Shortbread cookies were found to have a decidedly “well-behaved” lineage, being more proper and falling into the “tea cookie” category.
Old logo
New logo
In our initial discussions, one thing stood out: the client producing these premium artisan delicacies was spunky and adventurous in direct contrast to these “proper” cookies. I asked, “What if we were to see these cookies, talking amongst themselves, like a backstage, a video special, hearing their most unedited comments, foibles, concerns and vices?”
The client found this concept hysterical and knew we could bring a fresh pair of eyes to this rebranding.
The visual concept of “leaf lips” — a result of seeing how a leaf resembled a mouth — seemed like a match made in heaven for Botanical Bakery and would instantly stand apart from the paradigm of this category of cookie delicacy. Plus, we had the added value of the lips each being a different shade of colour for the different flavours.
The packaging colour range was decidedly brighter, almost like paper-cut shapes making the speech bubbles which announced the flavours from the brand’s lips.
In September 2010, this will be featured in Berlin, Germany, in an exhibit titled, “World’s Finest Package Design.”
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Comments
The “replicatability” of the brand design is beautifully executed; the idea of “leaf lips” is simple and very instantly recognisable and memorable. All in all, this brand identity WORKS. Superb work.
I agree with the positive comments (memorable, recognizable, etc.), although I wonder if the intended market is mostly female? This feels like a very feminine brand. (Granted, so was the old one, so maybe it is?)
Beautiful! Love the application of neon spot colours, not sure it gives a natural look but certainly stands out.
clever mark David!
Nice work David and congratulations for getting in to CA!! Love this design.
Beautiful and expressive work ! I have to say that thinking really changes the design execution and that to lateral thinking. Now, see how the color selection as been made and how the background and copy has been set upon it – as if every things are made for each other. Bravo!!
I like it! It is very fun and family oriented. Great job Dave!
Love the design! What inspired you? It’s fun and bright.
Witty and cheeky. I love this one. Some of the negative space looks a bit little on the horizontal mark, but I absolutely love the two liner, specially on the packaging, which ties everything in beautifully.
Love the font used for the flavour descriptions – what is it? Great logo execution!
Absolutely stunning. A perfect combination of whimsical and appropriate. The logo works very well and continues to remain memorable no matter what color is worked into it. Nice job!
Great work, love the colours, packaging, logo etc. But why the crown?