Welcome to the Forest Friends

Talbot Forest Cheese Co.

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Named after the local forest in the South Island of New Zealand, Talbot Forest Cheese was established in 2000 to produce high-quality, specialty cheeses. This small operation soon grew, annually making tons of various cheese styles.

However, a lack of attention to the brand and packaging has resulted in a 'manufacturer' brand rather than the disruptive iconic Kiwi brand it should be. We were tasked with its recreation and challenged to bring to life its story, quirky personality and unique perspective in cheese making. 

Awards

Gold, World Brand Design Awards 2022 →
Silver, Pentawards 2022
Bronze, Transform Awards 2022
Highly Commended, Transform Awards 2022

 

Deliverables

Brand Strategy
Tone of Voice
Brand Identity
Packaging Design
Communication

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We found inspiration in its forest origins. Bringing this to life with a bold typographic woodblock pattern. Through which weaves botanical style local flora, fauna and birdlife illustrations; the size of which allows for multiple crops applied across the cheese styles. This creates an ever-changing forest scene in retail. The previously dated brand logo lozenge was taken away, allowing for a new wordmark to be used at a much bigger scale, with a considered mix of refined and rough tree-like letterforms.

Inspired by its new motto, 'United in the love of cheese', a shield-shaped label is applied with refreshed taste descriptions with a pale colour palette to aid product navigation. The result is a brand that sparks curiosity with a distinctive opinion and personality in a category awash with various iterations of the now commoditised craft story.

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“Having worked with Onfire Design on several successful packaging design projects I knew the team was well placed to deliver on the challenging brief. The outcome is a fresh, bold design that embraces the brand’s roots and story but does so with a contemporary vibrant look that sparks curiosity and attention – a real game changer for the brand and for the category!” Maja, Marketing Manager

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