Why does every courier brand hide the people actually doing the work behind a stock photo? I buil...Why does every courier brand hide the people actually doing the work behind a stock photo? I buil...
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Naming the riders on the roster gives the people-first idea something concrete. That feels like a stronger foundation for a courier brand than another generic delivery promise.
Naming riders on the roster is the part that's hard to walk back — once people are the brand, hiring and churn become brand problems too, not just ops ones. Does the roster page have a plan for riders who leave?
This deserves more than just liking, this deserves to be featured! 🏆 Hand-inked zero-gradient visuals putting actual riders front and center brings so much raw authenticity.
Putting the riders at the center gives the brand a much stronger point of view than a generic stock-photo hero. The documentary-style frames also make the service feel human before you even get to the details.
Naming actual riders on the roster instead of hiding behind a generic delivery-guy stock photo is the kind of decision that sounds obvious after someone else does it first. Did any of the riders push back on being the face of the brand, or were they into it once they saw the illustrations?
Putting the actual riders front and center instead of generic stock imagery is brilliant brand positioning. The hand-inked aesthetic gives it so much grit and authenticity!
Naming riders on the roster instead of using a stock photo is a strong stance. It turns the illustration style into proof of the idea rather than just decoration.
The inflatable flower. Only houseplant I'm guaranteed not to kill. Also, a new object every month is a sneaky good retention hook, people will stay subscribed just to see what's next.
Today I’m sharing something a bit different from packaging. This is the brand identity I designed for ALVA Industries, a Norwegian company developing electric motor technology.
I wanted it to feel modern and clear, but not too cold or impersonal. It’s a technical field, of course, but I think there’s still room for some character.