Retail package design with a focus on stand-out visuals, memorable branding and ease of shoppability. MLD offers logo design, product photography, illustration and variety extensions for new and established products. See some of the work below.
By defining a brand personality of young, cool and mysterious, a huge opportunity surfaced to use a rich black color pallet that would stand apart from the sea of rainbow colors the competition was using. A brand name of ‘5’ was developed that references the 5 senses that the product was designed to awaken. The final package employed embossing, varnishes and foils that all enhanced the visual and tactile nature of the 5 senses concept.
GH Cretors has a long history, established in 1885 with the invention of the first large-scale commercial popcorn machine. With a refresh of their retail package design to convey a brand voice of Handcrafted Small-Batch Popcorn, sales immediately popped off the charts. Large, bold product photography and color pallets couple with filigree elements for a unique play on modern with a nod to heritage.
Eagle Foods realized there was a big opportunity within the retail popcorn category: a fun kid focused product! Kids love the fun quirky monsters, each with their own personality. Parents love a more wholesome, less-processed snack for their little monsters. A bold, unique look and product created immediate buzz among retail buyers and consumers.
With a name like LUV, the brand conveys an overall bright and happy graphic visual language using jewel-toned packaging, with a flowing logotype for a unique visual that creates lasting consumer recognition. Tonal circle-burst background patterns convey many of LUV’s attributes: expansive, celebratory, uplifting and bursting with flavor. It is a modern version of 60’s op-art and groovy-fun!
Popcorn Indiana embodies the small midwestern spirit of its namesake, with a focus on wholesome ingredients, and a tagline of "Fresh from the Heartland". Consistently branded red color pallet and bold flavor variety ribbons create a look that is easy to shop. Custom popped-ear-of-corn icon in the logo is memorable and speaks to fluffy, fresh kernels that are delicious!