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 Federal Studio - Photography

IMPACT

Creative Direction & Brand Positioning Brand Identity & Packaging System Digital Brand Ecosystem

YEARS

2023

Lausanne, Switzerland

Context & Business Challenge

I.D. Swiss Botanicals sits at the intersection of science and nature, combining neuroscience, plant-based ingredients, and cosmetic innovation into a premium skincare proposition. The challenge was to transform this complex scientific narrative into a brand that feels both credible and desirable, balancing clinical rigor with emotional appeal.

Rather than treating product, packaging, and digital as separate layers, the approach was to build a unified brand ecosystem, where every touchpoint contributes to a consistent and elevated experience. The objective was to establish a clear creative direction and a scalable visual system, capable of supporting the brand’s growth while strengthening its positioning in a highly competitive and trust-driven category.

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CONTEXT & STRATEGY

Positioning a CBD
brand in the Swiss market

Working at the intersection of brand, product, and experience, I led the development of a cohesive visual ecosystem spanning packaging, digital, and retail touchpoints. The focus was to translate scientific credibility into a refined and emotionally engaging experience, ensuring consistency across all brand expressions while elevating perceived quality.

01

CONTEXT & STRATEGY

Positioning a CBD
brand in the Swiss market

Working at the intersection of brand, product, and experience, I led the development of a cohesive visual ecosystem spanning packaging, digital, and retail touchpoints. The focus was to translate scientific credibility into a refined and emotionally engaging experience, ensuring consistency across all brand expressions while elevating perceived quality.

Challenge

Refine the visual identity to strengthen positioning in a growing premium CBD skincare market, balancing scientific credibility with natural wellness aesthetics.

Challenge

Refine the visual identity to strengthen positioning in a growing premium CBD skincare market, balancing scientific credibility with natural wellness aesthetics.

Approche

Designed clear, structured layouts and strong visual hierarchy to simplify decision-making and improve conversion across product and checkout journeys.

Approche

Designed clear, structured layouts and strong visual hierarchy to simplify decision-making and improve conversion across product and checkout journeys.

Result

Packaging became a key brand expression, translating the identity into tangible assets that convey purity, research-driven innovation, and product 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

Elvolving the Brand Identity

The visual direction bridges science and sensoriality, combining clinical credibility with emotional appeal. A bold color system and tactile imagery create a distinctive and memorable brand universe.

02

Brand Identity

Elvolving the Brand Identity

The visual direction bridges science and sensoriality, combining clinical credibility with emotional appeal. A bold color system and tactile imagery create a distinctive and memorable brand universe.

Visual identity refinement

The visual direction focused on elevating the brand’s aesthetic through color, lighting, materials, and product staging. These visual elements helped create a distinctive and contemporary brand universe aligned with the scientific and premium positioning of the products.

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.

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Ingredients & formulation approach

Formulations built on high-performance natural actives selected for their efficacy and origin. Swiss CBD, Alpine antioxidants, and botanical oils work together to reduce inflammation, 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

Pinosylvine - Resveratrol-like

Powerful antioxidant
Prevents premature aging
Protects against environmental stress

Pinosylvine - Resveratrol-like

Powerful antioxidant
Prevents premature 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

The visual direction was consistently applied across packaging, product photography, and campaign visuals, creating a cohesive brand universe. Color gradients, material textures, and scientific imagery helped establish a recognizable visual language across all brand touchpoints.

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
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
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 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
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

The packaging system reinforces clarity while supporting a premium positioning. A consistent and scalable design improves product recognition and shelf impact.

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Packaging Design

Designing the Product Packaging

The packaging system reinforces clarity while supporting a premium positioning. A consistent and scalable design improves product recognition and shelf impact.

Packaging design

Packaging for existing and new products was designed and refined to align with the brand identity while highlighting the purity and efficacy of CBD-based formulations.

I.D. Swiss Botanicals stress balancer serum and packaging presented in minimal composition highlighting premium cosmetic design
I.D. Swiss Botanicals stress balancer serum and packaging presented in minimal composition highlighting premium cosmetic design
I.D. Swiss Botanicals blemish oil product and packaging showcased in colorful composition reflecting premium skincare branding
I.D. Swiss Botanicals blemish oil product and packaging showcased in colorful composition reflecting premium skincare branding
I.D. Swiss Botanicals premium CBD skincare products showcased in a vibrant campaign composition with bold colors and high-end cosmetic packaging

Product hierarchy

A clear visual hierarchy was established across the product range, helping differentiate oils, extracts, and skincare products while maintaining overall consistency.

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

Shelf visibility

The packaging was designed to stand out in premium retail environments while maintaining clarity, elegance, and ease of use during product application.

I.D. Swiss Botanicals hydration serum held by model highlighting premium skincare product and natural glow
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

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04

DIGITAL BRAND EXPERIENCE

Brand Experience
Across Touchpoints

The brand identity was deployed across digital and physical environments to create a seamless and consistent experience across all touchpoints. From e-commerce interfaces to retail installations, each interaction was crafted to express a unified visual language, reinforce brand recognition, and build a cohesive omnichannel ecosystem.

Digital Experience

The digital experience translates the brand into a clear and conversion-oriented journey. From storytelling to product pages, the focus is on clarity, trust, and usability.

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

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Digital Brand Experience

Digital Brand Experience

The brand identity was deployed across digital and physical environments to create a seamless and consistent experience across all touchpoints. From e-commerce interfaces to retail installations, each interaction was crafted to express a unified visual language, reinforce brand recognition, and build a cohesive omnichannel ecosystem.

Retail Experience

Retail activation extends the brand into an immersive physical experience. I translated the visual identity into physical environments, combining product discovery, education, and interaction to strengthen 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

The project established a cohesive and elevated brand ecosystem, aligning product, packaging, and digital into a unified and consistent experience.

The new creative direction translated complex scientific foundations into a clear and desirable brand language, strengthening both credibility and emotional appeal. This allowed the brand to better communicate its positioning at the intersection of neuroscience, plant-based ingredients, and cosmetic innovation.

A structured visual system ensured consistency across all touchpoints, supporting product clarity, brand recognition, and scalability as the brand expands across new channels and markets.

More broadly, the project elevated the perception of I.D. Swiss Botanicals, positioning it as a premium and differentiated player within the emerging neurocosmetics space.

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