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Emoticon Beverage Branding

Emoji Coffee Packaging Speaks to Consumers' Morning Moods

— August 7, 2017 — Art & Design
If you find yourself in Santa Maria, Brazil, you can express your mood to passersby on the very packaging of your hot beverage. This emoji coffee cup idea has brought some added personality to the Baristo cafe, thanks to the animated creative work of Grupo Criativo.

Half a dozen emojis inspired the different characters on the paper cups, pulling everything from the expressions of the smiley faces to the sentiments and the color palette. If you're feeling groggy, there's a cup to match you; if you wake up excited for the day, there's a cup to complement you as well. The brilliant thing about these emoji coffee cups is that they touch the emotional side of consumers, going as far as to invite social connections between friends and even strangers.
Trend Themes
1. Emoticon Packaging - Using emojis on packaging to connect with consumers' emotions and create a unique brand experience.
2. Personalized Branding - Customizing packaging to reflect consumers' moods and individuality, allowing for greater engagement and social connections.
3. Visual Communication - Leveraging expressive graphics and visuals, such as emojis, to enhance storytelling and engage with consumers in a non-verbal way.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Incorporating emoticon branding in the food and beverage industry to create memorable experiences and foster emotional connections with customers.
2. Cafe and Coffee Shops - Implementing emoticon coffee cup packaging to differentiate and create buzz among coffee shop customers, driving increased foot traffic and social media sharing.
3. Graphic Design and Packaging - Capitalizing on the trend of emoticon beverage branding by offering customized packaging design services that cater to the emotional needs of clients and their target audience.
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