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Pop & Pac Studio

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May 22, 2022

Mindsparkle Mag

Zest Specialty Coffee

Zest; where you'll discover the perfect balance for Coffeekind. They are looking to the future. Uncovering flavor terrains, filled with wonder. Together they journey to new flavor destinations. With a balance of experience and exploration, they unearth coffee's diversity; enticing the coffee drinker to discover the flavors that make up their daily dose.

Zest had an undeniable strength in regional areas of Australia, and their sales at these locations reflected this. Pop & Pac Studio's objective was to elevate the brand and packaging so that it would have a broader national appeal. The challenge was to elevate the brand so that it could hold its own inside the trendy inner-city cafes, yet whatever we produced could not be so out of character that it would alienate Zest from its existing market and customer base.

The opportunity existed to create a brand that could flex on multiple levels. It could be bright and colorful, or subtle and succinct. It could be bold or light. This was true for the packaging, logos, and messaging; with the added intent to invite curiosity and therefore new customers. Overarchingly there existed an opportunity to establish a community, one with shared values that centered around family – a direct connection to the family-run business.

On one side, colorful graphics set Zest apart, allowing for a powerful shelf presence. On the reverse side, a more premium and understated feel adds breadth and diversity. Carefully crafted labels and sleeves communicate their attention to detail and knowledge for coffee, while the dividing line has been transformed into a window, a vehicle for two pieces to come together and tell one story. A simple yet playful packaging system designed for ease of assembly where ranges are separated based on their core colors. The diagonal line/device is a reference to the old 'Z' logo yet cleverly communicates Zest's 'Perfect Balance' positioning, associated messaging, and wordplay.

Additional credits Project: @zest_coffee Brand Identity, Collateral, Digital & Signage Design: @pop_and_pac Tins: @okelly.co Labels: @multicoloraustralia Sleeves: @press_print_solutions Sleeve Embossing: @tafedatexture

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