Olssøn Barbieri is an Oslo-based design studio led by Henrik Olssøn and Gianluca Barbieri, recognized for its conceptual and sustainable approach to brand identity and packaging design. The studio collaborates with forward-thinking brands in food, beverage, and lifestyle sectors, crafting visually distinctive and strategically driven design systems. Their work for clients such as Non Dos, Oslo Brewing Co., and Kolonihagen has earned international acclaim, including Pentawards and Dieline Awards. Combining Scandinavian clarity with Italian sensibility, Olssøn Barbieri continues to redefine contemporary design through innovation, material exploration, and narrative precision.
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BP&O features Oslo-based studio Olssøn Barbieri’s rebrand for Chelan Beauty, an organic fruit farm in Washington. The new identity combines playful illustrations, neutral packaging, and a mix of serif, sans, and script typefaces to convey freshness and simplicity. The project includes packaging, subscription boxes, and animations that balance fun and seriousness while promoting healthy eating.
BP&O features Oslo-based studio Olssøn Barbieri’s brand identity for Los Angeles coffee roaster Stereoscope. The project explores duality, sustainability, and cosmology through a typography-led system using Brunswick Grotesque and symbolic packaging inspired by yin yang and Bagua iconography. The design emphasizes tactility, ecological awareness, and a philosophical approach to coffee as a living organism.
This interview from The Brand Identity’s 'The A Paper' series, presented by Antalis Creative Power, explores the financial and operational realities of running a small design studio. Featuring Yah-Leng Yu of Foreign Policy and Erika Barbieri of Olssøn Barbieri, the discussion covers budgeting, pricing, growth decisions, and maintaining creative integrity. Both studios share insights on balancing business sustainability with creative ambition.