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Selected works for the lazy

Söderbytardagarna

Wordmark and illustrations for an event called Söderbytardagarna hosted by Ringen Centrum.

Agency: Tillsammans / Art direction: Elin Levander

Britvic

Modern vintage wordmark for Britvic.
In collaboration with Agency Rush.

Apple Cart

Wordmark for a cider called Apple Cart by Backyard Brew.

Agency: NINE / Art direction: Andreas Linnell

Yell.com

Illustrated quotes from books by chosen entrepreneurs to promote Yell.com
In collaboration with Agency Rush.

Warrior Gyms

Logotype for a jungle themed indoor gym/adventure park.
In collaboration with Agency Rush.

The South's Best Fried Chicken

Editorial illustration for Southern Living.
In collaboration with Agency Rush.

Paradiset

Logo for organic food retailer Paradiset.

Agency: NINE & Studio Lidström. Art Direction: Andreas Linnell

2018

Personal illustration.

Yellow Submarine

Wordmark for the beer Yellow Submarine by Backyard Brew.

Agency: NINE. Art Direction: Linn Andersson

Sparkling

Personal illustration.

En Jul Tillsammans

Christmas campaign wordmark for ICA.
In collaboration with Agency Rush.

Agency: King / Art Direction: Emelie Jinhee Johnsson

Coloring Book

Type illustrations for a coloring book  published by Michael O'Mara Books. In collaboration with Agency Rush.

High Wheeler

Wordmark for the beer High Wheeler by Backyard Brew.

Agency: NINE. Art Direction: Andreas Linnell

Malt

Lettering pieces for a book by the Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn.

Agency: PROJECT. Photo: Beatrice Graalheim

Queen of Hops

Wordmark for the beer Queen of Hops by Backyard Brew.

Agency: NINE. Art Direction: Andreas Linnell

Workshop Coffee Co

Espresso machine badge in solid brass for Workshop Coffee Co.

Hornstull

Personal illustration

Visst finns Tomten

Christmas campaign lettering for PostNord.

Agency: Forsman & Bodenfors. Art Direction: Viktor Brittsjö

Läsk

Personal illustration. One of my favorite Swedish words. Translates to soda or fizz in English.

Food is Life

Hand-lettered foodie designs for Studio Design App.

2014

Rejected packaging lettering. RIP.

Copenhagen

Personal illustration inspired by one of the best cities in the world.

Oslo

Personal illustration.

Toyota

Lettering for a series of inspirational posters.

Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi L.A. Art Direction: Thomas Rodgers

Designer Field Guide

Unused logotype for a web-thing.

Leaky Bucket

 Wordmark for the beer The Leaky Bucket by Backyard Brew.

Agency: NINE. Art Direction: Andreas Linnell

Russian Water

Wordmarks for Apotekarnes Soda.

Agency: NINE. Art Direction: Andreas Linnell

Food is Beautiful

Hand-lettered foodie designs for Studio Design App.

Drop Coffee Roasters

Alternative wordmark for Drop Coffee Roasters.

Fresh & Foolish

Tee design for Fresh & Foolish.

Photo: Jaya Pareek

Home Run

Wordmark for the beer Home Run by Backyard Brew in collaboration with O'Learys.

Agency: NINE. Art Direction: Sebastian Tarkowski

Hops

Lettering pieces for a book by the Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn.

Agency: Project. Photo: Beatrice Graalheim

Lyckoslanten

Logotype for Sweden's oldest journal for kids "Lyckoslanten". Inspired by the original logotype published in 1926.

AR

Alternative wordmark for Agency Rush.

Embrace

Contribution to The Phraseology Project.

Slow Roast

Lettering piece for coffee roastery Johan & Nyström.

Coffee filters

Ink on coffee filters. Contribution to the blog Draw Coffee.

Harliga Bullar

Personal illustration. Inspired by an old Swedish flour ad from 1948.
(Translates to "Delightful rolls" in English)

Wild

Illustration for Typism Book 3.

Flavor

Hand-lettered foodie designs for Studio Design App.

Indian Tonic

Wordmarks for Apotekarnes Soda.

Agency: NINE. Art Direction: Andreas Linnell

Beer Styles

Lettering pieces for a book by the Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn.

Agency: Project. Photo: Beatrice Graalheim

Mozzarella

Personal illustration.

Evolve

T-shirt design for Made In the Now.

Humdrum

Logotype for a UK based clothing brand.

Innked

Logotype for a tattoo community called Innked.

Diacritics pattern

Wrapping paper design for Fairgoods.

8 Faces poster

Limited edition poster for 8 Faces Magazine. Quote by Pablo Picasso.

Enjoy Black Coffee

T-shirt lettering for Dear Coffee I Love You.

Find New Paths

My contribution to the To Resolve Project.

Horse Bay Blues

Personal illustration.

Selected works for the lazy

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Söderbytardagarna

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Britvic

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Apple Cart

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Yell.com

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Warrior Gyms

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The South's Best Fried Chicken

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Paradiset

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2018

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Yellow Submarine

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Sparkling

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En Jul Tillsammans

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Coloring Book

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High Wheeler

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Malt

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Queen of Hops

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Workshop Coffee Co

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Hornstull

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Visst finns Tomten

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Läsk

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Food is Life

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2014

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Copenhagen

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Oslo

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Toyota

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Designer Field Guide

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Leaky Bucket

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Russian Water

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Food is Beautiful

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Drop Coffee Roasters

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Fresh & Foolish

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Home Run

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Hops

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Lyckoslanten

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AR

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Embrace

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Slow Roast

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Coffee filters

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Harliga Bullar

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Wild

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Flavor

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Indian Tonic

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Beer Styles

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Mozzarella

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Evolve

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Humdrum

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Innked

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Diacritics pattern

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8 Faces poster

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Enjoy Black Coffee

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Find New Paths

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Horse Bay Blues

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ALL WORK © SIMON ÅLANDER / COFFEEMADEMEDOIT.COM