Previously, we wrote about Jiri Kubik and Jan Rambousek’s special project, Czechoslovakian Ink, in which the creative duo selected 600 matchbox labels from the 1950s and 1970s and created a publication with unique design and content, which also won a Red Dot Award. The artwork was also used to create a limited-edition poster collection, selected pieces of which are now available in the Hype Store!
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The messages encapsulated on the matchbox labels covered essentially all aspects of daily life at the time: many illustrations were related to education, precaution, anniversaries, health or diet advice, and of course, often to a wide range of completely irrelevant topics. Visually, the designs were generally characterized by two to five different hues of bright colors and a simple, minimalist design dictated by the size of the medium, the matchbox, and the printing technology of the time.
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The Hype Store’s new collection features ten different designs, including the inhabitants of the Prague Zoo, as well as some hygiene or dietary tips. This time it’s a ‘first-come-gets-served’ deal, as only one of each numbered 30x40 print is available.
Have a look and snatch your favorite!
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