Protein Now!

CPG Beverage

CPG Beverage

Brand Identity, Packaging

Protein Now! set out to reposition the protein categorymoving away from aggressive, performance-driven cues toward something more approachable, inclusive, and easy to integrate into everyday routines. The product itselfa 21g protein shotdelivers on efficiency, so the brand needed to match that clarity while softening the typical intensity of the space. We anchored the identity in the idea of immediacy and ease, building around Now as both a functional benefit and an emotional cuesomething that fits seamlessly into any moment.

That translated into a wordmark where Now takes prominence in a soft, confident serif, punctuated by an oversized exclamation point to reinforce energy without aggression. A palette of deep purples paired with a warm, sunlit yellow balances strength with approachability, creating a tone that feels both capable and inviting. Packaging extends this through full-wrap fruit textures that add freshness and tactility, while sticker-style logo applications and recurring exclamation motifs bring flexibility and a sense of lightness across touchpoints. The result is a system that feels immediate, expressive, and broadly accessibledesigned to meet users wherever they are.



Credits

Art Direction

Meenal Rahatkar

Messaging & Strategy

Kendall McKinven

Julie Girsch

Packaging

Kate Johnson