BRANDING, VISUAL IDENTITY AND PACKAGING DESIGN
Branding & Packaging: Designing for a Dynamic Market
Objective: This 3-week program is intended to give students the skills to design unified brand
identity systems and creative packaging solutions that reflect international trends, sustainability, and
new technology. Through research, ideation, and practical design exercises, students will create a
full branding and packaging system for a product category of their choice, ready to tackle real-world
industry challenges.
Method: Students will form a group of 3 and name their group creatively. Each group will pick up a
topic (product category) and will strategically ideate to launch the product. Peer-to-peer review and
discussions.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Familiarize themselves with branding principles and the impact of visual identity on brand
perception.
2. Create an in-depth brand identity system, including logos, typography, and color palettes.
3. Design engaging and sustainable packaging solutions that improve user experience.
4. Leverage AI and generative design software to discover new branding opportunities.
5. Incorporate global design trends and cultural storytelling into their brand ideas.
6. Present and justify their branding & packaging design through an inspiring brand story.
Session Plan
Week 1 -2 Research & Brand Strategy →
Market study, competitor analysis, defining brand voice
Visual Identity Development →
Logo, typography, color palette, packaging sketches
Week 3 Prototyping & Presentation → Physical mockups, 3D renders, brand storytelling
Tentative Deliverables:
Brand Strategy Document Packaging Design Concepts
• Brand name, positioning, values, and • Structural packaging sketches and 3D
target audience analysis mockups (optional)
• Mood boards and inspiration research • Material selection with a focus on
sustainability
Visual Identity System
• Functional & interactive elements (QR
• Logo design (primary, secondary, and
codes, AR experiences, etc.)
responsive versions)
Prototyping & Final Presentation
• Typography and color palette
• Physical or digital packaging prototype
• Brand guidelines document
• Brand storytelling and presentation
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