Brand Transformation //  

A premium water bottle brand with a unique cult following.

Role:
Senior Art Director

Year:
2021


  • Unlike the traditional problem-solving cases, our task was centered around harnessing the potential for exponential growth and transforming the brand from a cult favorite to an iconic staple in popular culture. Working collaboratively with the Essentia leadership team, we embarked on a mission to evolve their identity, establish consistency, and provide clarity across all brand touchpoints.

    We undertook a comprehensive revamp of the brand's visual identity and digital experience, including the design of the product, branding guidelines, website, and social media presence. We redesigned their bottle icon, overhauled the brand's design language, and optimized their retail visibility. The new brand design captured Essentia's bold, unique character, highlighting its 'overachieving' essence.

  • The concept reimagines bottled water as a membership, not a purchase. At the center is a premium reusable bottle in eco-friendly washable metal, designed with a sleek, modern aesthetic that aligns with Essentia's brand identity. Each bottle carries a unique code on the base that links to a personal subscription, tracks refills, and signals membership in Essentia.

    A shift from one-time buy to ongoing ritual. Less product, more practice.

Credits

Agency: Droga5
Role: Creative / Art Direction / Design
ECD: Alexander Nowak
Creative Director: Marybeth Ledesma
Copywriter: Jordan Dodson


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