Rebrands are vital for appealing to both existing and new generations. The 2024 Pentawards recognized a number of iconic brands for their success in delivering exciting innovations in the marketplace by way of their packaging.
The Pentawards, now in their 18th year, celebrates each year's packaging design trends, showcasing winners from over 2,000 entries across 60 countries. The 2024 awards highlighted successful rebrands that resonate with both existing and new generations, recognizing iconic brands for their innovative packaging in the marketplace.
Shang Wu and Nei Valente of Design Bridge & Partners explain how the company approached a brand redesign for Smirnoff Ice in the face of an ever-evolving beverage space.
The portfolio-wide reimagining of the CVS Beauty Brand packaging paid off immensely in consumer response, boosted sales, and with this year’s grand prize win in the Designalytics Effectiveness Awards.
As part of the brand refresh, the Somersby tree has been redesigned to make it more iconic, with a simplified, more recognizable shape that is naturally uplifting. Its canopy with its distinctive shape can flex to aid flavor navigation.
The updated In-Shell packaging design showcases the Wonderful Pistachios brand logo more prominently, while the addition of a new “Protein Power” logo reinforces the health benefits of pistachios.
This bold rebranding, themed “Modern Roots,” disrupts the conventional produce market by combining modernity with authenticity, bringing a fresh, dynamic, and innovative spirit to their products.