Behind the scenes at Tonik Hispanic Antiques Printed on G.F Smith paper by Asap Digital As Tonik continues to evolve with ever-changing design trends we have come to realise that the projects we relish the most are those that solve modern problems and aren’t afraid to pioneer new ideas. Whether this comes in the form of challenging outdated conventions or simply entering a new space that no one has ventured before; we enjoy approaching design with a fresh perspective and mirroring the challenger-brand mindset that we see in so many of our clients. In recent times we’ve seen a lot more niche b ..read more

Brand Launch The Bhendi Bazaar brand is out in the wild. The brand and packaging project for Bhendi Bazaar started back in September; you can see our original portfolio piece here. You may remember the photography and styling we did too. Those who know me, know that packaging really is my thing. (Since completing a packaging project at GCSE, all the way through to completing my Masters in structural design, it’s always been my favourite kind of project.) At Tonik, we love the interaction consumers have with packaging, and how a brand can be brought to life in a 3D tangible form. Working with ..read more

Tonik visits the GF Smith HQ and factory in Hull Last week, Philippa and I were lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit the GF Smith HQ and factory in Hull. Lovers and appreciators of finishes and paper, we took the opportunity to take the day away from the screen and let the guys themselves show us a thing or two. Here’s a little history about GF Smith: George Frederick Smith was a man with a singular passion for paper. Both he and his son were driven by a belief in its beauty and possibilities and shared an admiration for the craft of the printers and publishers that used it. In 1885 ..read more

Portfolio Advice Tonik’s Tips for graduate designers. It’s that time of year again! Students and graduates have had the green light from Uni to get out there and mingle amongst agencies and designers, to get as much feedback and experience as possible ready for the big wide world!  We’ve had an influx of enquiries in the last month at Tonik, and although we aren’t able to offer any placements right now, we’re keen to give back to help up and coming design talent. I personally know how hard it can to get your foot in the door, I completed 10, maybe 12 placements when I graduated from the Sheff ..read more