2023
Design • Art Direction • Branding • Naming
Design in collaboration with Lujayn Abushal
Date Mate is a UK-based company specializing in date products and their derivatives. The essence of the brand is playful and approachable, highlighting the nutrient-packed benefits of this ancient superfood while inviting customers to explore fun and unexpected pairings. Through diverse varieties of dates, complementary flavor profiles, and creative recipe suggestions, Date Mate encourages a journey of discovery. The brand name itself is a playful double entendre, celebrating the bond between dates and other foods while evoking the joy of human connection.
Date Mate’s visual identity captures this sense of playfulness through organic shapes, expressive line work, and a jagged typeface that echoes the natural texture of dates. Illustration is a key element in the branding, bringing warmth and charm to the experience. The graphic mark, a smiling face paired with a date, highlights the love relationship between food and people, reinforcing the brand’s friendly and inviting personality. This approach not only engages health-conscious individuals and food enthusiasts but also invites a sense of curiosity and joy into the exploration of date-based cuisine.
Process
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