Equipping a legacy brand for a new era

Since 1992, De Bonte Koe Chocolade has crafted artisanal chocolates with passion and precision. Now, led by a progressive, media-savvy sibling duo, the brand honors its legacy while thriving in the digital age. Their products regularly go viral, thanks to a savvy social media strategy that highlights their sustainability efforts and engages a growing community.

Our challenge? Develop a fresh identity that reflects both their heritage and their bold, ethical vision for the future.

De Bonte Koe

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Brand Strategy
Visual- & Verbal Identity
Packaging Design

Product category

Food & Beverage

Brand Strategy
Visual- & Verbal Identity
Packaging Design
Two people tasting chocolate
pieces of chocolate on a white studio background

Chocolade van goeden huize (Chocolate of good origin)

With sustainability and craftsmanship at the heart of De Bonte Koe, we created a full-spectrum brand identity that aligns with their mission. Key elements include:

A distinct verbal identity—a playful nod to ‘50s optimism, reimagined for today.
A bright and upbeat color palette—fresh citrus and lavender tones.
A curvy, generous font—echoing the lusciousness of fine chocolate.
The return of the cow—a joyful mark of quality and tradition.
Irresistible photography—‘bites’ taken from chocolates, sparking sweet anticipation.

The result? A bold yet nostalgic brand that bridges premium tradition with contemporary charm, that’s perfect for the social media era.

bonte koe logo on a dark background
mixer with dripping chocolate on white studio background
A cardboard box with chocolate bars and packaging samples
The back of a person wearing a black T-shirt with the slogan "geluksbrenger"
Two chocolate bars with packaging samples

Bold assets to drive the brand forward

De Bonte Koe now boasts a unique collection of brand assets—seamlessly adaptable across physical and digital touchpoints. The identity strikes the perfect balance between heritage and modern appeal, allowing the brand to expand with confidence.

Interior photo of a boutique chocolate bar
IMAGE BY KENG PEREIRA
Exterior photo of a chocolate vending machine
Interior photo of a boutique chocolate shop
IMAGE BY KENG PEREIRA
A photo of a whisk with chocolate dripping from it, with the word "smaakvol" underneath it
Photo of a pastry chef in the kitchen with the word "geluksbrenger" next to him
Several pieces of chocolate on a white studio background, with the words "hap toe" next to them
A stack of chocolate bars with pistachio filling
A cargo bicycle on a sidewalk
IMAGE BY KENG PEREIRA
A bar of chocolate in bontekoe packaging
A cardboard box with bontekoe branding
Three phones showing bontekoe social media content
A 2D graphic banner with bontekoe branding

Work

Collaborators

Ninetynine – Interior

Vasco Valentim – Illustration

Pim Gerrits – Copywriting

Ralph Edelstein – Copywriting

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