contents**con-tents [kon-tents]: the material, including text and images, that constitutes this publication document.

Aug 1 – Aug 3 (p6-7)Aug 4 – Aug 7 (p8-9)

Aug 8 – Aug 10 (p10-11)Featuring: Coffee Artists (p12-13)

Aug 11 – Aug 13 (p14-15)

Aug 15 – Aug 16 (p16-17)Aug 17 – Aug 18 (p18-19)

Featuring: Dirceu Veiga (p20)Aug 19 – Aug 20 (p21)

Aug 21 – Aug 22 (p22-23)

Aug 23 – Aug 25 (p24-25)Aug 26 – Aug 27 (p26)

Featuring: Karen of Coffee Creations (p27)Aug 28 – Aug 31 (p28-29)

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Branka Injac (aka Baki)Editor and Creative Director

Fav Coffee: Flat White

Jasna Novovic (aka Jaca)Sub Editor

Fav Coffee: Cappuccino

Marja Barisic (aka Midge)Music Columnist

Fav Coffee: Mocha

Sinisa Misic (aka Sinister)Tech and Gadgets

Fav Coffee: Ristretto

Robin Va’auli (aka Rob)Illustrator and Art Director

Fav Coffee: Espresso

Violeta Jovanovic (aka Violetish)Fashion and Lifestyle

ColumnistFav Coffee: Latte

Editor’s Note“Short Black” is actually an Australian idiom for espresso. It is commonly used through the Land Down Under and it is as frequent as its sister equiv-alent – the “Flat White” (espresso with milk). Coffee seems to be one of those things that is a part of our every day lives, but that we rarely associ-ate with art and creativity – it’s more something we associate with keep us awake so we can try to be creative.

As the average designer would know, coffee (and depending on your country of residence, also a cigarette) is the one thing you can always rely on to get you through the tight deadlines and nagging directors. It’s the one thing most of us look forward to every morning on a work day, or ev-ery lazy, Sunday afternoon with friends or a loved one.

It’s the one thing that got us through last month’s computer crisis! And be-cause the July issue came out so late and we always focus on quality (not quantity) in our work, we decided that August would be perfect for a quick fix of creativity. Hence the “Short Black” issue. It’s like that quick swig on your way to work, between classes, or in the middle of briefs. It’s the cre-ative energy booster we all crave.

So even though the August issue is noticeably shorter than our usual ones, it is by no means less sweeter. Take a dive through the wonderful world of coffee art and be inspired by what others have done with their coffees. We have also included some feature artists who have taken their love of coffee to a completely new level, creating their masterpieces from this wonderful beverage.

And before I go, let me say that we have some great stuff lined up for you in the coming months – lots of inspiration, competitions and creativity! But until then, darling readers and friends, start flipping through these pages (especially if you’ve got a creative brief to answer to) because we guaran-tee you’ll be wired by the time you’re done with it.

Until next time: Imagine. Believe. Create. Achieve.

Baki

Cover Art by Sinisa Misic

Title: SHORT BLACK

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Sunday August 1, 2010

Monday August 2, 2010

“The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the

cheering influence of theafternoon or evening cup of tea

cannot be expected toreproduce.”

- Sir Oliver Wendell Holmes

“No one can understand the truth until he drinks of coffee’s frothy

goodness.” - Sheik Abd-al-Kadir

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Tuesday August 3, 2010

Coffee? – By B Coffee?I ask to mask my desireA seemingly innocent requestYou complyOur intentions are obviousWe’re not going to lie Coffee?I ask to make you mineA subtle scent of morningYou are divineThe caffeine heats my yearningFor our bodies to entwine Coffee?I delicately trace the tipOf the porcelain mugWith my lipsLike an aphrodisiac drugFrom my finger I softly lick Coffee?We relish in the aromatic delightSipping our bitter, creamy drinkFlat whiteWe start to thinkCoffee?Mine or yours?Tonight?

“A morning without coffee is like sleep.”

- Unknown

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Wednesday August 4, 2010

Thursday August 5, 2010

“Over second and third cups flow matters of high finance, high state,

common gossip and lowcomedy. [Coffee] is a social

binder, a warmer of tongues, asoberer of minds, a stimulant of wit, a foiler of sleep if you want

it so. From roadside mugs to the classic demi-tasse, it is the perfect

democrat.”- Unknown

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64 by Rio Coffee@ The Dieline

Australia based Voice creates a premium, contemporary design for Rio Coffee.

“Rio Coffee has been hand roasting Australia’s favourite Coffees since 1964, with 14 varieties already in their portfolio. The aim was to create a premium coffee product that reinforced Rio Coffee’s longevity in the coffee industry and evoking a sense of nostalgia by looking back at the birth of the brand.

The aim was to create a premium, contemporary solution whilst maintaining a style reminiscent of the 60s. The design is influenced the by colours and pat-terns of the 60s. It uses simple geometric shapes and colours to represent the rising aroma and steam from a cup of coffee. Tin was chosen to package the coffee as to reinforce its connection to the past as well as underpin its premium status.” - Andrew Gibbs for The Dieline

Friday August 6, 2010

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Monday August 9, 2010

Sunday August 8, 2010

“I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but

because we have thumbs so we can make coffee.” - Flash Rosenberg

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Artemis Coffee@ The Dieline

“Watts Design, Melbourne, Australia is brand specialist creating packaging for all types of products. Coffee roasting has become a popular craft in Australia. This small company blends and roasts its own coffee beans. The branding was to be stylish, contemporary with a touch of fine art. A simple, uncluttered solution in a busy on-shelf environment.”

- Andrew Gibbs for The Dieline

Tuesday August 10, 2010

“No coffee can be good in the mouth that does not first send a

sweet offering of odor to thenostrils.”

- Henry Ward Beecher

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Featuring: The Coffee Artists™

Angel Sarkela-SaurCoffee Artist™University of Minnesota Duluth Business Degree with emphasis in Marketing 1999 Self taught artist creating works for over twenty years.

Angel’s favorite works vary by subject. Some are conceptual such as “Ilmarinen’s Journey to the Northland”, based on the Finnish folktales from the Kalevala. Other paintings are more re-alistic such as “The Coffee Connoisseur.” Many paintings reflect subjects close to her heart. Her love of nature comes through in many paintings. The sepia tones help to enhance the warm nos-talgic feelings associated with her subjects. Angel also loves to draw and paint with other mediums.Her ultimate goal is to travel all over the world and painting her experiences.

www.justcoffeeart.com

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Andrew SaurCoffee Artist ™University of Minnesota Duluth Degree in Graphic Design Depart-mental Honors Magna cum laude 1999Andy’s favorite works are the ones that reflect his Scandinavian heritage. For almost each exhibition, Andy would like to paint a Viking ship, Nordic symbols, or other images in reference to Scandinavia. His favorite painting from this genre is “Nordic Storm of Fury” which depicts a wind god blowing into the sail of a Viking ship. Another idea that piques Andy’s interest is the little events in thedaily life. Leaves, coffee cups, mosquito bites and ants haveall been subjects of his paintings. He correlates the everyday occurrences with the coffee color, being a sepia tone, to old photos and memories. That strong connection creates a warm mood.

Aside from being a graphic designer, Andy likes to carve wooden figures out of branches, take photos of his Boston Terrier, Gidget, and read Nordic mythology.

His ultimate goal is to travel the world and paint his experiences, then come back to his gallery to showcase the works.

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Wednesday August 11, 2010

Thursday August 12, 2010

“Way too much coffee. But if it weren’t for the coffee, I’d have no

identifiable personalitywhatsoever.”

- David Letterman

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Friday August 13, 2010

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Sunday August 15, 2010

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Monday August 16, 2010

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Intelligentsia Coffee@ The Dieline

Intelligentsia Coffee, founded on the premise: buy, roast, and serve the finest coffees available. An award-winning coffee company based in Chicago, where they have three locations and one in Silver Lake (So. Cal.).Coffee supplied by growers and importers that are known to be both environmentally and socially responsible.

The coffee bag: A permeated foil bag, with a one way valve, keep-ing oxygen out and allowing carbon dioxide to escape. It’s a beautiful matte red foil (Pantone 179), with a high gloss varnish highlighting the wings and the bottom portion of the bag. Decaf is a soft blue (Pantone 2915).

The logo signifies a brand mission to elevate coffee to a new level, hence the cup held by wings.Intelligentsia logo and bag designed by: Planet Propaganda in Madison WI.

Tuesday August 17, 2010

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Wednesday August 18, 2010

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Dirceu Veiga is a Brasilian Designer living in Curitiba (South of Brazil ). He began his career in 1994, working as an illustrator of children’s books for several publishing companies.

In 2001 he opened his own design studio called Shoffar Studio, which would have its name changed to Fast Icon Studio in 2003.Nowadays, Dirceu is, as he put it “passionate, dedicated and especialized about providing creative services in custom icon

design, illustration and graphic solutions, to over 100 customers worldwide”.

An admirer of both coffee and art, in 2007 Dirceu decided to mix the two passions and em-barked upon a journey he still pursues today – Coffee Art!

Featuring: Dirceu Veigawww.coffeeonpaper.com

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Thursday August 19, 2010

Friday August 20, 2010

“Sleep is a symptom of caffeine deprivation.”

- Author Unknown

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Saturday August 21, 2010

“Coffee, which makes thepoliticians wise,

And see through all things with his half-shut eyes.”

- Alexander Pope

“Be a coffee-drinking individual - espresso yourself!”

- Unknown

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Sunday August 22, 2010

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Likewise Coffee@ The Dieline

“Invented a brand of coffee and the packaging. It’s called Likewise because I liked the idea of connecting with other people over a cup of coffee. Historically, coffee is experienced with others and ideas are formed then discussed. The form of the bag is influenced by the large Dixie Crystals bag of sugar, with the stitching at the top. The idea being that the coffee roaster would have a coffee shop in the front, sealing the bags for sale right after roasted, but also selling the beans right in the shop in the customer’s own tin. The identity is continued throughout all of these eclectic applications by a border and the logotype.”

Designed by Greg Mihalko. - Andrew Gibbs for The Dieline

Monday August 23, 2010

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Tuesday August 24, 2010

Wednesday August 25, 2010

“I make serious coffee - so strong it wakes up the neighbours.”

- Unknown

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Thursday August 26, 2010

Friday August 27, 2010

“Suave molecules of Mocha stir up your blood, without causing excess heat; the

organ of thought receives from it afeeling of sympathy; work becomes easier

and you will sit down without distress to your principal repast which will restore

your body and afford you a calm,delicious night.”

- Prince Tallyrand

“Black as the devil, Hot as hell,Pure as an angel, Sweet as love.

- Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord”

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Karen has been a creator since childhood, but a portrait class at age 14 unexpectedly propelled her into an art ca-reer. Her love for coffee was born in the late Kaldi’s Cof-feehouse in New Orleans, where she would go everyday to sketch her fellow French Quarter locals while sipping a black coffee with a dash of nutmeg on top.After moving back home to Tulsa, Oklahoma, she was intro-duced to the joys of top-quality espresso at Nordaggio’s Cof-fee, and finally the link between coffee and art connected when she began painting with it.Soon she learned the art of espresso itself by becoming a barista, though art is now her full-time job. Painting in coffee is a refreshing break from Karen’s work in oils, watercolor, and pencil.

Featuring: Karen of Coffee Creationswww.coffee-art.com

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Saturday August 28, 2010

Sunday August 29, 2010

“Coffee leads men to trifle away their time, scald their chops, and spend their money, all for a little base, black, thick, nasty, bitter,

stinking nauseous puddle water.” - The Women’s Petition Against

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Monday August 30, 2010

Tuesday August 31, 2010

“Do I like my coffee black?There are other colors?”

- Unknown

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Features:

Coffee Artistswww.justcoffeeart.com

Dirceu Veigawww.coffeeonpaper.com

Karen of Coffee Creationswww.coffee-art.com