5 Spring & Summer Catalogs to Inspire You
Stuck in a creative rut? Feeling like your catalog designs need a summery refresh? Fear not! I’ve rounded up 5 gorgeous spring and summer catalogs that will have you buzzing with ideas for your next project.
You know I’m a total design geek, always on the lookout for work that gets me fired up! With summer vibes in the air, I’ve been crushing hard on these five spring and summer catalogs. I’ll review each catalog and provide my insight and thoughts on: 1. The Wow Factor, 2. Why I Love it, 3. How it Caught My Eye, 4. Borrow Brilliance – what can we learn and take from it?
These catalogs have that fresh energy we should be channeling, and they’re bursting with brilliant ideas to glean.
Now, let’s get into it and explore My Top 5 Spring and Summer Catalogs!
1. Get Lost in Paradise with Bali Beach Bracelets and more!
The Wow Factor: I stopped scrolling right away when I saw this catalog. It was like an instant full body and mind transport to the beach and I was ready to feel the sand in between my toes, the gentle breeze from the sea, and the warm sun embracing me.
Why I Love it: What’s not to love? Summer beach vibes, beautiful, intricately beaded jewelry; and above all, a nice clean catalog layout. It’s very easy on the eyes to look through.
How it Caught My Eye: I’ve seen this catalog a few times over the years, and it consistently creates the warm fuzzies for me each time I see it. As Creative Director, that tells me this catalog works for their audience as well. Considering the overall design has remained the same each time I’ve seen it, that tells me it is effective.
Borrow Brilliance: Play up sustainable packaging and product options; it’s always a great choice. Creating holistic themes that enhance your brand identity will be remembered by your audience.
If you’re inspired to shop, like I am, head over to Lost in Bali now! https://lostinbali.com/
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2. Evoke Your Design Senses with Burlington Design Gallery!
The Wow Factor: I love home decor and creating a space that feels absolutely amazing! This catalog has the power to invite you into a world of possibilities. By using carefully curated themes, it helps you envision how these pieces and spaces could transform your own space, and maybe even change your life! That’s inspirational!
Why I Love it: Let’s be honest, home decorating can be overwhelming. This catalog makes it enjoyable! The beautiful photography creates a sense of ease and excitement for the reader. It allows me to instantly daydream about how I would feel in that space.
How it Caught My Eye: This catalog masterfully uses squares to guide the eye and create a sense of visual rhythm. The square format makes me curious to explore each section. It creates a sense of anticipation, like there’s a little surprise waiting to be discovered in each one!
Borrow Brilliance: Even if you don’t use strict squares, think about how the layout of your catalog guides the eye. Are there elements that feel too cluttered or too sparse?
Want more? Me too! Check out Burlington Design Gallery online: https://www.burlingtondesigngallery.com/
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3. Embrace Timeless Craftsmanship with American West Leather Goods
The Wow Factor: Rich heritage comes alive! This catalog doesn’t just showcase leather goods, it awakens the spirit of the American West. The imagery and storytelling transport you to a place of rugged landscapes, timeless craft, and enduring quality.
Why I Love it: There’s something undeniably special about American-made products, and this catalog celebrates that. You can practically smell the leather and feel the history behind each stitch. It’s a perfect blend of quality materials, timeless design, and a touch of Western flair.
How it Caught My Eye: There’s something about leather that evokes a sense of nostalgia, of craftsmanship passed down through generations. This catalog captures that perfectly. The product photography isn’t just about showcasing items, it’s about telling a story. The image of the woman with the purse against the wide-open prairie immediately conjured that feeling of freedom and connection to something timeless. That’s the power of evocative imagery – it speaks to our senses and memories on a deeper level.
Borrow Brilliance: Storytelling that sells: Don’t just describe your products, tell the story behind them. How are they crafted? What materials are used? Who are the artisans behind each piece? This catalog emanates this principle beautifully.
Experience the Legacy and Explore the American West Leather Collection online! https://www.americanwest.cc/
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4. Make a Statement with SANCO Cabinetry for your Kitchen
The Wow Factor: Forget the standard catalog format! This daring use of color blocks adds an element of surprise and delight. It’s a reminder that sometimes the simplest design choices can pack the biggest punch. This catalog uses a minimal color palette, but in a strategic way. The color blocks guide your eyes along the pages to the products, it’s genius.
Why I Love it: The layout is clear and easy to navigate, very intuitive, making it easy to find information. It’s also more of a minimalist design and not crowded or cluttered, it’s very clean. Never underestimate the power of a simple color theme. The simple color theme highlights the products and does not distract.
How it Caught My Eye: The color blocks in combination with negative space immediately caught my attention. Bold text combinations with subtle lines and explanatory diagrams, the colors accent the product beautifully. This catalog is a visual treat and symphony for any designer! What a wonderful combination of how the most basic design elements such as color blocks, shapes and simple lines can transform the ordinary into extraordinary!
Borrow Brilliance: Looking for creative ways to showcase your products without the clutter? This catalog can help you combine an array of products with a simple color palette that works in favor of your products, not against them.
Discover your perfect style and browse their full collection online: https://www.sancocabinetry.com/
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5. Live the Sporting Life Now with HEYBO Outdoors!
The Wow Factor: Translating feelings with imagery? BIG WIN here! The greatest challenge, and the greatest accomplishment share the same concept in design: You want to make your audience FEEL something. I don’t even have a boat, but this catalog makes me feel like I do! I’m on the lake fishing and having the time of my life, and now I need all the products they are selling. See how what works?
Why I Love it: This catalog is very well designed from cover to cover. Not only does it showcase products beautifully, it embodies an enticing blend of professional photography, large images that catch feelings, and I love the predictive programming in their text descriptions (this is huge!). Example: “The short sleeve version of your favorite button-down shirt is the Augusta Dress Shirt.” See how they used “your favorite” before you even buy it, genius.
How it Caught My Eye: Normal, everyday people having a great time together on the boat, the entire catalog is very realistic and relatable. It’s not full of Sports Illustrated swimsuit models or Gucci cologne models. That couple there – they have a few wrinkles. Small details like that make it very comfortable to look at without feeling like you’re not “on the level.”
Borrow Brilliance: This catalog has a brilliant flow of negative space, high quality and relatable photos, translates feelings with every photo. The products are represented after a full photo category page, which I really like. For example, you’ll see a full photo of a man on a beach with his dog, title of “SHORTS” and a nice description. This photo page translates feelings, and the products practically sell themselves!
Want more HEYBO Outdoor life? Why wouldn’t you! Check them out online: https://heybooutdoors.com/
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These spring and summer catalogs are overflowing with inspiration, making it clear that the possibilities for print are truly endless. Whether you’re drawn to the beachy vibes of Bali Beach Bracelets or the bold simplicity of SANCO Cabinetry, there’s a design lesson in each one.
My hope is that these standout examples have ignited your own creative spark!
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