Designer
This year, I made a promise to myself to push a bit harder.
The freedom in freelancing is a huge win.
Maintaining a good work-life balance is super important to me.
I needed to pair it with a typeface that allowed the two to work in harmony, as opposed to fighting against one another when used in such close proximity.
After reading the origin story of Cádiz, there was no surprise when it came to learning that it’s synonymous with beauty.
I drew inspiration from foods such as turmeric, acai berries, matcha green tea, cacao and baobab.
The Brand Identity’s interview with Cape Town-based designer Candice Bondi explores her freelance journey, creative motivations, and lifestyle balance. Bondi discusses her evolving client base in hospitality and food, her self-initiated project PetitGrain, and her collaboration with MakeReign. She reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome, finding joy in creative play, and maintaining balance through cooking, surfing, and community engagement.
Cape Town-based designer Candice Bondi created the brand identity and packaging for South African nut butter brand PetitGrain. The design blends influences from beauty, fashion, and food, using refined typography and a vibrant, earthy color palette inspired by natural ingredients. The modular label system and elegant type pairing of Editorial New and Cádiz reflect the brand’s sophistication and organic roots.