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Oatly Coffee Packaging Design

Branding and packaging design for In a Snap, a canned coffee created in partnership with Oatly and launched at Walmart in over 2,500 stores nationwide.

IN a Snap|Illustrator|Strategy & Design|2023
Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Skills: Hand-Drawn Illustration · Dielines & Print Prep · Cross-Functional Collaboration
01.

Context

In a Snap was developed as a ready-to-drink canned coffee that needed to feel unmistakably Oatly while standing out in a crowded refrigerated set. The packaging had to balance brand personality, retail clarity, and real-world production constraints — all while communicating the product’s value quickly at shelf.

The project moved from concept to shelf in three months, requiring tight collaboration and fast decision-making.

02.

Strategy

I led the creative direction from brand conception through final production by:

  • Developing the brand identity and hand-drawn illustration system inspired by Oatly’s playful, imperfect aesthetic
  • Designing packaging that read clearly both on the individual can and at the pack-box level, where most shoppers engage first
  • Prioritizing hierarchy, contrast, and legibility for fast retail scanning
  • Partnering closely with the Oatly team to align on brand standards and secure approval
03.

Belief

Retail packaging succeeds when it works at a distance.

If the value isn’t clear from a few feet away, the opportunity is lost. Packaging should invite curiosity, communicate benefits instantly, and reinforce brand trust — all in seconds.

04.

Impact

The final packaging:

  • Successfully launched at Walmart in 2,500+ stores
  • Delivered a retail-ready system that balanced brand expression and shelf clarity
  • Created a distinct, recognizable presence within the ready-to-drink coffee set
  • Supported a smooth, on-time launch from concept to production
01.

Context

In a Snap was developed as a ready-to-drink canned coffee that needed to feel unmistakably Oatly while standing out in a crowded refrigerated set. The packaging had to balance brand personality, retail clarity, and real-world production constraints — all while communicating the product’s value quickly at shelf.

The project moved from concept to shelf in three months, requiring tight collaboration and fast decision-making.

02.

Strategy

I led the creative direction from brand conception through final production by:

  • Developing the brand identity and hand-drawn illustration system inspired by Oatly’s playful, imperfect aesthetic
  • Designing packaging that read clearly both on the individual can and at the pack-box level, where most shoppers engage first
  • Prioritizing hierarchy, contrast, and legibility for fast retail scanning
  • Partnering closely with the Oatly team to align on brand standards and secure approval
03.

Belief

Retail packaging succeeds when it works at a distance.

If the value isn’t clear from a few feet away, the opportunity is lost. Packaging should invite curiosity, communicate benefits instantly, and reinforce brand trust — all in seconds.

04.

Impact

The final packaging:

  • Successfully launched at Walmart in 2,500+ stores
  • Delivered a retail-ready system that balanced brand expression and shelf clarity
  • Created a distinct, recognizable presence within the ready-to-drink coffee set
  • Supported a smooth, on-time launch from concept to production
01.

Context

In a Snap was developed as a ready-to-drink canned coffee that needed to feel unmistakably Oatly while standing out in a crowded refrigerated set. The packaging had to balance brand personality, retail clarity, and real-world production constraints — all while communicating the product’s value quickly at shelf.

The project moved from concept to shelf in three months, requiring tight collaboration and fast decision-making.

02.

Strategy

I led the creative direction from brand conception through final production by:

  • Developing the brand identity and hand-drawn illustration system inspired by Oatly’s playful, imperfect aesthetic
  • Designing packaging that read clearly both on the individual can and at the pack-box level, where most shoppers engage first
  • Prioritizing hierarchy, contrast, and legibility for fast retail scanning
  • Partnering closely with the Oatly team to align on brand standards and secure approval
03.

Belief

Retail packaging succeeds when it works at a distance.

If the value isn’t clear from a few feet away, the opportunity is lost. Packaging should invite curiosity, communicate benefits instantly, and reinforce brand trust — all in seconds.

04.

Impact

The final packaging:

  • Successfully launched at Walmart in 2,500+ stores
  • Delivered a retail-ready system that balanced brand expression and shelf clarity
  • Created a distinct, recognizable presence within the ready-to-drink coffee set
  • Supported a smooth, on-time launch from concept to production

Looking at competitors, I designed this packaging from the aisle backwards.

Shoppers don’t meet the brand one can at a time — they meet it as a wall of product. By designing for the pack box first and the can second, the packaging could do its job at scale.

If it works on the shelf, everything else follows.