Our office is closed this afternoon due to inclement weather conditions. If you need to get a quote or place an order, though, no worries! Our custom labels website is open 24-7 … through rain, through sleet, and through lots and lots of snow (like we have here in Denver today.)
The office will resume normal business operations at 7 am Mountain Time on Monday, February 6… Read the rest of Notice: Lightning Labels Office Closed This Afternoon Due to Inclement Weather
This month’s Customer Spotlight is on Kevin Morgan Studio. Lightning Labels conducted the following interview with Owner/Graphic Designer Kevin Morgan about his most recent label design for Jorma’s Rhythmic Tonic Tea. Read on to find out how this herbal tea label, Jefferson Airplane, and one of the best guitar camps in the world are connected.
As the official Art Director for Fur Peace Ranch, Kevin Morgan Studio designed this product label for Jorma's Rhythm Tonic Tea
LIGHTNING LABELS: Thank you for letting us feature this one-of-a-kind label, which depicts a burly guitar player jamming out in a room with a wooden plank floor. Or maybe on a porch, it’s hard to tell. A dog rests beneath his simple wooden chair. When I first saw this label, I thought the scene was straight out of a tiny country bar. But then I spotted a cup of tea steeping on a table in the background. What was the inspiration for this one-of-a-kind design?
Kevin Morgan Studio: Jorma Kaukonen was one of the founding members of Jefferson Airplane and is still touring with Hot Tuna. Jorma has a guitar camp in southeast ohio called the Fur Peace Ranch — you know… a “Fur Peace” from anywhere. Musicians and Instructors from around the globe come to the Ranch, and it is becoming quite known in the guitar camp circles as one of the best in the world. You can see what they are all about at www.furpeaceranch.com.
How does it illustrate the Jorma product, and how will the label be used?
Jorma’s Tea blend is one of the products they sell at the Ranch as part of… Read the rest of Q&A with Kevin Morgan Studio, Art Director for Jorma's Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp
Nowadays, many Americans are pushing brands to think of the environment, both in the creation of their products and packaging. However, this isn’t a concern globally, which may give brands more leeway as they produce their goods.
For example, many foreign countries prefer metal packaging, which is driving investments in metal industries. Recent innovations in the production of metal are key factors, which with brands in the food, personal care, beverage and healthcare industries using the material for their product packaging.
As Packaging Digest notes, metal containers offer a variety of unique features, ranging from improved storage to low production costs. Moreover,… Read the rest of Packaging for a Global Audience
The old adage “a picture is worth 1,000 words” is only partly true.” In reality, it’s the colors that do the most talking when it comes to images, including label artwork. When consumers’ eyes dart across the various products situated on retail shelves, they aren’t going to be picking up minute details in pictures. A vibrant color, though, may very well catch their attention.
Because one set of colors may speak to one consumer demographic yet fall on the deaf ears of another one, product manufacturers should keep their… Read the rest of Do You Know Who Your Label Colors Are Talking to?
Our custom labels website has a fresh new look for 2012. Bright and modern with a beautiful gallery of product photos up front and center on the home page, we think you’ll love it as much as we do! Its streamlined navigation will make it even easier to use, too. And did I mention that you can get your instant, online quote without leaving the home page?
The website makeover is just one way we are celebrating our tenth anniversary of printing premium labels … Lightning Fast!
Other Treats to Look Forward to in 2012 Include …
Starting today, we are expanding our office hours here at Lightning Labels. New hours are as follows:
7 am to 5:30 pm (Mountain Time)
Monday through Friday
That means you’ll have one more hour in the morning to chat with a Customer Service Representative about the slick new labels we’re creating for you. One more hour to get as many quotes as you want if your computer happens to be on the blink. One more hour so you can cross “order custom labels” off your list … first thing in the morning.… Read the rest of Early Birds Take Note, We've Expanded Our Office Hours!
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