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LUMUMU

Cold Brew Coffee

Circular Brand System Construction

Brand Narrative Framework Architecture Visual Identity & Packaging System Design Gift & Derivative Product Extension Design Art Direction & Visual System Consistency

Project Introduction

Lumumu is a cold brew coffee brand initially built on the abstract philosophical concept of the “Six Aspects.” While conceptually rich, the system lacked the ability to function as a scalable commercial brand — it could not effectively guide visual identity, packaging, or product extensions.

To address this, the project reframes the brand from a symbolic philosophy into a circular brand system. Rather than relying on interpretation, the system is constructed through principles of balance, rhythm, and repetition, enabling consistency across all touchpoints.

This approach translates abstract ideas into a modular and extensible design language, applied across visual identity, packaging, and product development. As a result, Lumumu evolves from a conceptual narrative into a coherent, scalable brand system that can grow through real-world use.

Ricercar

“Ricercar” studies how systems remember their origins, how

repetition becomes variation, and how variation leads to coherence.

It is a practice of returning, so that what moves can begin to think.

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