Aster Vineyard


Utilitarian Design

Note: This project is based on a personally-assigned brief and is not for a real company.

  
Nestled in the heart of McLaren Vale, Aster is a boutique vineyard where exceptional wine meets natural beauty. Named for the delicate Aster flowers that bloom throughout the vines, our vineyard offers more than just fine wine - its a sensory experience. These vibrant blooms not only enchant visitors but also reflect our commitment to harmony between nature and winemaking. Each bottle of Aster captures the spirit of the land, crafted with care and inspired by the flowers that make our vineyard truly unique. 

The brand strategy uses a series of asterix symbols, each inspired by the varying shapes of aster flowers that bloom throughout the vineyard, to represent the different tiers of wine: base, mid-range, and premium. Rather than relying on a traditional logo, we took a utilitarian design approach, creating a clear graphic and naming system that communicates each wine’s position within the vineyard. This challenges the idea that a brand must be defined by a logo, showing instead that a strong identity can be built through thoughtful, minimal design.            




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