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Glen Deveron Royal Burgh Collection is a unique selection of highland malts, never before released. GLOCK have created the entire experiential look and feel for the exclusive Travel Retail brand launch across the UK and Spain, beginning at Heathrow T5. Inspired by the apple orchards around the Scottish distillery and the sherry oak casks used in ageing the liquid, helped us to create a truly unique visual presence for this sophisticated new whisky brand.

2013 begins with a toast. GLOCK have just completed the design and direction of a month long Baron Otard installation at London Heathrow’s, Terminal 5. The tasting experience highlights the unique ageing process of the cognac, aged in the humid cellars of the Chateau de Cognac next to the River Charente, giving it a completely unique taste and character.

We are excited to announce the exclusive launch of our luxury limited edition, developed for Grey Goose in France, in conjunction with Christofle – renowned French glassware manufacturer. This very special edition of just 15 packs was created using experimental 3D printing technology for a super-premium finish. The stunning design, inspired by the purity of the vodka, contains 1 bottle and 2 flutes by Chrsitofle. A symbol of French luxury this holiday season.

This month sees the rollout of the Elemis Royal Collection luxury gift packaging. We have worked closely with Elemis, building upon their heritage to create a bespoke illustrated pattern for the entire range. Each of the 12 gift designs celebrates British Luxe in a bold, decorative way with great presence on shelf, accompanied by an array of supporting collateral. Come back soon to view the entire project.

GLOCK have just completed design and direction for the Bacardi Global Travel Retail exhibition stand at this years TWFA conference, in Cannes. Inspired by the Bacardi 150 anniversary celebrations, the space includes a cuban-themed Bacardi bar, plus communal meeting space and private brand areas.

We are thrilled to announce the Grey Goose Loft has been awarded the ‘Best Partnership Initiative’ at the Frontier Awards, for the alignment with Virgin Atlantic Airlines, who provided us the blank canvas within their Clubhouse, at Heathrow’s Terminal 3. GLOCK submitted ‘Spirit in the sky’, detailing the journey, beating competition including, Patron, Jack Daniels and Kraft Foods.

As part of a global campaign to build brand awareness of Burt’s Bees, GLOCK were asked to conceptualise ways to promote the brand at ground level. We created Burt’s brand foam fingers, allowing Burt’s people to canvas the streets of Britain and spread the good word. The campaign is currently rolling out across the UK and can be followed on Facebook. Watch this space for ‘Burt the Balm’.

We are delighted to announce that the Bombay Sapphire ‘This is London’ Limited Edition has won 3 spirits industry awards. The pack was awarded Gold for ‘Best Design and Packaging’ by the Spirits Business and, ‘Most creative marketing’ and ‘Best gift set’ by Drinks international. View the project here.

Throughout the duration of the world-renowned Toronto Film festival, Grey Goose took residency at Toronto Pearson Airport. GLOCK provided the design for the activity, including a bespoke bar space serving signature cocktails, maps to guide consumers to key Grey Goose events, plus all the supporting concourse and in-store sales communications.

We have just completed the design and art direction for the communal space at CCLA’s new office’s, comprising reception area, meeting rooms and kitchen. The space. near  London’s business district at Bank, combines sleek contemporary design with functional practicality.

This month sees the launch of the Bombay Sapphire ‘This is London’ Limited Edition gift box, featuring images from world famous British photographer, Martin Parr. This very limited run of packs are available only at selected Airport Duty Free stores, including Heathrow Terminal 5, which leads a wider engagement programme, celebrating all things British.

Famous fashion and textile designer, Richard Weston, was commissioned to produce a pattern for Burt’s Bees, as part of charity fund-raising initiative for the British Beekeepers Association. GLOCK assisted in raising the profile of the promotion through design of packaging, point-of-sale material and digital promotion.

We are pleased to announce ‘The Blue Room’ App for iPad is now available from the iTunes store. GLOCK designed the stunning Bombay Sapphire APP which boasts 3 unique features: a signature cocktail gallery, a sapphire drawing tablet and a botanical music composer. Immerse yourself in a world of imagination today. Download the APP now for free, here.

If you are travelling through Schipol Airport in Amsterdam this April, you cannot miss the Bombay Sapphire Imagination Experience. GLOCK helped create the 360 experience, from in-store POS materials, to the interactive BLUE ROOM App and concourse sculpture installation itself.

ELEMIS have just unveiled their new exhibition stand at Professional Beauty 2012 in London’s Excel. GLOCK provided design and art direction for the brand space refining every detail, from the selection of furniture and lighting to the consumer journey.

In recent months we have begun working with world renowned diamond distributor, De Beers. In partnership with the Diamond Trading Company, we have recently completed a series of web based design solutions for the business. 

GLOCK are delighted to announce that we have begun working with globally iconic spirits brand, MARTINI. We will be working with them in Travel Retail environments across multiple disciplines. Watch this space for new work.

People travelling through Sydney Airport this winter may be lucky enough to see and trial a new Eastern infused Gin. Bombay Sapphire East contains 2 new botanicals, lemongrass and black peppercorns. GLOCK designed the look and feel for the oriental sampling experience, complete with Tuk Tuk and spice market. Come back soon to view the project.

GLOCK are proud to announce the launch of the refreshed web shop for Tracey Emin’s commercial front, Emin International. We undertook design and build for the site, where customers can purchase artist merchandise, from literature, to fashion and household accessories. The design includes a dynamic splash page that acts as a dynamic calendar for upcoming shows.View the site.

Bombay Sapphire have launched a huge sampling engagement within World Duty Free at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, that will run into 2012. GLOCK worked closely on the bespoke design of the ‘Infused with Imagination’ experience, comprising a sampling bar that integrates our Blue Room App, custom gondolas and unique illuminated wall bay display.

We are pleased to announce the launch of Grand Gourmet, a Stockholm based deli and online shop, specialising in premium-quality natural products. GLOCK Sweden worked closely with creator, chef and food expert, Henrik Falk, to produce a memorable brand identity, web shop and printed collateral, while also providing art direction on the featured photography. www.grandgourmet.se

We are pleased to announce that GLOCK have begun working with leading luxury British spa and skincare brand, Elemis. We are currently developing packaging and promotional sales collateral. Come back soon to view the work.

Since the Grey Goose LOFT at the Virgin Atlantic Airlines Lounge in Heathrow’s Terminal 3 launched in mid Septmeber, it has featured on over 30 different commercial travel and brand websites and trend blogs, the latest of which being a headline feature on the online brand magazine POPSOP. View the article here

In line with Bombay Sapphire’s ‘Infused with Imagination’ advertising, GLOCK have created a unique brand experience that not only educates user about Bombay Sapphire’s cocktails, but also empowers them to create there own personal artwork and music composition. Launched at TFWA in Cannes, the APP will roll out globally in the next 6 months. VIEW TEASER FILM

GLOCK have been working closely with Grey Goose Vodka to bring an exclusive consumer engagement to Travel Retail. The Grey Goose App, which was unveiled at TFWA in Cannes, offers an unique insight to drinking rituals and insider knowledge in the major travel hubs around the globe. As well as the rich heritage of Grey Goose itself. VIEW TEASER FILM

GLOCK are proud to have designed this years brand stand and accompanying Bar for Bacardi Global Travel Retail, at TFWA in Cannes. In addition to brand meeting rooms for Bacardi, Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose, the stand also encompassed a ‘Worlds best Tasting Cocktails’ bar design and supporting media. WATCH THE VIDEO

At this years TWFA conference everyone was talking about the launch of Bacardi’s new spiced rum – OakHeart. GLOCK started the party by designing the entire launch event in Cannes, from wooden invitations and interiors, to the photo booth and hotly contested table football.

GLOCK are proud to announce the launch of the Grey Goose Loft at Heathrow Terminal 3, in partnership with Virgin Atlantic. GLOCK worked closely with Grey Goose to create the ‘World’s Best Airport Bar’. ‘The Loft’ boasts designer furniture and finishing throughout, with a comprehensive library of design and cultural literature. ‘The Loft’ is open daily and runs until early 2012.

Creating a website for an established artist is a delicate business, something that GLOCK have experienced with YBA, Tracey Emin. Design Week recently spoke to our Creative Director, Carsten Glock, in a feature about the challenges in creating websites for artists. We are currently re-designing Tracey Emin’s portfolio website and online webshop. View the article here

As part of Bacardi’s presence at the TFWA in Cannes, and as part of the ongoing Worl’ds Best Tasting Cocktails programme, GLOCK have produced a unique consumer engagement APP. Featuring the core brands; Bacardi, Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose, promoting their hero cocktails, the Bacardi Mojito, Bombay Sapphire Collins and Grey Goose Cosmopolitan. VIEW THE VIDEO

GLOCK have created a unique brand identity and supporting collateral as part of 42BELOW’s uniquely kiwi offering during the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The promotions run across New Zealand and Australia through September. WATCH THE VIDEO

GLOCK have been working with award winning kiwi brand, 42BELOW Vodka, on a range of Travel Retail collateral to be activated during the Rugby World Cup. But being 42BELOW Vodka, this is more than just images of men with ‘odd-shaped balls.’

Folkestone Triennial is a month long celebration of free arts and culture in the English coastal town. GLOCK are proud to have designed the festival website, including, artist biographies, event programmes and webshop.

In line with the launch of Burt’s Bees exclusive range of Tinted Lip Balm’s, GLOCK were approached to create a bespoke POS range for the product,which rolls out across Europe this summer.

GLOCK has been working closely with GREY GOOSE to unify their global brand presence in the travel retail environment, from promotional advertising to bespoke sampling experiences. This process has culminated in a Global Guideline to ensure the luxury of the brand is upheld with premium design executions.

To improve sales of white spirits in the Asian market, BACARDI GLOBAL asked GLOCK to create a bespoke brand identity and guideline for ‘THE WORLD’S BEST TASTING COCKTAILS’ campaign, which celebrates Bacardi Rum, Grey Goose Vodka and Bombay Sapphire Gin, in a single design execution.

As part of the ongoing collaboration between these two forces of nature, GLOCK was asked to create the Celebrity Beehive website – a site that aims to further promote the importance and environmental value of bees, with some notable celebrity endorsements.

We have been working with The Young Foundation to produce a series of innovation handbooks for NHS staff. GLOCK provided both design and illustration to make this wealth of data accessible to all.

GLOCK has completed a distinctive brand identity and web design for journalist, James Harkins’ new social forecasting business, FLOCKWATCHING. This platform gives James and his colleagues a space for commentary and debate on topical social issues.

Burt’s Bees sampling experience stood out from the other crowds at Harvest at Jimmy’s festival in September. The eye-catching pop-up garden enticed people to sample the products by the earth friendly, natural personal care company. The stand was a big success and introduced Burt’s Bees to a whole new audience.

GLOCK in partnership with our sister company Society Media has been working on the re-brand of Supporters Direct for the last few months. The new brand has now been launched and will soon be rolled out across all communication materials. Supporters Direct’s mission is to promote sustainable spectator sports clubs based on supporters’ involvement & community ownership. View the ident here

Social Enterprise magazine, and partner RBS have created this new index with a clear mission: to put facts and figures behind the great stories of businesses delivering positive social, environmental and economic changes across the UK. GLOCK was responsible for the brand and all graphic applications.

Drinkaware is a charity that provides consumers with information to make informed decisions about the effects of alcohol on their lives and lifestyles. The marketing team invited us to come up with a new advertising campaign for the upcoming festival season. We wasted no time as the deadline for the submission was only a couple of days away.

Exciting news! 42BELOW’s Holiday in a Box wins DFS award as the best global in-store activity, against strong competition from the likes of Absolut Vodka Tropical, Jack Daniels and Moët & Chandon to name a few. The unique travel retail experience was displayed throughout February at Auckland Airport NZ.

Bacardi’s 10 second Mojito was launched on 8 April 2010 at Gatwick South Terminal. GLOCK created the new identity for the campaign and all collateral around this special promotion. It will be at the airport for the next two months and then travel to other locations. Please come back soon to view the visual of this project.

Burt’s Bees is a natural, earth-friendly personal care products company. We were delighted to be asked by the Burts Bees marketing team to come up with a creative animation to entice consumers to visit their online shop.

Coraline is Universal’s new stop-motion animated feature movie. For the release of the DVD, Glock was asked to create a 3 meter high cake, using around 3,000 different sweets to recreate the DVD cover.

Tracey Emin, one of Britain’s most acclaimed and successful contemporary artists, asked Glock to design and build her new online presence. This included a shop where customers can buy limited editions, prints and multiples. Click this link to go straight to the website.