Leading the pack, year after year!
We celebrate Ashwini Deshpande yet again for being recognized as one of IMPACT Magazine's Most Influential Women 2024 — for the 10th year in a row! A decade of brilliance, resilience, and unparalleled leadership in design and branding.
Here's to shaping the future, inspiring the industry, and setting new benchmarks - Every. Single. Time.
Thoughtful Design Transforms Millets into a Staple for Contemporary Audiences
Can packaging design help ancient grains find their place on modern shelves?
In a millet-fuelled market, where health meets heritage, design takes centre stage. Packaging isn't just about aesthetics; it's about storytelling—highlighting the nutritional, cultural, and ecological value of millets. From earthy textures to regional motifs, design can connect consumers to these grains in ways that are both meaningful and memorable.
Discover how thoughtful design transforms millets into a staple for contemporary audiences with our latest blogpost. Article Link in the comments below.
The image used in the post was created by our team for the packaging of Saffola Masala Millets by Marico Limited.
The Colour Blue: Now a standout in cookie aisles
Elephant Design's packaging for Maliban's Tea Time Cookies revolved around a visually appealing solution that breaks category norms with its distinctive (and unconventional) blue, coupled with a minimalist approach to avoid information overload. The team added tea-time cues and emphasized convenience, which resonated well with consumers. This project exemplifies our commitment to creating impactful, shelf-popping designs that align with brand objectives and consumer preferences.
Two Decades of Transforming India's Financial Landscape
When a century-old bank loses Gen Z faster than you can say mobile banking, you know there's a design problem.'
In our latest blog, we unpack over two decades of transforming India's financial landscape through strategic design. From revolutionizing retail banking with ICICI & Standard Chartered at Y2K to creating smart digital insurance hubs for tier-2 cities today - we've seen financial services evolve from intimidating to inviting.
Discover how:
We turned scepticism into optimism for affordable housing finance
Created 'Insurance Express' to make buying policies as easy as grabbing coffee
Helped traditional institutions compete with fintech disruptors
Built trust through design in tier-2 and tier-3 markets
Want to know our secret sauce for designing successful financial brands? Read our full blog to unlock key insights from our journey of merging finance with design thinking. Head to our website, link in comments.
Because in 2024, your bank's UX might be the fine line between frustration and convenience!
Visual Identity Transformation of one of India's most respected Educational Institutions
We at Team Elephant proudly unveil our latest Visual Identity transformation for GITAM Deemed University, one of India's most respected educational institutions.
We transformed their legacy of 40+ years, combining Gandhian values and thought leadership into a contemporary brand identity. Our solution positioned GITAM as a new-age sanctuary of knowledge, with thoughtfully crafted symbolism woven throughout the identity system. From the liberating bird motif representing freedom to the nurturing guiding hand of compassion, every element tells GITAM's unique story. Our identity system can be flexibly applied across digital and physical touch points while maintaining its effectiveness at every scale. We're honoured to have partnered with GITAM in this transformation journey that bridges heritage with contemporary relevance.
The Magical Crossroads of Wellness & Celebration!
Our latest collaboration with Floryo brings fresh perspective to gifting. Inspired by the dance of sparklers against a night sky, we created a premium gift pack that houses their signature freshly-milled flours.
The design merges festive elements with nature-inspired motifs on a deep midnight green canvas, reflecting Floryo's commitment to natural goodness. Each pack tells a story of wellness, featuring four carefully curated flours and a personalized recipe card that transforms every gift into an experience. Here, thoughtful design meets mindful living and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Extra Cover Service Project + Public Image Seminar
Our Director, Partho Guha was invited as a panelist for Rotary Public Image Seminar titled Extra Cover where he discussed 'Branding the Brands'
Bringing energy to life in Maliban's new protein-packed biscuit
Excited to showcase our latest packaging design for Maliban Energ+ Glucose biscuit. Our team at Elephant Design created a dynamic visual system using an innovative 'Circle of Quality' concept, effectively communicating the product's high protein content and energy-boosting properties. This design has successfully launched in South Indian markets, where "YES" is the crystal-clear response to whether energy can reverberate through powerful packaging!
