Gran Cruz Branding & Packaging by Shift

Mexican studio Shift produced this vibrant identity and packaging for Gran Cruz, a premium chocolate brand.

“From the devoted growth and meticulous selection of Mexico´s best cacao, Gran Cruz’ final product is a symbol of Mesoamerica´s powerful tradition and richness. The chocolate itself, seen as a ‘food of the gods’ in Aztec culture and the result of great work and effort, is portrayed as a valued award. With this in mind we opted to create a visual language that alludes to Latin America´s colonial era´s craftsmanship and military recognitions in the form of a ‘Cruz’ or medal, hence the name Gran Cruz.

The detailed patterns and holograms in both branding and packaging aim to communicate the product´s authenticity and level of attention to detail, effort and demanding selection process. The mixture of serif, sans serif and handwritten texts highlight the brands human aspect and artistry. A modern and vibrant color palette is contrasted against sober and monochromatic tags as a reference to Mesoamerica´s colorful culture juxtaposed with colonial era´s industrial European influence.”

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