Bark Bark Sephutheloana sa Biri by Dheeraj Bangur

Bark Bark Sephutheloana sa Biri by Dheeraj Bangur is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Phuthelo Competition Category.

BoronsePhuthelo· 2025

Bark Bark Sephutheloana sa Biri

by Dheeraj Bangur

Client: Brandsthan

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Phuthelo Category

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The Design

About Bark Bark Sephutheloana sa Biri

Bark Bark Beer ke pokello ya biri ya boleng bo phahameng ya Jeremane e nang le meralo e matla, e ikgethang. Mofuta o Bobebe (3.5 percent ABV) o na le lebokose le leshweu le bonono le nang le mebala ya boputswa bakeng sa maikutlo a mafutshane. O Lefifi (7.5 percent ABV) o tla ka lebokoseng le lentsho le nang le mebala ya bohibidu, e bontshang matla, ha o Tlwaelehileng (5 percent ABV) o behilwe ka lebokoseng le le serolwana le kgahlisang le nang le mebala ya bohibidu le bonsho bakeng sa thahasello e lekanetsweng. Molaetsa wa Crafted for the Untamed o kopanya difonte tsa seatla le tse matla, e emelang moya wa boithabisi.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Bark Bark Sephutheloana sa Biri ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Bark Bark Sephutheloana sa Biri e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Bark Bark Sephutheloana sa Biri e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Bark Bark Beer is a premium German brand crafted for the bold. It is offered in three variants, Light (3.5% ABV) in a sleek white can with blue accents, Dark (7.5% ABV) in a black can with red highlights, and Regular (5% ABV) in a vibrant yellow can with red and black accents, balancing boldness and approachability. The tagline Crafted for the Untamed merges hand-script with bold modern fonts, capturing the adventurous spirit and fearless edge of the brand.
Dimensions & Packaging: The design utilizes standard 500ml aluminum cans with dimensions conforming to ISO specifications are diameter 66mm (202/211) and Height 122mm (610). The cans feature a sleek matte finish for a premium look and feel, with chrome metallic highlights for accentuating the color details. The packaging ensures durability, stackability, and compatibility with modern filling lines, adhering to industry standards for production efficiency.
Tags: Bark Bark Beer, German Shepherd logo, Bavaria beer inspiration, matte finish cans, chrome accents, adventurous beer branding, modern beer packaging, playful beer identity
Production Technology: The design features aluminum cans with matte finishes for a premium tactile feel. Metallic blue accents in the Light variant, red in the Bold variant, and yellow in the Regular variant are applied with a chrome finish, adding a striking shine to the minimal color palette. Vertical wavy lines in bold gray with a pinch of each variant color represent zeal and joy. This blend of textures and finishes emphasizes a modern, high-quality aesthetic, ensuring durability and visual appeal.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge was blending boldness with joy while honoring Bavaria beer heritage. Internally, I balanced historical significance with a modern, playful brand identity using the German Shepherd as a symbol. Socially, I aimed to break the seriousness of traditional beer branding. Externally, production constraints like ensuring matte finishes and chrome accents aligned with available technology, while research relied on limited but focused online insights to craft a unique narrative.
Research: I conducted self driven exploratory research, analyzing beer brands and identifying a lack of fun in their design. The goal was to create a joyful, bold identity. Inspired by Bavaria, Germany. Known for fine beer and the German Shepherd as a design icon, I chose Bark Bark for its playful appeal. Google insights and German flag colors (black, yellow, and red) influenced the design, blending tradition with a modern flair. The result connects emotionally, setting a new standard in beer branding.
Inspiration: Inspired by Bavaria's untamed spirit, Bark Bark Beer fuses boldness with modern flair. Each variant reflects its unique personality, Light, in a crisp white can with blue accents, offers breezy refreshment. Bold, in sleek black with fiery red, radiates intense character. Regular, in vibrant yellow with red and black, balances flavor for any occasion. Featuring a hand-scripted Crafted font and bold Untamed typeface, Bark Bark Beer is more than a drink. It is an adventure in every can.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2009 in Jaipur and finished in November 2024 in Jaipur.
Operation Flow: This beer can operates like any standard can, featuring a single pull-tab mechanism. The colored matte aluminum ring tab is designed for easy opening with a simple push-down action, ensuring convenience. Users can drink directly from the can or insert a straw for a more refined experience. The pull-tab design ensures an airtight seal until opened, preserving freshness and carbonation, while the ergonomic tab shape allows effortless interaction.