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How do you speak to Gen Z without mimicking them? You build a brand that feels part of their world—without trying to belong to it.

Clear bottles of Meah with passion fruit & guava and wild berry flavors, condensation visible, pool in background
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Visual Identity for Two Gen Z-First Soft Drinks

Client: Birra La Dama
Year: 2025

That was the challenge behind this project: two non-alcoholic drinks designed from scratch to stand out on shelf, live across digital platforms, and create instant connection with a hyper-aware, hyper-visual audience.

Positioning & Concept
The goal wasn’t to chase trends. It was to create something with edge, energy, and longevity—something that felt native to how Gen Z consumes design, humor, and identity.
I started by digging into the visual spaces they actually move through: discord servers, IG meme pages, Pinterest boards, niche TikTok aesthetics, drop culture.
From there, I defined a direction that sits somewhere between streetwear, internet ephemera, and underground illustration.
Design System

Custom logotype – The name is handwritten like a street tag: raw, fast, expressive. It acts less like a conventional logo and more like a signature left behind on a wall.

Character-led illustration – Each drink features a stylized, illustrated character. They’re not mascots—they’re part of the world. Designed to extend off-pack: stickers, pins, GIFs, merch.

Color and composition – High-contrast palettes, neon accents, layered textures. Everything feels tactile and slightly chaotic—just enough to hold attention, without losing clarity.

Beyond the Label

From day one, the labels were designed as launchpads. The characters, type, and visual codes are made to stretch—into content, collabs, limited drops, AR filters, or even vending machines.
It’s a system that’s designed to move—with culture, not behind it.

Impact
Two beverage identities with enough personality to live far beyond the shelf.
Bold but not loud. Strategic without being overbuilt.
And above all: made for people who don’t want to blend in—even in front of the fridge.
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