Charlotte Beach
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Studios:PRINT Magazine
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Articles & interviews
- Rosi’s Hot Oil Wins Pizza Fans With Retro Oil Can Design
The article spotlights Rosi’s Hot Oil, a food brand that collaborated with Mortis Studio to create a distinctive packaging design inspired by vintage oil cans and East Coast pizzerias. The clever concept balances nostalgia and authenticity, helping the product stand out on shelves. Written by Charlotte Beach for The Dieline, the piece highlights the brand’s creative approach to packaging within the food category.
- Little Dish Invites Kids to 'Doodle on our Noodles' in Limited-Edition Pack with The Doodle Boy
Little Dish partnered with The Doodle Boy to create a limited-edition 'Doodle on our Noodles' packaging that encourages kids to interact creatively with their food packaging. The playful collaboration turns meal boxes into canvases for doodling, reinforcing the brand’s focus on fun and imagination for children.
- Antennae Studio Centers its Handcrafted Bespoke Identities In Archival Research
The Dieline interviews Antennae Studio, a design practice led by founder Amalia Aranguren, known for its handcrafted and bespoke brand identities rooted in archival research. The article highlights the studio’s meticulous process, attention to detail, and dedication to creating timeless, tastefully crafted work.
- Smoking is Back (and, Yes, It’s Still Deadly)
Charlotte Beach’s article for The Dieline examines the cultural resurgence of smoking among young celebrities, particularly highlighting actor Hudson Williams’ public image and branding choices. The piece contrasts the nostalgic revival of smoking with its well-known health dangers, critiquing the glamorization of cigarettes in contemporary culture.
- PBR and Grillo’s Launch Limited-Edition Pickle Beer Collab
Pabst Blue Ribbon and Grillo’s Pickles have teamed up to release a limited-edition pickle-flavored beer. The collaboration celebrates the growing popularity of pickle-inspired flavors and the shared cultural overlap between the two brands. The article highlights the playful spirit behind the partnership and its appeal for summer gatherings.
- James Junk Brings Voice Design to Life
PRINT Magazine interviews Los Angeles-based designer and cultural critic Andrei James Dominiq, known online as James Junk. The piece explores how his design practice emerged during the COVID lockdown, blending writing, social commentary, and bold visual design. Dominiq discusses his purpose-driven approach, emphasizing social impact, authenticity, and cultural participation through design.
- Johnny Depp’s Three Hearts Rum is a Masterclass in Celebrity Hubris
The Dieline article by Charlotte Beach critiques Johnny Depp’s launch of his own Caribbean rum brand, Three Hearts Rum. The piece notes that Depp designed the bottle and branding himself, drawing inspiration from his tattoos and personal symbols, while the tone of the article is sharply critical of the celebrity’s self-indulgence.
- José De Rocco Finds Beauty in Everyday Street Photography
PRINT Magazine’s feature by Charlotte Beach profiles Buenos Aires–based photographer José De Rocco and his 'Bondi' photo series, which transforms the backs of city buses into minimalist compositions of color and geometry. De Rocco discusses his process, influences, and how his daily urban environment fuels his creative practice. The article highlights his disciplined yet playful approach to finding beauty in the everyday.
- Letterform Archive Publishes Monograph on French Sign Painting
PRINT Magazine reports on Letterform Archive’s latest publication, 'Lettres Décoratives: A Century of French Sign Painters’ Alphabets,' a monograph celebrating 19th- and 20th-century French sign painting. The book, designed by Violaine & Jérémy, features reproductions from historical chromolithographic albums and an introduction by sign painter Morgane Côme. The project honors the craft’s legacy while serving as a resource for contemporary designers.
- **The Butter Book Hits Shelves as a Coffee Table Debut**
PRINT Magazine features the launch of 'The Butter Book', a new publication from Chronicle Books designed by Lizzie Vaughan and written by Anna Stockwell. The book celebrates butter’s cultural and culinary significance through playful, packaging-inspired design, complete with a vellum jacket and nostalgic color palette. The article explores Vaughan’s design process, material choices, and collaboration with a creative team of editors, photographers, and stylists.
- Marion Eichmann Turns Paper Into Immersive Art
PRINT Magazine profiles Berlin-based artist Marion Eichmann, known for her intricate paper sculptures and installations that transform everyday objects into immersive art. In the interview, Eichmann discusses her lifelong dedication to art, her fascination with paper as a medium, and her international career spanning residencies and exhibitions from Tokyo to Berlin. The piece highlights her distinctive use of color, texture, and spatial composition in works that blur the line between illustration and sculpture.
- Todd Radom Turns his Life-Long Passion for Baseball into New Book, 'The Ballpark and Beyond'
PRINT Magazine interviews designer and sports branding expert Todd Radom about his new illustrated book, 'The Ballpark and Beyond.' The book merges his lifelong passion for baseball with his design, illustration, and writing skills, offering a deeply personal exploration of the sport’s culture and history. Radom discusses the creative process, structure, and emotional significance of the project.
- Sister Mary Modernizes 150-Year-Old Genesee Beer Brand, Keeps Its Soul
PRINT Magazine features Sister Mary’s redesign of Genesee Beer, a 150-year-old Rochester-based brand. Led by founder and executive creative director Leigh Chandler, the project modernizes the beer’s identity while preserving its heritage and local pride. The refreshed packaging system emphasizes authenticity, handcrafted details, and storytelling rooted in the brand’s history.
- Design Army Rebrands Gold House With Elevated, Boundless Identity
Design Army created a new brand identity for Gold House, a non-profit celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The rebrand moves beyond the literal use of gold to a flexible, gradient-based system inspired by diverse Asian cultures. Led by Pum Lefebure, the project emphasizes timelessness, sophistication, and cultural authenticity across digital and event applications.
- Nan Parati’s Hand-Lettered Signs Define Jazz Fest’s Visual Rhythm
PRINT Magazine’s Type Tuesday feature profiles legendary sign writer Nan Parati, whose hand-painted lettering has defined the look of the New Orleans Jazz Fest for over four decades. In an interview with Charlotte Beach, Parati discusses her creative upbringing, her path from Whole Foods to festival art direction, and the evolution of her distinctive, high-contrast serif style. Her work embodies the joyful rhythm of the music festivals she serves, blending craft, geometry, and personality.
- Printed Matter Hosts 2026 LA Art Book Fair Celebrating Artists’ Books
PRINT Magazine reports on Printed Matter’s 2026 LA Art Book Fair, an annual event celebrating artists’ books and independent publishing. Executive Director Lesley Martin discusses the fair’s mission to preserve tactile, physical engagement with art books in an increasingly digital world. The fair featured 250 exhibitors at ArtCenter College of Design, highlighting diverse subcultures and archival projects exploring activist print histories.
- Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. Gives New Context to Street Art and Commercial Signage in New LACMA Show
The article profiles Los Angeles artist Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. and his new exhibition 'In Between Stops' at LACMA. The outdoor installation features 12 functional benches inspired by LA’s street art, signage, and cultural history. Gonzalez Jr. reflects on his background in sign painting and graffiti, using the project to honor local culture and critique advertising imagery.
- **Chicano Camera Culture Showcases Six Decades of Photography**
PRINT Magazine’s article by Charlotte Beach spotlights 'Chicano Camera Culture,' a major exhibition and book chronicling six decades of Chicana/o/x photography. Curated by Elizabeth Ferrer and presented at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the show features nearly 50 artists exploring identity, activism, and representation through diverse photographic techniques. The project underscores the evolution of Chicano visual culture and its enduring social impact.