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PROBLEM:
The 4 Rebels brand of Vodka had been in the market for approximately 6 months and sales were lagging in the Chicagoland regional market. Unfortunately, the brand existed with nothing more than its packaging as no marketing materials had been created to support the sales effort.SOLUTION:
We set out to create a bold brand image that would match the personalities of the company’s founders and their vision. The initial brand launch and marketing campaign were specifically developed to target consumers who were choosing mainstream, European brands of Vodka.RESULT:
The series of posters and magazine ads that we created effectively communicated the bold, authoritative, & rebellious nature of the brand. The brand’s image is now succinct and aids in promoting sales, regional distribution is soon to expand to a national scale.
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When the founder of Voss Water decided to launch a luxury anti-aging skin care line for sale on HSN and QVC, he contacted designproject to create a brand from the ground up.SOLUTION:
By leveraging our knowledge of the skin care market and consumer, we created a visual identity for the brand that is centered on this anti-aging formula’s unique ingredients. The new visual identity drove our solutions for naming, packaging and collateral executions.RESULT:
ANËVA Norway was well received by the QVC and HSN teams.
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Explaining a new concept is never easy. Position-Tech’s proprietary Position-Specific Cleat System was so unique that the complicated product story was in danger of confusing consumers.SOLUTION:
dp created visual positioning boards that helped articulate the look and feel of both the 2D and 3D aspects of the Position-Tech brand. Upon choosing a visual direction multiple package forms were created to showcase the compelling product design. The chosen structure featured a folding panel that allowed the graphics to visually and verbally communicate the detailed point of difference.RESULT:
Since launching in 2010 Position-Tech has gained placement in a number of essential retail outlets, such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Modell’s, Champs Sports, and The Foot Locker.
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PROBLEM:
designproject was contacted by JW Marriott to create interior graphics for an upscale sports bar for a premiere hotel and conference center in downtown Indianapolis. dp was challenged to create designs that felt appropriate for a sports venue but retained the upscale concept of the restaurant.SOLUTION:
Inspired by the sporting heritage of the city of Indianapolis a 20x30ft photographic collage was designed. The graphic elements of the collage were integrated into 3 private dining areas of the restaurant.RESULT:
The resulting ceiling and wall murals elegantly balanced the raw energy of sporting events with the sophistication of the interior.
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Following the construction of a premier hotel and conference center in Downtown Indianapolis JW Marriott contacted designproject to help with naming and branding the Italian bistro contained within the complex.SOLUTION:
Through a process of blending keen consumer insights and research with elements of classic Italian design designproject was able to develop multiple naming options followed by a range of graphic identities.RESULT:
The chosen identity was inspired by hand painted Tuscan tile and accurately depicted the integration of richness and sophistication that were essential to the concept of the restaurant. Elements of the logo were used throughout the restaurant interior and on product packaging.
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When Procter & Gamble embarked on the challenge of updating the interior of its iconic corporate office towers in downtown Cincinnati Ohio we were challenged with designing graphic pieces that would integrate the company’s food and beverage brands with the new interior spaces.SOLUTION:
We leveraged our brand development experience to breakdown and identify iconic colors and shapes for each brand. This approach allowed us to create a common design and form language representing a wide array of brands. This language guided our decisions regarding artwork and furniture choices.RESULT:
The custom designed pop art murals and bold furniture choices infused the workspaces with fun and were representational of the light hearted spirit of the brands housed on the 8th floor.
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PROBLEM:
In 2003 Starbucks Coffee had officially staked it’s claim as the definitive, ubiquitous coffee retailer. Despite a significant offering the brand was not seeing the traction they had expected in the mass retail environment.SOLUTION:
Our mission was to reconnect the consumer with the Starbucks story. We created a design that referenced the creativity of the current retail packaging and reinforced the equities of grow, roast, brew and aroma.RESULT:
The resulting packaging tested well with Starbucks loyalists and new consumers. The distinctive design and vibrant color palate became a beacon on shelf, while remaining true to the sophistication of the Starbucks experience.
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PROBLEM:
The Millstone brand was launching socially & environmentally responsible line of coffees in the mass retail channel. The new line would be offered with a significant price increase over the existing line as a result of achieving various sustainable practice certifications.SOLUTION:
We developed an endorsement strategy for the Millstone Signature Collection. Assuring that target consumers would recognize and identify with the sustainability certifications.RESULT:
The packaging exhibited the significant differences between the Millstone base line and the Millstone Signature Collection by focusing on the Fair Trade and Rainforest certifications. This allowed the brand to reach a consumer niche that was previously unattainable.
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PROBLEM:
How do you position a start-up brand & service that brings together two opposing elements like consumerism & environmentalism?SOLUTION:
Our project team built a fresh, clean, and contemporary brand that was relevant to the target consumer. Our positioning of the brand allowed the unique product & service offering to be easily understood by the public. The brand launch was additionally supported with a suite of marketing materials.RESULT:
Our brand strategy work, and subsequent design efforts provided the development team all the tools they needed to achieve their goal of impressing potential investors.
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PROBLEM:
designproject wanted to get the attention of the owners of Two Brothers Brewing, a local beer brewing company in the Chicago area.SOLUTION:
Creative development focused upon developing a series of beer bottles & labels that were inspired by other famous brothers, such as the Brothers Grimm, the Mitchell Brothers, the Mario Brothers, and Jesse & Frank James.RESULT:
A suite of bottles was selected and customized graphics were applied to create packaging comps that were delivered to the prospect.
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PROBLEM:
Most people have trouble trying to understand the direct connection with the electric power they use and the impact of their use upon the planet.SOLUTION:
Using recycled meter-boxes, these terrariums are a thought-provoking item for the home.RESULT:
DP:1 has created much buzz and online sales. DP:1 is currently offered at Sprout Home which is a retailer specializing in urban gardening, they have stores in Chicago and New York.
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PROBLEM:
When the web address for the Chicago Public Library was changed to chipublib.org the organization needed a creative way to communicate the new address to the public.SOLUTION:
designproject created a poster depicting the letters of the web address illustrated to resemble iconic Chicago landmarks.RESULT:
The resulting design was seen to represent the close connection between the library and the City of Chicago. The design was requested for permanent display within the library.
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2010 was not the year to open an investment firm unless you approach wealth management from a completely different perspective. Momentum Asset Management does just that. Our challenge was to design an identity system that graphically communicates the MAM philosophy.SOLUTION:
Momentum Asset Management bases their investment strategy on a proprietary equation for timing the market. Our solution was rooted in creating a sophisticated and arresting identity for the Momentum brand. By leveraging graph paper patterns and turning them on their axis we created a design that is based in order but viewed from a skewed perspective.RESULT:
The result is an identity that is authoritative and classic while successfully communicating that Momentum has in untraditional perspective on investing.
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PROBLEM:
How do you establish your brand when you’ve been manufacturing private label products for more than 20 years?SOLUTION:
Starting with strategic work such as competitive audits and 1-on-1 customer interviews, designproject was able to understand the key elements of the brand as seen by their customers and then leverage those components to create meaningful brand equities.RESULT:
PolyScience is now seen as one of the industry leaders and their brand is one of the most well known in the temperature control area of lab equipment. Our work has provided the foundation for future growth and revenue.
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PROBLEM:
PolyScience manufactures high-end cooking devises that allow chefs such as The French Laundry’s, Thomas Keller to create their exotic dishes. Although they have seen record growth in their business-to-business channel the consumer channel was struggling.SOLUTION:
By examining PolySceince’s laboratory roots and positioning them as the authority on molecular gastronomic cooking, we were able to create a branded look and identity for the their culinary business.RESULT:
PolyScience has seen increased traffic to their website and has garnered accolades from veteran retailers such as Williams-Sonoma for their design and branding efforts.
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PROBLEM:
iWerks Entertainment wanted to manufacture a state of the art 70mm motion picture film camera. They wanted this camera to be the premier camera available to film crews.SOLUTION:
Designers and Engineers worked closely together to develop one of the most advanced 70mm film cameras ever. High performance materials such as Titanium and Carbon Fiber Composite were used to reduce weight and not sacrifice functionality.RESULT:
Only 3 of the cameras were ever produced at a cost of nearly $500K each. The cameras have been in service for over 15 years and continue to be the best equipment available.
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