Essen

Building identity around a belief that healthy and sustainable food should be accessible to everyone.

Services

brand ideation

campaign development

visual identity

Capabilities

art direction

brand identity

concept development

copywriting

experiential

logo design

motion

naming

packaging

photography

print design

production

C-90 Essen Kitchen Identity
Essen The Art of Eating Well - Logo Design

Located in the heart of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, Essen was built upon the belief that healthy and sustainable food should be not only delicious, but accessible to everyone.

In their effort to get the business opened and build their storefront, Essen decided to use crowdfunding to raise their first round of capital. We were tasked with building their initial identity in order to educate audiences on plant-based foods and raise money for the company. Working closely with Essen, we developed their brand, shot artful food imagery, produced an directed their Indiegogo campaign video, and created collateral.

Essen The Art of Eating Well Interior Design
Essen The Art of Eating Well Food Photography

VIDEO

Essen The Art of Eating Well Postcard
Essen The Art of Eating Well - Postcard Front

Through our collective efforts, enough money was crowdfunded to get the business running and build their storefront. The campaign managed to get Essen approximately 40,000 impressions within the first two weeks.

Essen The Art of Eating Well Food Photography
Essen The Art of Eating Well Package Design
Essen The Art of Eating Well Apparel Design