Apple Sidra — a sunshine yellow can featuring a bold red apple sliced clean by a ribbon of text in both Latin and Traditional Chinese scripts. Taiwan`s beloved carbonated apple drink since 1965, crisp, clean, and proudly "without chemical colors."
Turner Centre Ice Cream — a cream and navy carton from early 20th-century New England, bold Art Deco lettering anchored by an interlocked monogram and the tagline "It`s Frozen Health." Maine`s largest milk business, frozen in time.
Ambika Appalam Papad — crisp South Indian lentil wafers packed in their signature round blue-and-red wrapper, featuring a vibrant goddess illustration that’s instantly recognizable in Indian kitchens.
Raijmakers Heetmakers — a crisp white vintage-style box cradling a 150ml bottle of Carolina Reaper and spicy ginger hot sauce. Ornate engravings, a grimacing jester, and bold serif lettering warn you before the heat does.
Grateful to The Daily Heller for featuring Typographic Objects this week.
What started with a suitcase of curious typographic packaging has grown into a living museum of everyday letterforms from around the world.
Thank you, Steve Heller, for the generous spotlight.
I’d love to connect with researchers, writers, and curators who are interested in exploring typographic artifacts and cultural storytelling together. Reach out if that’s you.
Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Tea — a deep-green box adorned with gold ornamentation and trilingual scripts, containing tightly rolled Zhejiang green tea with its signature smoky character.
Colman’s Mustard Powder — well-known strong English mustard, made from a blend of yellow and brown mustard seeds. The company uses a double-milling process to create a fine, potent mustard powder.
AAA Balloon — colorful retro tubes filled with gel you squeeze onto a tiny yellow pipe to blow your own balloon. A nostalgic toy remembered for its bright packaging, sharp scent, and playful childhood competitions.
Jeju Geomeong Ale—a premium dark beer from the Jeju Beer Company in South Korea. Made with black barley and chocolate wheat malt from Jeju Island @jejubeerofficial
Porthos Sardines — canned sardines from portugal, packed in sauces or olive oil and known for their bold musketeer packaging. rich in omega-3 and protein.
S&B Wasabi Powder — Japanese condiment made from horseradish and Wasabia Japonica, commonly used as a dipping sauce for sushi and sashimi when mixed with soy sauce.
Apple Sidra — a sunshine yellow can featuring a bold red apple sliced clean by a ribbon of text in both Latin and Traditional Chinese scripts. Taiwan`s beloved carbonated apple drink since 1965, crisp, clean, and proudly "without chemical colors."
Turner Centre Ice Cream — a cream and navy carton from early 20th-century New England, bold Art Deco lettering anchored by an interlocked monogram and the tagline "It`s Frozen Health." Maine`s largest milk business, frozen in time.
Ambika Appalam Papad — crisp South Indian lentil wafers packed in their signature round blue-and-red wrapper, featuring a vibrant goddess illustration that’s instantly recognizable in Indian kitchens.
Raijmakers Heetmakers — a crisp white vintage-style box cradling a 150ml bottle of Carolina Reaper and spicy ginger hot sauce. Ornate engravings, a grimacing jester, and bold serif lettering warn you before the heat does.
Grateful to The Daily Heller for featuring Typographic Objects this week.
What started with a suitcase of curious typographic packaging has grown into a living museum of everyday letterforms from around the world.
Thank you, Steve Heller, for the generous spotlight.
I’d love to connect with researchers, writers, and curators who are interested in exploring typographic artifacts and cultural storytelling together. Reach out if that’s you.
Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Tea — a deep-green box adorned with gold ornamentation and trilingual scripts, containing tightly rolled Zhejiang green tea with its signature smoky character.
Colman’s Mustard Powder — well-known strong English mustard, made from a blend of yellow and brown mustard seeds. The company uses a double-milling process to create a fine, potent mustard powder.
AAA Balloon — colorful retro tubes filled with gel you squeeze onto a tiny yellow pipe to blow your own balloon. A nostalgic toy remembered for its bright packaging, sharp scent, and playful childhood competitions.
Jeju Geomeong Ale—a premium dark beer from the Jeju Beer Company in South Korea. Made with black barley and chocolate wheat malt from Jeju Island @jejubeerofficial
Porthos Sardines — canned sardines from portugal, packed in sauces or olive oil and known for their bold musketeer packaging. rich in omega-3 and protein.
S&B Wasabi Powder — Japanese condiment made from horseradish and Wasabia Japonica, commonly used as a dipping sauce for sushi and sashimi when mixed with soy sauce.
