Ritual Coffee owner holding white and red logo mug

The evolution of the revolution.

RITUAL COFFEE ROASTERS


Since we created their iconic brand in 2005, Ritual has become one of the most revered coffee companies in the world. But they were losing market share to younger, less authentic coffee companies and also wanted to combat the snobby stereotype that had become synonymous with 3rd wave coffee. We repositioned them away from their hipster competitors by doubling down on their local roots, making them part of the San Francisco establishment. By communicating stories about their farmer partners, and developing friendly, detailed brew guides, Ritual could share their great love of coffee in a fun and down-to-earth way. They may have started the coffee revolution, but now they're about demystifying the coffee experience.

Barista working at Ritual Coffee Roasters
Ritual Coffee Roasters logo evolution. Before and After
Hand holding Ritual logo coffee mug
 
 
Ritual Coffee Haight location store logo sign
Young girl holding Ritual Coffee packaging
Hand holding stack of Ritual to go cups
 
 
 
hand holding Ritual Coffee punch cards

What we delivered.

  • Brand Strategy


    Research & analysis

    Vision

    Mission

    Values & culture

    Personality

    Tone of voice

  • Brand Voice


    Positioning statement

    Elevator pitch

    Brand promise

    Tagline

    Copywriting

    Product architecture

  • Brand Identity


    Logo & icon

    Family of fonts

    Color palette

    Copy style

    Photography style

    Illustration style

    Brand book

  • Brand Experience


    Brand launch campaign

    Packaging design

    Communication strategy

    Environmental graphics

    Retail branding

    Promotional materials

"What is the meaning behind our logo?
Ah, our iconic cup and star! This was designed based on the vision that what we were doing was really revolutionary and that we needed an instantly recognizable symbol, perhaps even a flag. Aimee Kilmer of Good Stuff Partners came up with the cup and star, inspired by both the bold color contrasts of the Turkish flag and the iconography of the Soviet era. People still ask us if we’re communists sometimes. We are not."

— Eileen Rinaldi - Founder Ritual Coffee

Women enjoying Ritual Coffee drinks

MORE BUZZ

Ritual's packaging wins Communication Arts design award.
Ritual packaging featured on the Dieline.
Ritual packaging video and review on Unpacking Coffee
Aimee Kilmer’s interview for Coffee, Tea & Ice Cream Magazine

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