylish and always fresh.

Check it out at ONEHUNDREDDAYS.CA

Semperviva Yoga Goes Big

Nicole Phillips — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:17:32 +0000

Over the weekend, Semperviva Yoga installed the new window graphics we designed for their City location on West Broadway. They are large, in-charge, bright and fun.

There has already been some great feedback on them, through their facebook wall.

Summer Sale at Lili Blossom Boutique

Nicole Phillips — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:17:47 +0000

Lili Blossom Boutique – Vancouver’s newest online one-stop shop for natural skin care, is having a Summer Sale. Pay no HST!

Find beautiful products for you, your friends and even their babies. Check it out today: Liliblossom.com

Orling & Wu: Now Open

Nicole Phillips — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:52:41 +0000

A few months ago we talked about some branding we did for a home decor company called Örling & Wu.

At Örling and Wu you will find decorative fabrics and objects from Europe and around the world. The branding strategy was to reflect a fresh mix of contemporary, vintage and classic European styles.

You’ll be happy to know that you can now head down to Gastown at 28 Water Street and check out their newly opened store.

Fall 2010 Colour Trends

Nicole Phillips — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:39:53 +0000

Pantone’s fashion colour report for fall 2010 is vibrant, fun and a little bit retro. Fashion crosses over to graphic design and for that matter, all things design! So be sure to incorporate a little endive or golden glow into your life!

Design Trend: The Modern Banner

Nicole Phillips — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:31:14 +0000

I’ve come across a recent design trend. It’s a very clean, simple, modern banner graphic. There’s a beautiful shop in Gastown using this in their logo. (Old Faithful Shop)

Have you discovered more of these banners? If so, comment below with some links! Or send us a tweet @cowieandfox

Lost Art: Hand Painted Billboard Advertising

Nicole Phillips — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:01:23 +0000

I recently watched a short documentary about the dying art of hand painted billboards. It was created by Stella Artois (yes….a big corporation, but it’s a really inventive way to promote your company!), and it featured colossal paintings completed during a 28-day period on a 20- by 50-foot wall in SoHo.

According to some people the technique of hand painted advertising is making a come back, but it’s hard to believe it when we live in such a fast paced society where a 20 foot billboard can be printed off and hung within a few hours.

Apparently the larger companies are willing to fork out the big bucks because it’s authentic and it creates a spectical in the city or a “buzz.” I can definately understand that, since you can actually watch the image appear over a period of time, while the guys are dangling above the city in their rigging.

I am blown away by the skills they have. Unfortunately I don’t think those skills will be passed on to too many more people in the future if their industry really does die.

So next time you think of designing a billboard, why not think of the artists and get it hand painted for a change!

Check out the documentary here:

Vancouver Whitecaps: New logo

Nicole Phillips — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:04:47 +0000

Today the Vancouver Whitecaps revealed their new logo. It’s much more modern, clean, contemporary and “pro.” The reflected peaks can also be interpreted as V’s for Vancouver or W’s for Whitecaps.

What do you think?

After:

Before:

Neon in Nature

Nicole Phillips — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:45:15 +0000

Yes it’s really true, fluorescent colours, like Pantone Plus Neons, are found in nature! Check out the photo below of fluorescent minerals by Hannes Grobe.

Bowling Design: Über nerdy?

Nicole Phillips — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:23:54 +0000

Bowling score screens, boring design right? Well someone has to do it even though it isn’t really that glamourous, it’s one hell of a challenge.

I couldn’t help but realize just how functional and practical it all is, and just how many variations are out there!

It’s always challenging designing something that is functional for the general public.

Check out this large collection of bowling score screens i’ve discovered.
Click the image below to see the full collection.