I.D. Swiss Botanicals premium CBD skincare products showcased through vibrant campaign visuals highlighting Swiss-made quality and modern cosmetic design
I.D. Swiss Botanicals premium CBD skincare products showcased through vibrant campaign visuals highlighting Swiss-made quality and modern cosmetic design
I.D. Swiss Botanicals premium CBD skincare products showcased through vibrant campaign visuals highlighting Swiss-made quality and modern cosmetic design
CLIENT
CLIENT

Babylon Sciences SA - Lausanne

ROLE

Lead Art Direction

Brand Identity · Packaging Design · Photography

SCOPE

Branding 360°

Identity · Packaging · Campaign · Retail · eCommerce

YEARS

2023

Lausanne, Switzerland

The Science of Botanicals

I.D. Swiss Botanicals sits at the intersection of science and nature, combining neuroscience, Swiss CBD, and plant-based actives into a premium neurocosmetic skincare proposition. The challenge was to turn a complex scientific narrative into a brand that feels both credible and desirable. Rather than treating product, packaging, and digital as separate layers, we built one unified brand ecosystem, with a clear creative direction and a scalable visual system that elevates every touchpoint and strengthens positioning in a competitive, trust-driven category.

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CONTEXT & STRATEGY

CONTEXT & STRATEGY

Positioning a CBD
brand in the Swiss market

I led a cohesive visual ecosystem across packaging, digital, and retail: translating scientific credibility into a refined, emotionally engaging experience, consistent across every touchpoint.

Challenge

Strengthen the brand's positioning in a growing premium CBD market, balancing scientific credibility with natural wellness.

Challenge

Strengthen the brand's positioning in a growing premium CBD market, balancing scientific credibility with natural wellness.

Approach

Clear, structured layouts and strong visual hierarchy to simplify decision-making and lift conversion across product and checkout.

Approach

Clear, structured layouts and strong visual hierarchy to simplify decision-making and lift conversion across product and checkout.

Result

Packaging became a key brand expression: tangible assets conveying purity, research-driven innovation, and quality.

From strategy to execution, the project translated a clear vision into a cohesive visual and brand experience.

Research
Market analysis, benchmarking
Strategy
Positioning, brand territory
Identity
Colors, typography, visual design
Packaging
Product design, system
Campaign
Art direction, photoshoot
Deployment
Retail, digital, consistency

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02

BRAND IDENTITY

Evolving the Brand Identity

The visual direction bridges science and sensoriality. Clinical credibility meets emotional appeal through a bold color system, tactile imagery, and considered product staging, building a contemporary universe aligned with the brand's scientific, premium positioning.

I.D. Swiss Botanicals typographic logo on a gradient background reflecting the brand’s modern and premium visual identity
I.D. Swiss Botanicals premium CBD skincare products showcased in a vibrant campaign composition with bold colors and high-end cosmetic packaging
Laboratory research photography showing CBD cannabis plant analysis used as inspiration for I.D. Swiss Botanicals skincare brand based on botanical science.
Laboratory research photography showing CBD cannabis plant analysis used as inspiration for I.D. Swiss Botanicals skincare brand based on botanical science.
Laboratory research photography showing CBD cannabis plant analysis used as inspiration for I.D. Swiss Botanicals skincare brand based on botanical science.

DEEP BLACK

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DEEP INDIGO

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NIGHT CREAM

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HYDRATION SERUM

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RADIANCE CREAM

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SOFT GREY

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OFF WHITE

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Ingredients & formulation approach

Formulations built on natural actives selected for their efficacy and origin. Swiss CBD, Alpine antioxidants, and botanical oils work together to soothe, restore balance, and support skin regeneration.

CBD hemp ingredient with liquid texture in vibrant lighting representing active compounds in skincare products

Swiss CBD

Calms & rebalances
Reduces redness
Supports skin repair

Swiss CBD

Calms & rebalances
Reduces redness
Supports skin repair

Alpine plant botanical ingredient with liquid texture symbolizing Swiss natural skincare and plant-based extracts

Pinosylvin

Resveratrol-like antioxidant
Helps prevent visible signs of aging
Protects against environmental stress

Pinosylvin

Resveratrol-like antioxidant
Helps prevent visible signs of aging
Protects against environmental stress

Cosmetic texture ingredient in fluid form with blue lighting representing hydration and skincare formulation

Organic Shea Butter

Deep hydration
Nourishes & soothes
Repairs dry skin

Organic Shea Butter

Deep hydration
Nourishes & soothes
Repairs dry skin

Mint leaves botanical ingredient with liquid texture in vibrant lighting representing natural skincare formulation

Organic Peppermint Oil

Refreshing & stimulating
Supports circulation
Enhances skin balance

Organic Peppermint Oil

Refreshing & stimulating
Supports circulation
Enhances skin balance

Brand consistency

Across packaging, photography, and campaign, color gradients, material textures, and scientific imagery build one recognizable visual language at every touchpoint.

Beauty portrait with translucent cosmetic texture highlighting skincare innovation and I.D. Swiss Botanicals campaign identity
I.D. Swiss Botanicals skincare product on hand with bold colors highlighting premium packaging and campaign art direction
Male beauty portrait with liquid texture overlay highlighting skincare innovation and I.D. Swiss Botanicals campaign identity
I.D. Swiss Botanicals sheet mask packaging held in hand with bold colors reflecting premium skincare branding and campaign art direction
I.D. Swiss Botanicals CBD sheet mask showcased in a vibrant campaign composition highlighting premium skincare packaging
Artistic beauty portrait with liquid texture overlay highlighting skincare formulation and I.D. Swiss Botanicals campaign identity
I.D. Swiss Botanicals serum product held in hand with bold lighting emphasizing premium skincare design and campaign art direction

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03

PACKAGING DESIGN

Designing the Product Packaging

A premium packaging system, consistent across the range. A clear hierarchy between oils, extracts, and skincare strengthens recognition and shelf impact.

I.D. Swiss Botanicals skincare campaign visual featuring multiple products held in hands with vibrant gradient lighting expressing premium brand identity

Shelf visibility

Packaging built to stand out in premium retail, while staying clear, elegant, and easy to use.

I.D. Swiss Botanicals serum being dispensed onto finger illustrating product usage and skincare routine
I.D. Swiss Botanicals skincare cream texture applied on hand showcasing product consistency and sensorial experience
I.D. Swiss Botanicals hydration serum held by model highlighting premium skincare product and natural glow

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04

DIGITAL BRAND EXPERIENCE

Brand Experience
Across Touchpoints

Deployed across digital and physical environments, from e-commerce to retail. Every interaction speaks one visual language, building recognition across the whole omnichannel experience.

I.D. Swiss Botanicals e-commerce experience including homepage and product detail page designed to deliver a premium skincare journey

Retail Experience

Retail activation extends the brand into an immersive space. I translated the identity into physical environments that combine product discovery, education, and interaction to deepen engagement.

I.D. Swiss Botanicals retail display featuring product presentation and brand storytelling in physical store environment
I.D. Swiss Botanicals retail display featuring product presentation and brand storytelling in physical store environment
I.D. Swiss Botanicals retail pop-up with customers interacting with products highlighting experiential skincare activation
I.D. Swiss Botanicals retail pop-up with customers interacting with products highlighting experiential skincare activation
I.D. Swiss Botanicals retail experience in store showcasing immersive skincare activation and premium brand environment

Results & Impact

A cohesive brand ecosystem aligning product, packaging, digital, and retail into one experience.

The creative direction turned complex science into a clear, desirable brand language, strengthening both credibility and emotional appeal. It gave I.D. Swiss Botanicals a way to own its position at the intersection of neuroscience, plant-based ingredients, and cosmetic innovation, the heart of the emerging neurocosmetics category.

The system rolled out across premium Swiss retail, including Manor, Globus, and pharmacies such as Happy Officine, and holds up across every touchpoint, supporting clarity, recognition, and scalability as the brand expands into new channels and markets.