Sprouties Pangunahing Punksyon: Pagkakakilanlan ng Brand by Studio Matte is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Pag-aanunsyo, Marketing at Komunikasyon Competition Category.

BronsePag-aanunsyo· 2026

Sprouties Pangunahing Punksyon: Pagkakakilanlan ng Brand

by Studio Matte

Client: Studio Matte

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Pag-aanunsyo Category

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The Design

About Sprouties Pangunahing Punksyon: Pagkakakilanlan ng Brand

Teksto ng Aklat: Ang Sprouties ay isang farm-to-cat na brand ng cat grass, na may modelo ng paghahatid na nakasentro sa nutrient density at transparency ng supply chain. Ito ang unang brand na nag-aalok ng sariwa at gourmet na cat grass sa UAE. Lumalayo sa mga tradisyonal na cliche ng industriya ng alagang hayop, ang visual identity ay gumagamit ng konsepto ng Natural Luxury, pinaghahalo ang malalalim na berde sa pinong cream na may custom na logotype. May nakatagong ikono ng pusa sa letrang "i." Ang sentrong bahagi ng proyekto ay ang dual-purpose nitong packaging: isang perforated na structural sleeve na nagiging minimalist na dekoratibong bagay para sa modernong interior kapag nabuksan na.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Sprouties Pangunahing Punksyon: Pagkakakilanlan ng Brand ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Sprouties Pangunahing Punksyon: Pagkakakilanlan ng Brand ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Sprouties Pangunahing Punksyon: Pagkakakilanlan ng Brand ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

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