Design Overview

Design Brief

This project focuses on rebranding a small San Diego business to enhance its identity while maintaining its core values. The goal is to create a modern, approachable, and sustainable brand that appeals to a younger audience and works seamlessly across digital and physical platforms.

Design Solution

The new identity features a clean, dynamic logo paired with a vibrant, nature-inspired color palette. Thoughtful typography and intuitive layouts ensure clarity across packaging and digital assets. This rebrand strengthens the business’s presence while fostering a deeper connection with its community.

Client Name
Vitalize Chocolate
Industry
Food/Beverage
Brand Identity
Packaging
Conceptual

Research Phase

Brand Platform

Big Idea

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Core Purpose

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Attributes

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Positioning

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Voice

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Target Market Personas

Persona 1: "Curious Cathy"

Age: 28
Occupation: Marketing Coordinator
Location: Urban / Metro Area
Bio:
Cathy is a young professional working in a fast-paced marketing agency. She values creative problem-solving, works on multiple campaigns, and seeks tools that simplify her workflow. Outside of work, she enjoys weekend getaways, yoga, and checking out new brunch spots.

Goals:

  • Stay up to date with industry trends
  • Improve productivity and time management
  • Discover fresh and inspiring ideas

Pain Points:

  • Overwhelmed by too many tools
  • Struggles to balance creativity with deadlines
  • Needs resources that are both aesthetic and functional

Persona 2: "DIY Dave"

Age: 35
Occupation: Freelance Designer / Content Creator
Location: Suburban
Bio:
Dave is a self-taught creative who thrives on independence and experimentation. He manages his own design business, creates tutorials for his followers, and is always testing new tech and tools to improve his craft. He values versatility and resourcefulness.

Goals:

  • Expand his personal brand
  • Monetize content creation
  • Build meaningful client relationships

Pain Points:

  • Inconsistent income
  • Lack of structure in day-to-day tasks
  • Needs tools that scale with him

Persona 3: "Eco Ellie"

Age: 41
Occupation: Small Business Owner – Eco-friendly Skincare
Location: Coastal Town
Bio:
Ellie runs a small sustainable skincare brand focused on natural ingredients and eco-conscious packaging. She’s passionate about environmental education, community connection, and authenticity in branding.

Goals:

  • Grow online presence and customer loyalty
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Partner with like-minded brands

Pain Points:

  • Limited marketing budget
  • Hard to stand out in a saturated market
  • Needs branding that tells a story
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Logo Development

Logo Sketches and Revisions
Finalized Mark

Visual Identity and Exploration

Brand Colors
Typography
Exploration

Final Application

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