A Fresh Take on Gift Cards
Empire
With so many gift cards competing for attention in stores, Empire needed a way to stand out.
The opportunity was to create a distinctive look that could stand out on the shelf while working across a wide range of occasions. Using bright colours, clean vector illustrations and bold, oversized patterns, we developed a flexible design system that gave each card its own personality while maintaining a consistent look across the range. Occasion-specific illustrations and colour combinations allowed the designs to work for everything from everyday grocery gifting to holidays and special events.
The card and backer were designed as one integrated system, with patterns, illustrations and branding working together to create a stronger shelf presence. By incorporating key elements directly into the artwork, the branding felt like a natural part of each design. The result was a cohesive, adaptable system that could evolve with new themes over time, while ensuring each card felt complete on its own once removed from the packaging.
CLIENT
Empire
AGENCY
OneMethod
ROLE
AD + Design