RITUAL COFFEE ROASTERS

THE EVOLUTION OF THE REVOLUTION.

Ritual Coffee owner holding white and red logo mug

Since we created their iconic brand in 2005, Ritual has become one of the most revered coffee companies in the world. But they were losing market share to younger, less authentic coffee companies and also wanted to combat the snobby stereotype that had become synonymous with 3rd wave coffee. We repositioned them away from their hipster competitors by doubling down on their local roots, making them part of the San Francisco establishment. By communicating stories about their farmer partners, and developing friendly, detailed brew guides, Ritual could share their great love of coffee in a fun and down-to-earth way. They may have started the coffee revolution, but now they're about demystifying the coffee experience.

Ritual Coffee Roasters logo evolution. Before and After
Ritual Coffee Roasters store in San Francisco
Hand holding Ritual logo coffee mug
 
 
Ritual Coffee Haight location store logo sign
Hand holding stack of Ritual to go cups
 
 
 

"What is the meaning behind our logo?
Ah, our iconic cup and star! This was designed based on the vision that what we were doing was really revolutionary and that we needed an instantly recognizable symbol, perhaps even a flag. Aimee Kilmer of Good Stuff Partners came up with the cup and star, inspired by both the bold color contrasts of the Turkish flag and the iconography of the Soviet era. People still ask us if we’re communists sometimes. We are not."

— Eileen Rinaldi - Founder Ritual Coffee

Women enjoying Ritual Coffee drinks
Barista working at Ritual Coffee Roasters

MORE BUZZ

Ritual's packaging wins Communication Arts design award.
Ritual packaging featured on the
Dieline.
Ritual packaging video and review on
Unpacking Coffee
Aimee Kilmer’s interview for
Coffee, Tea & Ice Cream Magazine

WHAT WE DELIVERED.

Brand Identity

Logo & icon
Family of fonts
Color palette
Copy style
Photography style
Illustration style
Brand book

Brand Strategy

Research & analysis
Vision
Mission
Values & culture
Personality
Tone of voice

Brand Experience

Brand launch campaign
Packaging design
Communication strategy
Environmental graphics
Retail branding
Promotional materials

Brand Voice

Positioning statement
Elevator pitch
Brand promise
Tagline
Copywriting
Product architecture