Honey Pot...

I think I like the principals behind this packaging that the actual packaging itself. I'm a big fan of bees, and giving them more flowers can only be a good thing, as they're disappearing. The terra-cotta pot is quite nice, and I like the typography printed onto it. Minimalist, but makes an impact.

Clever Creamer...

I remember having ice lollies this shape as kid. These are slightly more sophisticated than ice lollies, coffee creamer in tiny triangles. Using a shape that requires less materials for packaging means that these little triangles are better for the environment, and generally look cooler than the old white packets.

Cute Candy...

I really like this candy packaging. It looks quite intricate and cleverly designed, but most of that is the graphics on the exterior. The bright colours and quirky design make this a really eye catching product, I want to buy it and I don't even like fudge.

Carry On...

Something else truly British: The Keep Calm and Carry On poster from WW2. I love it because it's British and because it is just so stiff upper lipped in every way.

History of the poster: 'During the early spring of 1939 and the war with Germany almost inevitable, the British Government's Ministry of information commission a number of propaganda posters to be displayed throughout the country upon the outbreak of war. The plan for the posters was the relay a message from King George VI to his people that all capable measures to defend the Country were being taken.

Using the crown of King George VI as the only graphic element it simple read 'Keep Calm and Carry On'. Although some of the posters did make it onto walls the poster was never officially issued and so remained almost unseen by the general public. That is until a copy turned up over 50 years later with a pile of dusty old books bought from an auction.

[There is no record of] who originally came up with the slogan. However the reproduction is a tribute to that unknown person who created it. People across the world are still finding reassurance in its wonderful handsome design with the very special attitude of mind that it managed to convey.' - www.keepcalmandcarryon.com

Peyton and Byrne Bakery...

I have fallen head over heels for this packaging. I love the mix of bold colours, very simple type and sparse design which portrays something so quintessentially british that I want to star waving a union flag or screaming about The Beatles. As practically every user on the packaging blog I found these one pointed out - 'the text looks like London Underground type' - yes I agree (though it didn't take 20 post saying that, to make you realise it). I managed to find the typeface that was designed for the London Underground, but sadly it is very expensive to buy, lucky for me I found a very similar font that looks practically the same, and I am hoping will come in handy when I get the chance to design something properly British (because at heart, I really do love our monarchy and red buses).

Gravity Virus...

Take a look at this website. I think this is such a clever idea, and would be so much fun to use...no idea where you get it though!
www.troika.uk.com