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- Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design / 2009, Rockport.
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Opinion BY Armin
Like a (Crystal) Rock
Outside of the few well-known, national bottled water brands like Evian, Dasani, or Aquafina, the United States is awash in smaller brands that are sold only in specific regions or states. A couple of them are produced by Crystal Rock LLC, which distributes the eponymous Crystal Rock water and Vermont Pure throughout the Northeast. Crystal Rock LLC also distributes coffee of their own brand, Cool Beans, and over 40,000 office products through Crystal Rock Office. All these different products allow Crystal Rock to claim being “the largest independent home and office distributor of its kind in the United States.” Over the Summer, a new corporate mark as well as some brand extensions were created by Prospect, CT-based Worx Branding & Advertising.
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DATE: Aug.20.2010
POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Consumer products COMMENTS:
TAGS: blue, sans serif, water,
Books about logo design, the designers that create them and the meaning of branding.
