DISTILLERIE CASTAN - GLOBAL DESIGN

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GLOBAL DESIGN

An artisan distiller for three generations in Occitanie, with skills passed down from father to son.

The story of Distillerie Castan is closely tied to the family history. It all started with the grandfather, Gilbert, followed by the father, and today, the son continues the tradition. At the heart of this story is an old red copper still dating back to 1929, which accompanied grandfather Gilbert on his travels throughout the Tarn region, producing smooth and fine spirits.

Produced by Sébastian Castan, Vilanova is a French whisky from the third generation of an artisan distillery. The hallmark of the distillery is producing only single cask whiskies with unique characteristics. Crafted artisanally, Vilanova is an excellent French whisky.

We were tasked to redesign the brand identity of Distillerie Castan, as well as its Vilanova whisky range.

Identity of Distillerie Castan:

We created a crest representing all facets of the house activities. The shape of the crest is inspired by the coat of arms of the Occitanie region.

Highlighting barley cultivation: the farm and distillery. The barley is grown by the Castan family on their ancestral lands.

Water sourcing: the distillery draws its water from a depth of 110 meters, sourced from a natural spring that gives Vilanova whisky its unique character and taste.

Aging: The Vilanova range offers different aging types: in old white wine barrels and French oak, as well as in old red wine barrels and French oak.

Identity and Packaging Design for the Vilanova Whisky Range:

To highlight the strengths of this range, we chose black and white photographs that tell the brand's story, combined with colorful and modern graphics representing the new generation.

Berbie: The first Single Malt distilled by Distillerie Castan (photo of the barley cultivated by the family).

Gost: A unique edition aged in old Bourbon barrels (photo of the barrel).

Roja: The heart of this story lies in an old red copper still (photo of the still).

Terrocita: Refers to the land of the region (photo of the region).

Argile: Reminding  of the clay soil of Occitanie and the use of spring water (photo of the spring).

Assignments :
Brand Identity
Packaging design

KARUKERA - PACKAGING DESIGN

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PACKAGING DESIGN

PACKAGING DESIGN

Karukera launched a new range of agricultural rum punches from Guadeloupe.

Passed down from generation to generation, the recipes of the Karukera house combine freshly cut tropical fruits, vanilla, and agricultural rum from Guadeloupe.

Three flavors: Maracuja/Passion fruit, Mango/Passion fruit, and Victoria Pineapple.

A design that we wanted to illuminate with sunshine and good vibes, with custom illustrations created with real illustrative distinction, full of colors and modernity.

An ode to celebration and sharing that brings a breath of fresh air to the world of ready-to-drink punches.

A punch that will stand out on every table, at every party.

Assignments :
Packaging Design  

COMTESSE DU BARRY - CHRISTMAS 2020

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DESIGN PACKAGING

A gourmet tour in an enchanted forest.

As every year, we have been charged with the entire creation of the Christmas range of La Comtesse Du Barry.

Pour 2020, we designed a magical world in which good food and creativity combine to express the best of French produce in its compositions.

An enchanting range of forest-themed gifts that carry the eater off on a festive journey. It is an invitation to escape to the enchanted forest. 

Unusual advent calendars, enchanting receptacles, refined specialties from the land and the sea... each product undergoes stringent selection and is painstakingly worked in an ode to Epicureanism that varies pleasures and delights the palate. 

Sweet calendar: every tree hides a gourmet chocolate to make the wait up to Christmas as delicious as possible. The calendar stands as a decoration, and a new tree emerges every day to create an enchanted forest. 

Savory calendar: Advent calendars are traditionally thought of as something you open every morning. But why not, in a slight twist, leave the surprise for the evening hour?

This Advent calendar takes the form of a 48 cm high cardboard Christmas tree to assemble. It will blend perfectly with your Christmas decorations. 24days of waiting, with 24 little packages to open and discover the best specialties from France.

Foie gras, porcini mushrooms and truffles gift box: a numbered limited edition containing the sweetness of foie gras, the delicate aroma of porcini mushrooms and the power of truffles in a pyramid-shaped box with a contemporary iridescent forest decoration. 

Assignments:
Packaging design

MAISON BLIN ARTISAN PASTA

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GLOBAL DESIGN

Sébastien Blin asked the agency to develop a packaging concept that stands out from current trends by highlighting the traditional and innovative aspects of his products. He has just created his brand of flavoured pasta made in Beauce, France. His ambition is to sell his products through all the premium grocery stores in Paris, in a spirit of short local marketing circuits, since his farm is located a mere 50 km from the capital.

Brand name creation. We have opted for an authentic name, both traditional and modern, which uses the client’s last name. The addition of the word “Maison” reflects know-how and reliability, and does not limit the range to pasta.

While creating the packaging, we were looking for something simple, elegant and easy to identify, which stands well apart from the competition with a signed folded part on the top of the package that evokes windmill sails, since the wheat is milled in a nearby mill. The product can be seen through windows that are shaped to convey identity and blend in with the graphics.

For the graphics that identify Maison Blin, we continued with the combination of modernity and tradition, drawing inspiration from the simple recipes of the products. The drawing of one of the ingredients in an engraving style and graphic spots of colour to symbolise the other ingredient come together to express the concept of the brand: dual taste. 

The result is a clean design and a product that can be understood at first glance.

This graphics style will be used on all the advertising material of the brand.

All the images were taken directly in the Maison Blin farm, in natural light to stress the genuine and natural side of the brand.

Which ones would you choose?
www.maisonblin.fr

Assignments:
Brand strategy
Naming
Brand identity
Packaging design
Iconography
Web design

APERITIF KITS FROM LA MAISON KYRËGAL

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GLOBAL DESIGN

APERITIF KITS combining spreads and crackers with a tasting ritual for food lovers.

The aim was to develop packaging with a strong identity that would reflect an original and innovative concept of ready-to-eat foods served with an aperitif.

A shape and packaging that clearly sets apart the product by making the kit unique as well as practical, attractive and almost playful. Aimed at a wide audience and to be taken away wherever you want, at home, with family or friends or on an adventure like a picnic in the wild, etc. Gift packaging to make the product a real treat-yourself buy which encourages you to share it and get together with others.

Each APERITIF KIT includes complementary flavours based on cookies, a spread and a condiment. Products preserved in three glass containers accompanied by two wooden spatulas. Cardboard case covered with custom illustrations playing with three foodie openings, embellished with a practical handle to transport the product in perfect harmony with the transportable side of the box.

Our agency has also designed a tasting tray that elegantly carries the three festive foods that will go with the aperitif drinks. Creates a real moment of relaxation and simple culinary pleasures.

These boxes, distributed in wine shops and delicatessens, come in three traditional designs (fish, meat and vegetables) symbolising the local region. Three motifs, three indulgent illustrations and “good mood” colour coding to clearly present each design and each complementary flavour.

Separate kits with overall coherence, making you want to discover all the “symphonies of flavours”.

Assignments:
Brand identity
Packaging design
Product design