When it comes to beverage packaging, the market is saturated with countless options. However, PepsiCo Design and Innovation has managed to stand out with their MTN Dew Cake-Smash. This limited edition flavor is not just a beverage, but a celebration of life's milestones. The brand has found a creative way to recapture the joy of birthdays, weddings, graduations, and other cake-worthy celebrations in a can.
The inspiration behind MTN Dew Cake-Smash came from the desire to bring optimism and the celebratory spirit to consumers. The design team created a visual world of exuberant candle characters across digital and pack graphics, capturing the good vibes of a crowd gathered in celebration at a party. The result is a product that speaks directly to consumers' missed milestones, delivering a taste of celebration and optimism.
What sets MTN Dew Cake-Smash apart is its unique cake flavor. This innovative approach to beverage flavoring is a testament to the brand's commitment to pushing boundaries and creating unique experiences for consumers. The cake-flavored Dew is a fun, delicious, and creative way to celebrate life's milestones, embodying the brand's mantra of "Do-Over."
MTN Dew Cake-Smash's innovative design and unique flavor profile have not gone unnoticed. The product was awarded the Golden A' Packaging Design Award in 2022, a prestigious accolade granted to marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations. This award reflects the designer's prodigy and wisdom, and is a testament to the product's extraordinary excellence and significant impact on the world with its desirable characteristics.
MTN Dew Cake-Smash is more than just a beverage. It's a celebration of life's milestones, a testament to the power of innovative design, and a symbol of the optimism and celebratory spirit that we all could use more of. With its unique flavor and award-winning design, MTN Dew Cake-Smash is truly a celebration in a can.
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Project Name: MTN Dew Cake-Smash
Project Client: PepsiCo Design & Innovation