Our Work: Building Brands and Telling Stories

At Bottled Design, we partner with businesses to build memorable brands and create compelling content that connects with their audience. We believe that great design is about more than just aesthetics; it's about clear communication, strategic thinking, and achieving business goals. Explore our case studies below to see how we've helped our clients succeed.

Welsh Whisky Society logo with a bottle pouring whisky, navigation menu with links to Home, About, Join, Events, Blog, Contact Us, and social icons.

The Welsh Whisky Society

Take a look: www.welshwhiskysociety.com

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Logo of the Welsh Whisky Society featuring ears of grain, a red dragon, and the text "Welsh Whisky Society EST 2024" on a blue circular background with an orange border.

Building a Timeless Brand for a Discerning Community

The Challenge: The Welsh Whisky Society needed to launch its brand and establish a strong, credible identity from day one. The goal was to create a sophisticated and timeless visual system that would appeal to both seasoned whisky connoisseurs and newcomers, positioning the society as a premier community for enthusiasts.

The Solution: We developed a complete brand identity centered around a classic, elegant logo that evokes heritage and quality. The solution included a refined color palette, carefully selected typography, a new website build, and a suite of branded materials, including membership cards, event banners, and digital assets for social media. The visual language was designed to be versatile, ensuring a consistent and professional look across all platforms.

The Result: The new brand identity successfully launched The Welsh Whisky Society with a strong and professional presence. The cohesive visual system and new website have been instrumental in attracting members and establishing the society as a key player in the Welsh whisky scene. The branding is consistently praised for its quality and alignment with the society's mission.

Services Delivered:

  • Full Brand Identity & Guideline Creation

  • Website Design & Development

  • Logo & Logomark Design

  • Typography & Color Palette Strategy

  • Print & Digital Asset Design

  • Social Media Content Design & Curation

Evening view of a coastal town with illuminated buildings along the shore, featuring the "Wales Whisky Fest" logo and navigation links at the top.

Wales Whisky Fest

Take a look: www.waleswhiskyfest.co.uk

Logo for Wales Whisky Fest featuring a stylized whisky glass with an orange liquid swirl and text "Wales Whisky Fest" below.
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Creating a Dynamic Identity for a Premier Event

The Challenge: Wales Whisky Fest, an annual event, required a vibrant and engaging visual identity to drive ticket sales and create excitement. The branding needed to be dynamic enough to be refreshed each year while maintaining a recognizable core identity, supported by a functional website and active social media presence.

The Solution: We designed a flexible visual system for the festival, including a core logo, an easy-to-update website build, and a suite of marketing materials that could be adapted annually. For each festival, we created a unique theme, reflected in all promotional assets, including posters, social media content, website banners, and event programs. This approach ensured the festival felt fresh and exciting each year while building long-term brand recognition.

The Result: Our visual strategy and marketing materials have directly contributed to consistent growth in festival attendance. The compelling and professional designs, coupled with engaging social media content, have boosted online engagement and ticket sales, helping to solidify Wales Whisky Fest as a must-attend event for whisky lovers.

Services Delivered:

  • Event Branding & Visual Identity

  • Website Build & Management

  • Print & Digital Media Design

  • Marketing & Promotional Strategy

  • Social Media Content Design & Campaign Management

  • Vendor & Sponsor Pack Design

Image of Acorn Upcycling's description about their handmade furniture made from aged whisky barrels, with a background of stacked barrels and an illustrated barrel graphic.

Acorn Upcycling

Take a look: www.acornupcycling.co.uk

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Crafting an Authentic Brand for an Eco-Conscious Business

The Challenge: Acorn Upcycling, a business focused on sustainable, handcrafted furniture, needed a brand identity that authentically reflected its core values of craftsmanship and environmental responsibility. The challenge was to build an e-commerce platform and design social media content to communicate their unique story and appeal to a conscious consumer base.

The Solution: We developed a fresh, earthy brand identity that captures the essence of Acorn Upcycling and built a custom e-commerce website to showcase their products. The logo, color palette, and typography were all chosen to evoke a sense of nature and handcrafted quality. We created a comprehensive content strategy, including professional photography, compelling copywriting, and engaging social media content design to tell the story behind their sustainable practices.

The Result: The new branding and website have given Acorn Upcycling a distinct and authentic voice in a competitive market. The cohesive visual and narrative strategy, particularly across their social media channels, has resonated with their target audience, leading to increased brand recognition and a clear communication of their company mission.

Services Delivered:

  • Brand Identity & Development

  • E-commerce Website Build

  • Content Creation & Strategy

  • Copywriting & Brand Storytelling

  • Logo Design

  • Social Media Content Design & Management

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The Wales Distilled Project

Take a look: www.walesdistilled.co.uk

Wales Distilled logo with stylized distillery equipment icons

Branding a Premier Festival and Awards Dinner for the Welsh Spirits Industry

The Challenge: The Wales Distilled Project required a cohesive brand identity and marketing strategy for two distinct, high-profile events: a public-facing spirits festival and an exclusive, industry-focused awards dinner. The goal was to elevate the profile of the Welsh spirits industry by creating a prestigious and unified brand experience across both events.

The Solution: We created a sophisticated and adaptable brand identity that could be tailored for both the celebratory atmosphere of the festival and the formal elegance of the awards dinner. We built a central website to serve as the content and ticketing hub for both events. The project involved designing all event collateral, from social media campaigns and digital tickets to printed menus, award certificates, and event signage, ensuring a seamless and premium feel throughout.

The Result: The cohesive branding successfully positioned The Wales Distilled Project as a benchmark of quality and prestige in the industry. Both the festival and the awards dinner were highly successful, drawing significant attendance and positive press. The professional and consistent visual identity was key to establishing the project's credibility and shining a positive light on the entire Welsh spirits scene.

Services Delivered:

  • Event Branding & Strategy

  • Website Build & Content Hub

  • Social Media Content Design

  • Print & Event Collateral Design

  • Brand Identity & Storytelling

  • SEO Best Practices & Content Management