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Wine Can Label Project Case Study

This project aimed to design a wine can label for Twocan, a product inspired by toucan conservation efforts at Rescue Ranch. The goal was to create packaging that appealed to Generation Z by blending bold aesthetics with a deeper mission of environmental advocacy.

Problem Identification

The challenge of the project was to create a wine can label that stood out visually while also communicating Twocan's conservation-driven purpose. The solution needed to resonate with a younger audience that values authenticity, sustainability, and design-forward brands.
Solution
The final can design was vibrant, intentional, and mission driven.

Key elements included:

- Bright, nature-inspired colors to reflect the toucan and motivate approachability.

- Modern, legible typography to keep the design professional and clean

- Clear messaging about the conservation cause, seamlessly integrated into the visuals.


My Role

Project Lead

In my capacity within this project, I assumed the leadership role for the design team. This role enabled me to thoroughly navigate and innovate through several phases of the project along with four other team members while effectively communicating with the marketing team. Through adept communication and execution with both teams, we successfully navigated through each phase, leveraging the contributions of all team members.

The collaborative experience in this project required thorough communication to all team members to ensure that effective production was executed on all levels ranging from in-depth exanimation of user-aspirations to the strategic planning and layout of the can designs.

Outcomes

Led the design process of a label concept that effectively connected brand values with Gen Z consumer interests.

Stregnthened my ability to collaborate across design and marketing teams to align visual direction with brand messaging.

Gained deeper insights into packaging trends and user perception in mission-driven product design.

Improved my ability to translate brand storytelling into clear, engaging visualizations.

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Process

Explore this section that showcases the visual development of the Twocan labels, from early sketches to refined concepts grounded in audience and brand alignment.

Criteria

Elemental Contributions

Company Name: Twocan

Slogan: Twocan Do It

Product Type: Wine (Beverage)

Target Audience: Generation Z

Wine Flavors:

- Pineapple Paradise (White Wine)

- Jungle Juice (Red Wine)

Logo: Toucan

Sketches

Outlined below are my visual contributions, encompassing vectors, thumbnails, roughs, and comps. It's worth noting that while I included various sketches, not all were ultimately selected for the final design, as the decision-making process involved input from other team members.
Thumbnails

Roughs

Comps

Assets

In this phase, the critique and evaluation stage converged towards a unified focus for our design conclusions. Each member of the design team was assigned specific elements to develop, aligning directly with the chosen design. My contributions shown below consist of sketches and assets crafted for the final design.
Asset Sketches
Pineapple Paradise Background
"Twocan" Typeface
Jungle Juice Background
Toucan Red Wine
Toucan White Wine

Final Design

Pineapple Paradise
Jungle Juice