East City Candles
STORY:
We were thrilled when local artist, Laurel Munro came to us to help brand her new candle company. This design occurred toward the tail end of the “watercolour” trend, the was so hot among small businesses, and when we created this neutral, natural-toned look, we knew it would be a trendsetting colour palette in the area, and it was.
This brand is a perfect fit for Laurel’s incredible, nostalgic photography, and provides authority to her role as a master crafter and maker. Our favourite texture of this project mimics old dress patterns and inspires fond memories of our own mother’s sewing on kitchen tables. We will always love this one!
SERVICES:
Branding
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