Mermade

sports drink brand identity Instagram story mockup displayed on a phone placed between rocks
Mermade is a sports drink brand identity designed to introduce a more considered, female-focused option into a saturated market.

Diploma of Graphic Design Project

Brand Identity
Communication
Campaign & Print
Digital Design

Concept Development

The brand was developed around femininity and empowerment, creating a visual identity that feels strong and expressive. A dark moody pink and black palette was used to balance softness with confidence, forming a distinctive aesthetic that avoids stereotypical representation while remaining feminine and considered.

Design Problem

The challenge was to create a clear point of difference in a crowded market while avoiding stereotypical or superficial approaches often used when targeting women. The brand also needed a clear unique selling point that felt intentional, cohesive, and meaningful across both product and identity.

Design Solution

A cohesive brand was created grounded in both function and identity, supporting women’s nutritional needs through added iron and a carefully designed practical, ergonomic bottle design. The logo combines a mermaid tail symbolising young girls’ dreams and aspiration, and a wave form representing hydration. 

Mermade business card mockup showing branded card design in a clean presentation
Mermade protein bar packaging mockup showing branded bar wrapper design
Mermade branded social media post design for a digital campaign
Mermade splash cover mockup showing product bottle with title design
Mermade sports drink website mockup showing homepage design for a sports drink brand
Mermade website homepage mockup showing sports drink brand landing page design
Mermade website sales page mockup showing sports drink product bottles
Mermade billboard mockup showing outdoor advertising design in a nighttime setting with a person walking past
Mermade business card mockup showing branded card design in a clean presentation
Mermade protein bar packaging mockup showing branded bar wrapper design

Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Photoshop and were utilised in this project.