OLW

Reigniting everyday celebration in an increasingly crowded category.

Brand System / Packaging design / Production

  • #1
    Market leader in snacks.
  • +90%
    SoM in cheese snacks, with Cheez Doodles as the most loved brand.
  • 94%
    Brand awareness.

As competition intensified and private labels multiplied, OLW risked losing some of its emotional edge in Swedes’ hearts. While still widely loved, the brand needed renewed clarity and distinctiveness to remain culturally relevant and unmistakable in shelf.

Building on OLW’s long-standing role in making everyday moments feel more festive, we translated that insight into a single, unifying brand asset: the spark, a symbol of everyday celebration. Integrated across logo, packaging, and motion, it strengthens recognition, boosts shelf impact, and reconnects OLW with its cultural role, proving how one thoughtfully crafted element can light up an entire brand.

What we did

Logo refresh – After two decades without change, the logotype was refined into a crisp, contemporary expression. Metallic finishes and gradients were removed, while subtle spark integrations added vitality and a new strong brand asset without breaking from OLW’s heritage.

Brand system – The spark evolved into a celebratory ribbon motif, extending naturally into motion, digital, and social. Animated sparks and custom emojis increased memorability and visibility across channels. A vibrant colour palette enabled bold, flavour-driven colour blocking for instant recognition. Refined typography with ink traps visually echoed the spark, balancing energy with approachability. he system was designed to flex seamlessly across packaging, experiential activations, influencer collaborations, out-of-home, and digital touch points, keeping OLW emotionally resonant and culturally relevant.

Packaging system – The spark became a unifying element across the full pack portfolio, from crisps and crunchers to cheez doodles, nuts, maxi bags, and limited editions — increasing shelf recognition and product differentiation.

Sustainability integration – Material choices were informed by environmental considerations, including ISCC-certified, 79% bio-based plastic, aligning the new identity with responsible production.

Scalability and activation – The system was designed to flex seamlessly across packaging, experiential activations, influencer collaborations, out-of-home, and digital touchpoints — keeping OLW emotionally resonant and culturally relevant.

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