Gigi: Redefining Gelato with Revolutionary Packaging Design
Straight Forward Design’s Innovative Approach Sets Gigi Apart in the Healthy Dessert Market
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Gigi, a pioneering plant-based Italian-style gelato brand, has made its debut with an innovative brand and packaging design crafted by London agency Straight Forward Design.
Recognizing the burgeoning interest in plant-based eating, Gigi seized the opportunity to fill a gap in the market by offering gelato made from cold-pressed fruit and vegetables, utilizing cutting-edge production processes to deliver a rich and satisfying taste experience.
Straight Forward Design understood the revolutionary nature of Gigi’s product and sought to create a brand and packaging identity that reflects its category-changing status. By blending design cues of health and indulgence, the packaging effectively communicates to consumers that Gigi gelato is both nutrient-rich and delicious.
Zeno Tosoni, CEO and Co-founder of Gigi, emphasized the brand’s mission to showcase the rewarding nature of healthy eating amidst a crowded ice-cream market. He praised Straight Forward Design for developing a solution that combines immediate taste and health cues with a strong brand presence.
Mike Foster, Creative Director at Straight Forward Design, highlighted the agency’s goal to strike a balance between indulgence and health, creating a visual language that sets Gigi apart from other non-dairy ice cream products.
Inspired by heritage Italian design, the packaging features hand-painted watercolour illustrations that celebrate the natural, plant-based ingredients and showcase the intriguing flavour combinations. The product names are presented in a friendly font, conveying brand authenticity, while soft colour palettes distinguish each variant while maintaining cohesion across the range.
Ralph Barkmeijer, COO and Co-founder of Gigi, expressed his satisfaction with the brand’s unique positioning in the competitive market. He credited Straight Forward Design for developing a look and feel that distinguishes Gigi as a healthy, vegan, and delicious option, praising the agency’s global brand and marketing expertise for guiding the start-up towards success.
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