NB Studio created a distinctive label for The Kraken’s first-ever new product launch in the UK — The Kraken Roast Coffee. The design extends the brand’s dark, mythical personality into the coffee category, blending intrigue and boldness through detailed illustration and texture.
The Brand Identity interviews OlssønBarbieri co-founder Erika Barbieri about the studio’s philosophy of creating meaningful, sustainable design projects. She discusses their approach to packaging innovation through projects like CF18 Chocolatier, which uses mouldable paper instead of plastic, and highlights the role of illustration and collaboration in their work. The conversation also touches on the studio’s growth, values, and creative culture in Oslo.