12/13/2023

Recap: Our year 2023

The year is ringing in its final round and we would like to use this reflective time to thank our customers for their successful cooperation over the past twelve months. We would like to say “thank you” for the trust and loyalty that has helped us to continue to grow. It has been an exciting year for us, full of creative challenges, exciting projects and valuable encounters. Together, we have designed great brands and created inspiring messages that will be remembered.

Hooray.

There was a lot to celebrate in 2023! With our redesign and the optimization of the brand communication for the zero-waste beer Knärzje, we were able to convince two more top-class juries. In addition to the German Design Award, we also won the German Brand Award and the Red Dot Design Award this year. We couldn't be happier about this recognition of our work.

New work.

The year once again held many exciting projects in store for us. For example, we were able to create a new packaging appearance for the medium-sized beauty company Schaebens. We supported our client Müller with the launch of two new own brands in the areas of technology (ON&ON) and natural cosmetics (echt. by TerraNaturi). And next year is also starting with a bang, so we are looking forward to the relaunch of a very special traditional German brand. Visible on the shelves from spring 2024 - stay tuned!

Our agency.

In echd's second year, there was also reason to celebrate on a human level. In addition to three weddings and an engagement, we welcomed the first echd baby to our team. Two new colleagues joined us, Maxi and Nils, which means that we now have a much broader base. And the third free Friday of the month not only ensures a better work-life balance, but also a good atmosphere throughout the team.

What about 2024?

In the coming year, we want to implement the latest technical developments in our work. And this is even worth a new department: Future Media. This development was triggered by the artificial intelligence revolution, which is becoming increasingly important for the packaging industry. With this step, we will make the brand experience even more exciting for our customers.

With this in mind: Happy holidays and cheers to the new year!


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Recap: epda 2024 (Bordeaux)

Bordeaux, April 18, 2024

Bonjour! Last week, our CCO & Managing Partner Max and our Creative Director Paul traveled to the sunny southwest of France for the epda congress. They brought with them a presentation on “Fighting food waste - How purpose creates value”, as they took over the stage as speakers together with Knärzje founder Dan Anthes.

Under the motto “Thrive. Don't just survive!”, the program included exciting expert presentations, plenty of networking and, of course, wine tasting with design colleagues from all over Europe. And all of this in a beautiful, inspiring location.

With these 3 learnings, we boarded the plane back to Frankfurt:

1. A.I. is both a curse and a blessing

We have to take our customers by the hand and show them how we can use A.I. to add value to the resulting work. It becomes dangerous when clients use A.I. tools to develop their own designs without taking marketing strategy and buyer behavior into account.

2. pitches damage the agencies and the brand

Poorly paid pitches mean that agencies cannot afford to put their A-teams on projects. European agencies need to come together to find a sustainable solution for agencies AND clients.

3. wine from Bordeaux is simply ... a pleasure!

You can find more impressions of our epda trip on Instagram. Check out this Reel!

What is the epda?

The European Brand & Packaging Design Association (epda) offers its members a platform for networking and exchanging knowledge on trends and packaging design at European level.

www.epda-design.com


Foto Credit: Autan Blanc

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