Spitfire: Glorious 2012

This case study describes how Spitfire, a British beer brand, used a new design called Glorious 2012, or "The Bottle of Britain", to celebrate major UK events in 2012.

Spitfire: Glorious 2012

Agency: JDOClient: Shepherd NeameBrand: Glorious 2012Category: Packaging: Branded drink

Outline of project brief

  • To create an event focused design which would be appropriate for a broad range of opportunities for the trade
  • To create packaging that would have major impact on shelf
  • To create a pack that would encourage gifting and collectibility
  • To head off the competition but also remain true to the spirit of the Spitfire brand
  • To recruit younger drinkers in their twenties, thirties and forties
  • To increase market share by at least 0.5%
  • To increase volume growth...

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