Design Inspiration: Fireworks Labels

Happy Fourth of July! In honor of our country’s 237th birthday, I’ve compiled some of my favorite fireworks labels and packaging designs. Notice one common theme in these labels is portraying a sense of danger!

Vintage Labels

Firework labels from the 60’s and 70’s are characterized by colorful repetition of patterns and illustrated elements.

WellsMineWithSerpents

 

A landmine AND serpents? Yes please!

Vesuvius

 

The clouds of ash are highlighted by bold primary colors.

CAC

 

This firecracker seems to mimic the sound of Tommy guns!

If you like vintage firework labels and packages, check out this archive:
http://www.cyber-heritage.co.uk/eclipse/oldie.htm

Coyote Packaging

CoyoteFireworks

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For the Coyote Fireworks identity, Roxy Torres was inspired by pioneer culture to design an illustrated logo and textural packaging concept.

http://thepackaginginsider.com/fireworks-packaging-2/

Next see the Fireworks Over America