We’re thrilled to announce that both Studio Picante and its founder, Chris Bernay, have been honored with two prestigious awards at the Online Design Awards (ODA) 2024-Q3 contest. The project was recognized as Winner in the category of Event Marketing and received Gold in Branding.
This winning project, created during an Adobe Live session, envisioned a fictional art and music event for kids. It combined playful, imaginative branding with a dynamic marketing strategy, celebrating creativity and inspiring young audiences.
These awards highlight the synergy between Chris’s vision and Studio Picante’s bold design philosophy. Together, we strive to craft daring, authentic designs that transcend trends and leave a lasting impact.
We’re incredibly grateful for this recognition and for the opportunities that continue to challenge and inspire us. Stay tuned as we bring more daring projects to life at Studio Picante!
We’re thrilled to share that Chris Bernay, founder of Studio Picante, has won the prestigious Best Packaging Design award for his work as Creative Director and Principal Designer on the Glorious Packaging project at the 61st Edition of the American Graphic Design Awards.
The American Graphic Design Awards, hosted by GDUSA, have been recognizing outstanding design for over 60 years. This flagship competition celebrates the very best in graphic design across various categories, and receiving such an honor highlights Chris’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of packaging design. This win underscores Chris’s philosophy of delivering authentic and daring design solutions that go beyond trends. At Studio Picante, our focus is always on creating designs that resonate deeply and elevate the brands we work with.
We want to thank GDUSA for this recognition, and express our gratitude to everyone who has supported this journey. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from Studio Picante as we continue to innovate and take risks in the world of design.
Studio Picante is thrilled and deeply grateful for the recent recognition at the 2024 ODA Awards! Our rebranding and packaging redesign for Gandour’s snack brand, Cric-Crac, earned us Winner in the Packaging Category and Gold for Brand Design, a true honor in the industry. This achievement highlights our dedication to pushing creative boundaries and delivering impactful visual identities. Thank you to the ODA team for this distinction—celebrating this milestone energizes us for future projects!
Chris Bernay’s recurring participation in Adobe Live sessions highlights his creative expertise and unique approach to brand identity design. In these live sessions, Chris dives into his design process, showcasing techniques in visual identity development, typography, and packaging design that captivate a global audience. His insights inspire viewers and illustrate the thoughtful strategy behind Studio Picante's work. We’re proud to see his impact on the creative community through Adobe’s platform.
In these captivating videos, Chris Bernay demonstrates his talent for lettering with precision and artistry. Each scene reveals his meticulous approach, blending typographic expertise with artistic flow. His skill in transforming simple strokes into complex letterforms is a mesmerizing display of both craft and creativity, giving viewers insight into the dedication and technique behind every design. These videos are a celebration of the art of lettering, brought to life through Chris’s practiced hands.
Chris Bernay is a seasoned photographer whose lens has captured the spirit of the music scene across the Americas. With a focus on portraiture, he spent years documenting artists in the United States and South America, building an evocative portfolio that of the electrifying energy of live performances. He has covered major festivals such as Coachella in California and Lollapalooza in Chicago, immersing viewers in the vibrant atmospheres of these iconic events. Bernay’s photography has garnered recognition in esteemed publications worldwide, including Resource Magazine (New York), Status (Asia), and has even been showcased on Coldplay's official website. His work, celebrated for its depth and authenticity, continues to resonate with audiences globally.
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