Maya


Identity
Typeface
Packaging

A comprehensive brand identity and digital design project for Maya, a new grocery store concept originating in Romania and expanding across Europe. Maya prioritizes local sourcing, streamlining the shopping process for customers and small-scale sellers.

Maya needed a rebranding that would reflect its innovative approach and resonate with the evolving demands of its consumers in a dynamic retail landscape, especially during the pandemic.

My design approach was rooted in distilling Maya’s essence into a visual language that speaks directly to their core values: simplicity, recognizability, and approachability.

This identity is poised to guide Maya’s expansion beyond Romania into the broader European market successfully. Maya now stands as a brand that resonates with customers and emphasizes their commitment to local sourcing.





The typographic choice was crucial to the brand’s identity. I transitioned away from a monogram to a custom-designed font that embodies the qualities of openness and approachability. This bespoke mono-line font serves as a direct channel of communication with customers, conveying friendliness and inclusivity.




Packaging
I redesigned the packaging for a series of their essential, own-brand products to reflect the new visual identity. The pattern used throughout the packages follows the curves of the letters to create a recognizable brand asset that differentiates Maya from other supermarkets.


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