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INDEPENDENT CONCEPT05 / 06
Brand Identity / Packaging
Specialty Tea & Coffee • 2024

BrewZen

A self-initiated beverage identity exploring ritual, origin and quiet premium positioning.

Note: BrewZen is an independent concept project exploring how a specialty beverage brand could move away from conventional aesthetics toward something calmer and more ritual-led.

BrewZen
Year2024
RoleIndependent Concept / Packaging Design
IndustrySpecialty Tea & Coffee
StatusINDEPENDENT CONCEPT
Scope4 Workstreams

01 — Context

BrewZen is an independent concept project exploring how a specialty beverage brand could move away from noisy commercial aesthetics toward mindful brewing rituals.

02 — Objective

Design a packaging and brand identity architecture rooted in visual tranquility, tactile textures, and heritage storytelling.

03 — Approach

Combined line-art illustrations (steaming cup, botanical leaf, tea garden rows), tranquil green and soothing beige hues, and elegant typography.

05 — Design Intent

Design Intent & Exploration

Demonstrates how quiet, ritual-focused branding and tactile packaging can create genuine differentiation in consumer beverage categories.

Scope of Work

Concept BriefPackaging ArchitectureVisual IdentityTone of Voice

Key Deliverables

  • Visual Identity System
  • Illustrated Emblem & Wordmark
  • Brand Story Guidelines
  • Colour Palette Specifications
  • Typography (Glycerints & Satoshi)
  • Drinkware & Packaging Mockups
04 — System in Context

Visual Documentation

The Story Behind BrewZen
The Story Behind BrewZen

Brand cover featuring agricultural origin, tea plantation, and illustrated emblem.

Emblem & Wordmark Lockup
Emblem & Wordmark Lockup

Illustrated badge combining steaming cup, botanical leaf, and tea terrace rows in green and warm ochre.

Brand Story & Heritage
Brand Story & Heritage

"Born from the desire to combine the mindful ancient art of tea brewing with modern practices..."

Colors
Colors

Deep Tranquil Green (#1B4037), Warm Soothing Beige (#F3C071), Soft Green (#608C7D), and Light Beige (#FFE4B3).

Brand Typography
Brand Typography

Primary typeface Glycerints serif paired with secondary typeface Satoshi.

Business Card System
Business Card System

Embossed business cards with tactile forest green and cream paper textures.

Packaging Application
Packaging Application

Minimalist brand application on paper cup drinkware.

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