Coca-Cola collaborated with Porsche locally to create a strategic brand partnership and collaborative campaign. The aim was to leverage the assets of both brands and create a cohesive and distinctive packaging design. The key was to choose such a brand that would best complement or intensify the products. By leveraging each other’s reputations, co-branding strategy and packaging design offer consumers a unique and enticing value. Labbrand was commissioned to design a limited edition sleek can, an exclusive collection gift set, and animation that effectively conveyed the essence of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.

Challenge

The challenge was to develop a packaging set that clearly showcased the elements of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia while maintaining the iconic Coca-Cola brand identity. The co-branding marketing strategy with packaging design needed to be interactive and engaging, capturing the excitement and thrill of the race track experience.

Solution

Labbrand designed a limited edition sleek can and exclusive collection gift set that featured the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car. The design incorporated classic race scenes, such as tire tracks, headlight shadows, turning shoulders, and the striking grille of the car. These intricate details created a visually powerful image that symbolized the idea of “double the pleasure, full-speed ahead.” The co-branding marketing strategy utilized Coca-Cola’s 300 Sleek Can format and incorporated graphics representing the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. An on-pack interactive concept and e-commerce-related promotions were developed to offer consumers a selection of Porsche branded premiums, incentives, and admission tickets.

Results

The Coke x Porsche packaging design, gift set, and animation successfully captured the essence of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia while maintaining the recognizable Coca-Cola brand identity. The limited edition packaging resonated with consumers, creating excitement and anticipation. The on-pack interactive concept and e-commerce promotions further enhanced consumer engagement. The collaboration reached a wide audience, generating positive brand exposure and creating a memorable experience for consumers. Partnering with The Coca-Cola Company, Labbrand won Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award for Packaging Design, and Transform Awards Asia Bronze Award for Best Use of A Visual Property and Best Use of Packaging.