<-

PATAGONIA: A CASE STUDY

Brief

Patagonia, founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard, is a renowned outdoor apparel company dedicated to high-quality, eco-friendly products and advocating for environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Our mission is to develop a digital mobile platform that not only highlights Patagonia's extensive product range and reflects its core values of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and a love for nature, but also evaluates its success in fulfilling social responsibilities through measurable frameworks.

OBJECTIVE

The transparency and primary purple, blue & orange colour scheme, inspired by Patagonia’s existing brand identity and the dynamic sunset mountain landscapes, reflects the beauty of the natural world while also aligning with a sense of modernity and simplicity that facilitates easy navigation and an intuitive user journey.

Team Members: Yinghong W. & Ella Y.

Together, we contributed innovative concepts to address diverse design challenges throughout the project. Yinghong ensured that the design elements were functional and user-friendly, while I concentrated on the initial research analysis of the brand.

Year
2022
SOFTWAREs
Figma • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop
PROJECT TYPE
Branding • Packaging
SKIllsets
CSR Analysis • User Research • User Interface Design

Boba, Re-usability, and Sustainability

Both the brand name and the logo are a mirror reflection of the idea of recyclability: the letter “O”, the leaf shape, and the overall circular motif that can be found in both the typeface and the logo shape.

No items found.

Exploring Structural Forms

A journey of brainstorm and playing with physical prototypes allowed me to explore the most feasible method to minimize substrate use while maximizing collapsibility for transportation & recycling. The idea of potentially integrating an attached straw to the cup itself sparked a wave of new ideas...

Adding & Finalizing

Adding graphic elements and finalizing packaging dieline for each flavour. From a monochromatic green palette, to simple and organic illustrations for each flavour, I aimed to craft a design system that embodies the essence of recyclability and reducing waste.

One Drink • One Plant • One Step Towards a Greener Future.

To further convey Bubblo's concept, the catchphrase "One Drink • One Plant • One Step Towards a Greener Planet" effectively highlights the recurring theme of recyclability and features a circular symbol that represents our commitment to the circular economy.

PATAGONIA: A CASE STUDY

Brief

Patagonia, founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard, is a renowned outdoor apparel company dedicated to high-quality, eco-friendly products and advocating for environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Our mission is to develop a digital mobile platform that not only highlights Patagonia's extensive product range and reflects its core values of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and a love for nature, but also evaluates its success in fulfilling social responsibilities through measurable frameworks.

OBJECTIVE

The transparency and primary purple, blue & orange colour scheme, inspired by Patagonia’s existing brand identity and the dynamic sunset mountain landscapes, reflects the beauty of the natural world while also aligning with a sense of modernity and simplicity that facilitates easy navigation and an intuitive user journey.

Team Members: Yinghong W. & Ella Y.

Together, we contributed innovative concepts to address diverse design challenges throughout the project. Yinghong ensured that the design elements were functional and user-friendly, while I concentrated on the initial research analysis of the brand.

Year
2022
SOFTWAREs
Figma • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop
PROJECT TYPE
Branding • Packaging
SKIllsets
CSR Analysis • User Research • User Interface Design

"Home" With @ Sign

The “@” symbol in the brand name “@home” carries dual meaning:

1. “At Home” – “At” indicates the idea of the state of being. While “home” alone might refer to a physical space, “at home” highlights the state of being immersed in that comfort.

2. To mention or tag – similar to its use on social media for mentioning or tagging, “@” suggests direct engagement, personalization, and connection. It evokes the feeling of calling upon “home.” In essence, “@home” fuses the warmth of home memories with a sense of modernity and comfort.

No items found.

“Rebellious” Typeface, Tacky Palette, and a Pointy “Rooftop”

A customized typeface, derived from "Versus," combines upper and lower case letters, embracing a touch of chaos and disorder. The cursive end treatments in letters like “K” and “R” evoke the comfort of resting at home, infusing a sense of freedom.

A rich color palette, contrasted with black or white, highlight the shapes' outlines and challenge the low-saturation, minimalist, and vintage styles prevalent in today’s candle packaging.

A packaging structure which incorporates the concept of "home," featuring a pointy triangular top that resembles a roof, with a triangular die-cut that resemble windows, revealing the candle inside.

Every Scent Tells A Story

Every scent is made of different ingredients, each with a distinct, nuanced aromatic profile and its own story to tell. Infused with narrative depictions of a relaxed human figure and their best cat buddy at home, @home turns static candles into real & lively stories that we may have all experienced.

Sleep @ Home

Made from eucalyptus, driftwood, sandalwood, and soft jasmine, this Ocean Breeze candle offers a calming scent that evokes the sea and the feeling of sleeping at home, creating a serene, spa-like atmosphere for optimal sleep quality.

Garden @ Home

With the lush scent of fresh greenery and blooming dahlias, this is much like getting lost in a rainforest –– a beloved choice for home gardening enthusiasts.

Bake @ Home

At times woody and spicy, yet warmly inviting—like the scent of freshly stripped cinnamon mingling with the comforting aroma of toasted bread –– a favourite choice among home bakers.

The Care Cards

Instruction cards are attached to the internal base of the packaging. Accompanying every purchase a customer makes, these cards provide guidance on usage instructions and scent profiles. 100% Bio-degradable packaging. All candles made with natural soy wax.

Light it Up, Wear the Glow

PATAGONIA: A CASE STUDY

Brief

Patagonia, founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard, is a renowned outdoor apparel company dedicated to high-quality, eco-friendly products and advocating for environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Our mission is to develop a digital mobile platform that not only highlights Patagonia's extensive product range and reflects its core values of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and a love for nature, but also evaluates its success in fulfilling social responsibilities through measurable frameworks.

OBJECTIVE

The transparency and primary purple, blue & orange colour scheme, inspired by Patagonia’s existing brand identity and the dynamic sunset mountain landscapes, reflects the beauty of the natural world while also aligning with a sense of modernity and simplicity that facilitates easy navigation and an intuitive user journey.

Team Members: Yinghong W. & Ella Y.

Together, we contributed innovative concepts to address diverse design challenges throughout the project. Yinghong ensured that the design elements were functional and user-friendly, while I concentrated on the initial research analysis of the brand.

Year
2022
SOFTWAREs
Figma • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop
PROJECT TYPE
UX Research • UI Design
SKIllsets
CSR Analysis • User Research • User Interface Design

The Production Chain.

At an ecological perspective, Patagonia has actively responded to the call of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and made its own efforts in the direction of meeting social responsibilities at the levels of ecological sustainability. The following sections represent the four primary processes as part of Patagonia’s entire production chain.

Our Revision Plan.

Based on the product characteristics, we developed a detailed redesign plan and conducted research aligned with the brand positioning.

We promptly conducted additional interviews and surveys with users to identify favoured functionalities and aspects of the current website features that users find unfavourable. Through our investigation, we discovered that most users prefer a mobile app for purchasing goods due to its accessibility and tracking capabilities.

A Proposed Future.

A comparative impact map between the current and proposed future scenarios enabled us to visually delineate and prioritize the project's goals and objectives.

Why Build a Mobile Application?

The mobile application addresses the primary challenges identified in our user interviews, as highlighted below:

PATAGONIA: A CASE STUDY

Brief

Patagonia, founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard, is a renowned outdoor apparel company dedicated to high-quality, eco-friendly products and advocating for environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Our mission is to develop a digital mobile platform that not only highlights Patagonia's extensive product range and reflects its core values of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and a love for nature, but also evaluates its success in fulfilling social responsibilities through measurable frameworks.

OBJECTIVE

The transparency and primary purple, blue & orange colour scheme, inspired by Patagonia’s existing brand identity and the dynamic sunset mountain landscapes, reflects the beauty of the natural world while also aligning with a sense of modernity and simplicity that facilitates easy navigation and an intuitive user journey.

Team Members: Yinghong W. & Ella Y.

Together, we contributed innovative concepts to address diverse design challenges throughout the project. Yinghong ensured that the design elements were functional and user-friendly, while I concentrated on the initial research analysis of the brand.

Year
2022
SOFTWAREs
Figma • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop
PROJECT TYPE
UI Design
SKIllsets
CSR Analysis • User Research • User Interface Design
Created using Figma
Purchase template