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New summer drop for Fresh Press π«π₯
Four new flavors, custom illustrations, and packaging design by meΒ
The condensation on the cans against that icy cooler shot makes Fresh Press look genuinely refreshing, and the manicure close up is such a fun way to show off the can design. Did you shoot all four flavors together, or was the photography staggered as each illustration got finalized?
Thank you! I actually designed all the labels and illustrations first, and once the entire collection was finished, we photographed all four flavors together. It was important to see the whole lineup as one cohesive summer collection π
Looks tasty
Thanks!
Thank You, Anna π
Can I get one? π₯
Haha, only if you can catch the can before I do!
Haha, this looks incredible! π₯
Very very nice! π
Thank You!!
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