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Ida Graves Distillery
Representing our longest-tenured client partnership, Ida Graves is a single-batch distillery and tasting room in Minnesota’s central lakes region. A true brand creation effort in the making, our work has covered everything from visual identity and packaging design to art direction, promotional collateral, and environment.
︎ VISUAL IDENTITY
︎ PACKAGING
︎ PHOTOGRAPHY
︎ VIDEO
︎ STATIONERY & COLLATERAL
︎ BRAND + COMMS STRATEGY
︎ WEBSITE
![Branding and Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d92126604dd1aed4f35c6d620a0e70355d7ce71ee678c6abf92b9b9fc4d1a226/logopage.png)
![Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/92ea33eb3cb7024b1be952694ff64bc9f150e086a2f9937340a647e0339b5293/threeup.jpg)
![Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/117cdc8dd702db53c733b190a2f8f5a0c02b63ee474703755ff76761cfcffcbf/vodka.jpg)
![Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fceeab3a9cbc2cf6f3d88783cd5e2d798f25e3d6f6a3563af463e594305cf0aa/gin.jpg)
![Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/58c367b919b2eb7c5d4c211f1ccd7daf1bf9b762ab25c2b944d1af0b4f9e4e80/aquavit3.jpg)
Following the highly-successful launch of the brand’s core product lineup, Ida Graves began rolling out experimental, limited-edition products including foraged spirits, amaro, and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Given the rich storytelling inherent in the Ida Graves design language, these limited offerings allowed for creative reinterpretations of the core packaging system and brand expression.
![Amaro Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4494c8d103a6743de6effac431334893597a882374306574eef9a59a27cff995/ida_1200_c.jpg)
![Amaro Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/692a7a49b1fa4cf6e65f2746ce03cb5da60f5de6226cc3a810bd792d4639c979/amaro1.jpg)
![Amaro Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e9083911df036e878179c34d3514389b8c25c7e82ccbec5192560d7b0f5b4878/amaro3.jpg)
![Amaro Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/70d4195747cf5c39f97ed8b8a980c5085c82f876e04c90ae527231012b1e22ea/foraged4.jpg)
![Amaro Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ac3bbcb1efbfd2c93c2031178978b16fceb87e21dc0dcf5e9d64e85782228d56/foraged3.jpg)
![Amaro Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e6fe4101b0860bc1ba61789c388254e667cd8ac5bffaff43e688eb1edf992c43/foraged_2.jpg)
![Amaro Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/17d9808509c117b527035e2cd2278c9375e1c77df0f183f65111bd26bbcceaa6/foraged5.jpg)
![Packaging design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc0717b437a852c625e5c1848aa3af2e92cc47c0960ad8bc65dd18848fc58846/cap_top.jpg)
![Ida Graves Distillery icon animation by Buddy-Buddy](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d974c0f24844cb6cc7daf5b1b7f172084c7b69d61da45ae570af53f74b4a0d17/logoanimation_ida.gif)
![Ida Graves brand patterning by Buddy-Buddy](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a64d9e1aa955ab5f1d9fa8ceab3f33f0f20e1ef636016753c791ad996053e0ff/madein.png)
![Ida Graves Distillery social media design by Buddy-Buddy](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/64350d93ab19a8d7fd69eba8ae280eb0ffd3760ae7a531c2b9169a9e36e7f8c0/phone_preview.jpg)
"When we approached Buddy-Buddy, we had a vision for our company–a vision that they took and elevated. They brought our brand to life in a way that was not only exciting and fulfilling for us, but especially compelling to our consumer. With their support and network, we were able to plan and execute a strategic launch, positioning us for success in a crowded market. They listen well, pair good taste with good strategy, and are incredibly valuable partners to have in our business. We couldn't be more grateful to have Buddy-Buddy on our team."
— Anna Wilson, Co-Founder & Owner
![Ida Graves Distillery business card design by Buddy-Buddy](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/be434d4bca789b852ebadb8df1db79decaf326342e3c47de4e0188ff3f38b412/ida_bcards.jpg)
![Gin Packaging Design for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b5feff21ddf74223532b6eee7af1293388b56eaa9c18dcdb17a73e1e00707940/bottle_laydown_horizontal.jpg)
![Ida Graves Distillery sticker design by Buddy-Buddy](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/47782230da7ee3036a5c8c86ec45ac6dc063dad9f6e9f8f02e9568294bb786c6/patches.jpg)
![Ida Graves Distillery hat design by Buddy-Buddy](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/10f9aec75a6a9410e359a0764dc7f498fc50e50ccbb236f202237610d4349a86/hat_solo.jpg)
![Exterior wall mural signage for Ida Graves Distillery in Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b43a84d7d99b6ffc0d407d8817bbd22de3b3ae768c303d729ae33836c9c3fd8d/ida_wall.jpg)
![Distillery product spec sheet design by Buddy-Buddy](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/856c962abf941671d4280f6d21d7542eb42eea8f2676a099b09f7cd4a2cda24a/sellsheet.jpg)
![Distillery still tower in Alexandria, Minnesota](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f7ed4ad56790f964fabbb060edf23ee0f31824929a78d5eb75ef203b109fe879/still.jpg)
![Ida Graves - Minnesota Distillery logo and brand design by Buddy-Buddy](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a4057e0e6f38fdb3a93c87ead3366c3b9e2be78694023ec49194af8cdbeed7a3/logo_landscape.jpg)