Best Packaging 2010 | extraodrinary packaging designs

This year, designers from around the world competed to see who will come up with the most creative packaging. They compete every year, but this year they have turned the package worthy of consideration. So I suggest to get acquainted with the best packages of 2010.

Electronics
Panasonic Earphones (Scholz and Friends Berlin)


Alcoholic beverages
Mario Haller Schnapps «The Sandpaper Label» (Ogilvy and Mather Vienna)



Lascala (Eduardo del Fraile)



Tequila Don Julio 1942 (Landor Associates USA)



Veuve Clicquot «The Fridge» (QSLD France)



Mack – Taste Series (Tank Design Tromso AS Norway)



untouched (Motherland branding & design Sweden)



Blackbird wines (Studio Cuculic Hungary)



Johnnie Walker Black Label/Selfridges Centenary Celebration Pack (Bloom UK)



Deep Origin Water (Grenache Bottle Design)



Evian – By Paul Smith (Danone Waters)


Lanjaron (ColemanCBX Spain)


Coca-Cola 2010 Winter Olympics Packaging (Turner Duckworth: London & San Francisco)



Rubra (Dessein Australia)



Cawston Press (Pearlfisher)



World Series Of Poker Energy Drinks (Earth Beverages USA)



Puma «Clever Little Bag» (Fuseproject)





Ito (Spread Ltd. Japan)



Hoyu Co. «Countdown To Beauty» (ADK Tokyo)



Le Lait de la Foret (Hinomoto Design)



Kjaer Weis (Marc Atlan Design, Inc. USA)



Pola B.A. The Cream (Pola Chemical Industries, Inc. Japan)



Hugo Boss – Hugo Man (Karim Rashid, Inc USA)



T.D.G. Vertriebs UG & Co. KG – Stop The Water While Using Me! (Kolle Rebbe Hamburg)



Sominex (Design Bridge Ltd UK)



Skip (Casa Rex Brazil)



Tikkurila Optiva (SaltPepper Brand Design Poland)



Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream



Brie Bistro (ID kommunikation Sweden)



Organic Farm (Lindsay Perkins)



Mars «Messages» (FHV/BBDO Netherlands)



The Deli Garage «Chocolate Glue» (Kolle Rebbe Hamburg)



Abanico – Chocolats de creation (Second Souffle France)



Camino (Karakters Design Group Canada)



Kapiti (Design Bridge Ltd UK)



Babees Honey (Ah&Oh Poland)



Chiqita «Smiles» (number of designers and internet users)





The Deli Garage «Multi-Noodles Screwbox» (Kolle Rebbe Hamburg)



Backyard Farms (Ciulla Assoc. USA)



Here Sod (Prompt Design Thailand)



Lintar olive oil (Tridvajedan Ltd. Croatia)



Kettle Ridge (Blue Marlin UK)



Womersley (Mayday UK)



1854 Herbs & Spices (Estudio Clara Ezcurra)



Wild (Springetts London)



Justin’s Nut Butter (TDA Advertising & Design Boulder, USA)



Alzgeimer's New Zealand «Eraser» (Colenso BBDO Auckland)

Lillian Lowe : The World's Oldest Facebook User

Great grandmother Lillian Lowe today claimed she is the world's oldest Facebook user at 103 - and she updates her status from her iPad.

Cyber centenarian signed up for the website to keep track of what her seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren are up to.

Just two months away from her 104th birthday, the family of young-at-heart Lillian believe she is the oldest of the social networking website's 500 million users around the world.

The pensioner is thought to have taken the crown of oldest Facebook user from 104-year-old Ivy Bean who died in her sleep in July.

Lillian said today that she is a big fan of the social-networking site.

'I love it - it is very exciting. It's a wonderful way of finding out about things. But I must say it's a dreadful waste of time. I'm sure there are lots of other things I should be doing rather than playing on a computer.

'I have been on Facebook for a few weeks now, some of the grandchildren do get up to some antics.

I have seen a few things over the years, so nothing really shocks me these days anyway.

'I go on the Facebook about twice a week, I have about 30 friends at the moment so there's quite a lot to catch up on. At the moment I use my grandson's iPad but I am very hopeful to get one of my own, there are some great new models out at the moment.'

The retired hotelier and businesswoman uses her grandson's iPad to get on the internet and has 34 Facebook 'friends'.

Lillian, from Tenby, Pembrokeshire, south Wales, said it was 'just lovely' seeing her latest photographs and messages every time she logs on.

She said: 'I can recommend it for any grandparents to keep in touch with their family with ringing all the time.'

Lillian was born in 1907 when Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was Britain's Prime Minister - and she can still remember the news of the Titanic sinking in 1912.

The great-grandmother - dubbed Supergran by her family - was already at school when the First World War started and was 12 before she had a radio in her house.

Lillian said: 'I think virtually everything has been invented during my time. What I particularly like now is this Google Earth.

'When I was 84, I visited Australia with my young sister Mary, who will be 100 next year.

'We had a lovely trip, so yesterday I took myself off have a look at the Swan River.

'I've always read a lot during my life, and this computer has just taken the place of a book.'

Her grandson Steve set Lillian up with her Facebook account - and gave her his iPad to use.

Tenby RNLI mechanic Steve said: 'Lillian is incredible, she has an amazing memory and loves to keep in touch with what everyone is doing.

'I even went round the other day and she told me Microsoft had brought out a new touchpad computer she quite liked, she is dropping hints I think for her own.

'At the moment she has about 30 friends and she likes to check the news feed, she loved a video we did of one her great-grandchildren dancing in front of the TV.

'Now and again, she might raise an eyebrow at a few of the teenage antics she sees on Facebook, but she's pretty broad-shouldered and takes it all in her stride.'

Ivy Bean, 104, was the previous oldest Twitter and Facebook user.

The OAP, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, became a friend of pop singer Peter Andre online and he was regularly in touch with her care home before her death.

Gordon Brown's wife Sarah led the tributes to Mrs Bean who had clocked up an astonishing 56,300 followers on Twitter, and another 5,000 on Facebook.

What are the names for Santa Claus around the world

List of Santa Claus names all around the world

The jolly round man in the red suit goes by many names around the world. Yet his mission is universal: to spread holiday cheer to all. Let’s take a tour through the many names and faces of Santa.

Santa Claus

In the United States, Santa Claus’ modern-day look was solidified by this company. Inspired by this 1822 poem this Michigan-born illustrator created Santa Claus, replacing Thomas Nast’s caricatures.

Father Christmas

In this Western empire, Father Christmas evolved from an ancient festival, and a famous author created this character to depict him wearing a distinctive outfit

Sinterklaas

In this well-known holiday movie, a young girl sings about Sinterklaas with this man . In his native country, Sinterklaas is celebrated on this special day.

Saint Nicholas

Many trace Santa’s origins to Saint Nicholas, born in this century in what is modern-day Turkey. He went on to become a bishop. After his death, Nicholas became the patron saint of these people. Recently, Turkey asked Italy to do this for St. Nick.

Grandfather Frost

In these Eastern European cultures, Grandfather Frost is Santa’s equivalent. He’s also known by this name and brings gifts to children during these celebrations.


Odin

In ancient mythology, Odin holds many similarities to the modern-day Santa. He rides an 8-legged horse that, according to this 13th century text, has this magical ability.


Basil of Caesarea

In the East, Santa often means Basil of Caesarea, or St. Basil. He was a Christian bishop in this city in the former Asia Minor. On his feast day, families and friends in this country celebrate by serving this food, exchanging gifts and singing holiday songs.

Christmas Old Man

In this country, Christians celebrate the holiday and decorate with red pagodas, paper lanterns and flowers. Christmas Old Man leaves treats for children in these items.

Tomte

In this northern European region, the Santa legend is intertwined with the Nordic folklore of Tomte, evolving into a mythological creature. In a 19th century poem, the Tomte takes on modern-day flair as depicted in Jenny Nystrom’s famous image.

Pai Natal

In this South European nation , Santa is called Pai Natal, but children don’t have to wait for the jolly guy since gifts are given at this time. With all the presents opened, families and friends feast on this signature food.

Mikulas

In early December, this nation’s children put their footwear on windowsills for Mikulas, with slight variations of the Santa-like tradition in this nearby country. Most children receive a combination of sweets and this unfortunate item.

Papa Noel

Here, the Christmas season starts with this feast. Santa is called Papa Noel and children leave these items under the Christmas tree. But they have a second opportunity to receive gifts from these guys. Papa Noel is also the Santa of choice in these countries.

Santa’s Food

Just as Santa has many names and traditions around the world, children leave him many things to eat during his nocturnal voyage.

Hilarious Christmas Pick Up Lines | Christmas 1-Liner Jokes

Christmas 1–liner is a good way to share a Jokes or with your loved ones!

1. I've checked it twice, and I'm sure you're on my “naughty” list.

2. You are what I want for Christmas.

3. Are you interested in seeing the “North Pole?”

4. How about I slip down YOUR chimney, at half past midnight?

5. That's not a candy cane in my pocket. I'm just glad to see you!

6. Come sit on my lap. I've got a special gift just for you.

7. Wanna meet Santas little helper?

8. Wanna check out my mistletoe belt buckle?

9. Shouldn't you be sitting on top of the tree, Angel?

10. Even Santa doesnt make candy as sweet as you.

11. Can I have your picture so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?

12. If your left leg is Thanksgiving, and your right leg is Christmas, can I visit you between the holidays?

13. I can't wait to unwrap your present!

14. Would you like to learn a few “reindeer games?”

15. Those aren't sugarplums dancing through my head, it's all you.

16. I've got your stocking stuffer right here!

17. Would you like to go to my place and light my Yule log?

18. What do you say we make this a not-so-silent night?

19. Believe me, if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.

20. I've got something you can hang a wreath on.