Sprouties Primary Function: Brändi-identiteetti by Studio Matte

Sprouties Primary Function: Brändi-identiteetti by Studio Matte is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award in Mainosmuotoilu Competition Category.

PronssiMainonta· 2026

Sprouties Primary Function: Brändi-identiteetti

by Studio Matte

Client: Studio Matte

Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Mainonta Category

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The Design

About Sprouties Primary Function: Brändi-identiteetti

Book Text: Sprouties on tilalta kissalle -kissanruohobrändi, jonka toimitusmalli perustuu ravinnetiheyteen ja toimitusketjun läpinäkyvyyteen. Se on Arabiemiirikuntien ensimmäinen brändi, joka tarjoaa tuoretta, gourmet-tason kissanruohoa. Perinteisistä lemmikkiteollisuuden kliseistä irtautuen visuaalinen identiteetti hyödyntää luonnollisen ylellisyyden konseptia yhdistäen syvät vihreät sävyt hienostuneisiin kermanvärisiin sävyihin sekä räätälöityyn logotyyppiin. Kissahahmo on piilotettu i-kirjaimeen. Projektin keskiössä on sen kaksikäyttöinen pakkaus: rei'itetty rakenteellinen holkki, joka avaamisen jälkeen muuntuu minimalistiseksi koriste-esineeksi moderneihin sisustuksiin.

The Recognition

About the Pronssipalkinto A' Design Award

Sprouties Primary Function: Brändi-identiteetti on Pronssipalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, erittäin arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään erinomaisille designeille, joita luonnehtivat luovuus, nerokkuus ja oveluus. Pronssivoittajat ovat runsaan taitavia ja silmiinpistävän luovia taiteellisia tuotoksia, jotka todistavat suunnittelijoidensa laajaa kokemusta, mielikuvitusta ja kekseliäisyyttä. Sprouties Primary Function: Brändi-identiteetti:n odotetaan olevan korkeassa arvossa pidetty, ihailtu ja rakastettu esine, joka on huomattavan ammattimainen ja innovatiivinen. Tämä Pronssipalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign sisällyttää itseensä parhaita käytäntöjä taiteessa, tieteessä, designissa ja teknologiassa ja on erinomainen huomiollaan yksityiskohtiin. Sprouties Primary Function: Brändi-identiteetti tyydyttää upeasti tarpeita, koskettaa haluja, viehättää tunteita ja vetoaa uteliaisuuteen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Sprouties is the UAE's first farm-to-cat hydroponic wellness system, delivering live, nutritious greens directly to consumers. It solves the problem of moldy, stagnant retail pet grass by offering fresh, specialized formulas. The identity features a Natural Luxury aesthetic with a custom logotype and a thoughtful packaging system. This innovative structure uses a perforated sleeve that transforms into a minimalist home decorative element, hiding the soil and tray.
Dimensions & Packaging: Boxes are 17.2 x 12.3 x 21 cm.
Recyclable cardstock.
Pantone print system
Tags: pet, cat, wellness, premium, natural, feline, grass
Production Technology: The design followed a Diverge and Converge methodology. During the Diverge phase, we prototyped various structural shapes to accommodate hydroponic growth and feline interaction. In the Converge phase, we utilized Adobe Illustrator for bespoke icon development. Recyclable cardstock was selected for the outer sleeve. The Functional Branding air holes were precision die cut into the brand’s cat head icon, balancing technical ventilation needs with visual identity.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was designing a living package that must remain in a consumer's home for over 14 days. Creating a structure that provides root ventilation (air holes) without compromising the premium feel was a technical hurdle. We overcame this by integrating the brand's cat icon into the functional die-cuts. Another challenge was the sensitive branding balance, ensuring the brand was recognizable during unboxing while remaining subtle enough to act as a decorative rather than commercial object, once the top sleeve is removed.
Research: Type: Market Gap and User Experience Research. Objectives: To eliminate mold risks in commercial pet grass. Methodology: Supply chain analysis and veterinary collaboration. Tools: Prototyping and shelf-life testing. Participants: Feline caregivers and veterinary specialists in the UAE. Results: Identified that traditional retail storage leads to nutrient depletion. Insights: High-tier consumers prefer "quiet" branding that integrates with home decor. Impact: Created a new direct-to-consumer category that prioritizes freshness as a non-negotiable health benefit.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the broken supply chain of the pet wellness market in the UAE, where stagnant shelf life compromised product safety. The visual language was inspired by the Natural Luxury concept, moving away from loud, primary-colored pet tropes toward a sophisticated palette that mirrors modern interior design. The core inspiration was the feline ritual: the quiet, instinctive joy a cat finds in nature, translated into a convenient, urban-friendly "unboxing" experience.
Project Duration: 6 months, France and UAE
Operation Flow: The user journey begins with a farm-to-door delivery of a sealed, living product. To activate the experience, a perforated strip is pulled to remove the top protective sleeve. This reveals the vibrant, pre-grown greens while leaving the lower base intact as a permanent decorative sleeve that conceals the internal tray. This two-part system ensures that the "messy" elements of hydroponic growth remain hidden, allowing the product to function as a clean, minimalist guest in the home for its 14-day lifespan.
Team Members: Creative Direction, Branding and Packaging Design: Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira
Icon Design: Didem Dagbagli
Motion Design: Murat Kaan Ozturk