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Brands turn to extreme minimalism with simplified logos and packaging design

Implications - Brands are applying extreme minimalism to logo and packaging design, often relying on loyalty and brand recognition to maintain sales and awareness. While "discreet consumerism" had logo-averse consumers looking to unbranded merchandise, in this case they are simply looking for cleaner details, sharper focus and less "in-your-face" selling.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Design - Brands are simplifying their logos and packaging designs, creating a cleaner look that appeals to consumers who are tired of being bombarded with in-your-face marketing.
2. Subculture-inspired Design - Taking influence from subcultures imbues products with distinction and alternative appeal that customers will recognize.
3. Logo Simplification - Design firms are taking already established product logos and stripping them down to their bare minimums to give them a minimalistic and refreshed look.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - The trend towards minimalist design in packaging is something for packaging companies to consider when developing new designs for clients.
2. Logo Design Industry - Brands taking a minimalist approach to logo design opens up opportunities for logo designers to offer their services.
3. Beverage Industry - The use of minimalist design and black packaging in the Basanti Tea line shows that there is opportunity for beverage companies to rebrand and stand out on shelves.
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Featured Examples

Minimalist Brand Makeovers
Minimalist Brand Makeovers
A2591 Simplifies Product Logos
In order to capture consumer attention, a brand's logo tends to be flashy, colorful and exciting. However, design firm A2591 has pursued the minimalist directive, creating a series of minimalism-inspired… MORE
Simplified Product Packaging (UPDATE)
Simplified Product Packaging (UPDATE)
Antrepo Design Industry Designs Minimalist Labels
Antrepo Design Industry is a multi-disciplinary design consultancy that aims to change perceptions by giving consumers a dose of minimalism in their designs. Their latest project includes decompositions… MORE
Logo Reinvention
Logo Reinvention
The 2011 Starbucks Logo is Unlabeled But Distinct
The Starbucks Coffee Company has been around for almost 40 years and in light of that milestone, the new 2011 Starbucks logo has been unveiled. Having gotten quite used to the same green and brown emblem… MORE
Minimalist Beer Bottles
Minimalist Beer Bottles
The Heineken Icone Pure Packaging Keeps it Simple with White
The Heineken Icone Pure packaging designed by French designer ORA-ÏTO keeps it simple, covering the bottle with a white veneer. The bottle is white with a minimal green dotted pattern, and features the… MORE
Back-to-Basics Branding
Back-to-Basics Branding
People's Supermarket Packaging Reinvigorates No-Name Wrappers
There is a simple yet aesthetically satisfying appeal to the new People's Supermarket packaging. Designed and Unreal, the branding for this London cooperative emporium really captures the everyman's attitude… MORE
Minimalist Brewing Design
Minimalist Brewing Design
Seattle's Best Coffee Design Cleans Up Their Look
A new logo and coffee packaging design by ad agency, Creature, creates a clean look and new feel to Seattle's Best Coffee. Replacing the old with the new, the approach to the new design is a minimalistic… MORE
Emo Beverage Branding
Emo Beverage Branding
The Basanti Tea Line Wears Only Black and Nothing Else
Basanti Tea is a gourmet beverage brand served up in all-black everything. This badass tea packaging comes from the mind of Mexico-based studio Menosunocerouno with the intention of conveying elegance… MORE

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