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Case Study — Merchandise Design

Merchandise Design for Starbucks

The objective was to create cohesive and culturally resonant merchandise collections that align with brand guidelines while appealing to regional markets. Each collection required a unique approach to design, considering local aesthetics, seasonal trends, and brand collaborations.

Starbucks Creative Design Print Design
Tools & Resources
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
Peanuts + Starbucks drinkware: a Joe Kind Snoopy cup, a clear tumbler with Snoopy and a Peanuts gang mug on a pale green background
Cream reusable hot cup with the Starbucks siren and white stars, on a green Christmas background with gold ribbon and coffee beans Red studded cold cup with an embossed siren, among coffee beans, snowflakes and a star-eyes emoji Gold studded cold cup with a strap and charms, on the same green Christmas background

Role & Responsibilities

Starbucks Kuwait Instagram story for the 62nd Kuwait National Day, showing the national day tumblers, mugs and pins Starbucks Kuwait Instagram story: “Order early, order now”, a set of Kuwait landmark pins, only on talabat

Design Process

  1. 01Research & InspirationAnalyzed market trends, regional cultural elements, and seasonal motifs to inform design direction.
  2. 02Sketching & PrototypingDeveloped initial sketches and prototypes to explore form, color, and material options.
  3. 03Feedback & RefinementIncorporated feedback from stakeholders to refine designs, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market expectations.
  4. 04FinalizationCompleted final designs with detailed specifications, ready for production and distribution.
Starbucks Peru Instagram post for its 20th anniversary: a hand holding the Peru tumbler against orange curtains Peru tumbler, front: the word PERÚ in colourful letters with stars and dots, blue lid Peru tumbler, back: the Starbucks wordmark with flowers, leaves and coloured dots
Starbucks Türkiye Instagram story announcing the special series for the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye Starbucks Türkiye Instagram post “Kahve, lezzet ve mutluluk bir arada” with the red 100th anniversary cups, tumbler and mugs
The Türkiye 100th anniversary collection on white: a hot cup, a tumbler, a studded cold cup, a mug and ornaments, all in red with Istanbul landmark drawings

Outcome

The merchandise collections were successfully launched across multiple regions, receiving positive feedback for their cultural relevance and design quality. Collaborations with local artists added a unique dimension to the product lines, enhancing brand appeal and customer engagement.

Store display of the “She Is This” collection by artist Shae Anthony: a sign and shelves of colourful cold cups
“She Is This” cold cups and a purple studded tumbler laid out together
A hand holding a “She Is This” cold cup with a portrait of a woman, in front of a store shelf