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Kyoto Candle Company

Modern branding and packaging design for an organic aroma candle company inspired by Kyoto, Japan

PROJECT DETAILS

01 - 05

Project Brief

Kyoto Candle Company is an e-commerce brand offering organic aroma candles that encapsulate the culture and fragrances of Kyoto, Japan. The objective was to globalize this traditional heritage through modern branding and product packaging, ensuring the design accurately represented Japanese culture.

Challenge

The challenge was to create a visual identity that felt authentic and tranquil. This was achieved by integrating cultural elements like bamboo paper textures, watercolor illustrations, and product names rendered in Kanji logographic scripts. The resulting product and packaging design system is crafted to be visually soothing, evoking a positive feeling of happiness and relaxation.

Roles

Identity Design Product Design Packaging Design Product Renders

Project Focus

Cultural brand localization, organic packaging design, and 3D product visualization.

Black and white visual moodboard featuring traditional Japanese lanterns, a temple, a zen calligrapher, and Mount Fuji. — Brand Moodboard & Inspiration

3D visualizations of Kyoto Candle Company's organic wax candles featuring various floral scents and minimalist labels with Kanji scripts. — 3D Product Visualization

3D mockup of the Bamboo scented candle next to a prayer registration card with a QR code, surrounded by bamboo leaves. — Packaging Design

Renderings of the Cherry Blossom candle with its textured pink and white packaging box, alongside a layout of various other candle labels. — Product & Print Design

PROJECT TAKEAWAY

02 - 06

A cohesive brand identity that successfully translates the heritage of Japanese fragrances into a modern, visually soothing product line.

The brand system and product packaging harmonize traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern e-commerce appeal, establishing a serene and authentic market presence.

Brand Refresh Outcome