πŸ“š Case Study – Snack Mates

~ BRAND ~

Snack Mates


~ ROLE ~

Branding

Logo Design

Packaging

Retail Displays

Graphic Design

Art Direction

Advertising

Social Media Design

Merchandise


Modernizing, refining, and connecting a mini-meat stick brand with its parent brand (New Primal). And inject a little more fun ✌️


The goal: Merge the brand recognition of New Primal to the popularity of Snack Mates – enabling cross selling. Eventually convert all pacakging from tear-away 5ct packs, into bags (easier to merchandise, pack, and maintain).


Key Decisions: Cleaner, brighter & more modern aesthetic. Eliminate "KIDS" to be more inclusive. More prominent and cheeky use of "Mr.Chicken." New brand sticker accents. Colorful & cute logo variations for merchandise (hats, shirts, straw toppers, diecut stickers).


Result: A more fun, inclusive brand. Overall basket size increased on DTC website, and on Amazon. Increased inbound buyer interest (store exclusives, and unique/custom SKU offerings). Attention and purchase orders from Big Box & Club retailers such as Costco, Target, Walmart, Aldi, Sam's Club and BJs.


2020 – 2023 Packaging

β€’ Use of duotone colors


β€’β€œGrass” motif


β€’ Thick, overlapping elements


β€’ Small text & crowded layout

2025 Packaging

β€’ New logo with New Primal tie-in


β€’ Brighter Color (using darker color as accent only)


β€’ Organized, legible Nutrition callouts/features

β€’ Clear, well-spaced layout


β€’ Introduced flavor "accessories" to all SKUs

(maple bottle, honey jar, pizza etc.)


β€’ Emphasizing "Jokes on every wrapper!"




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Below: Social Media Posts, Sticker sheets, In-store Video, Product Launch campaigns, Merch Design

Beef & Honey Product Launch, Campaign & new character design