Brian FitzSimmons | Design Director – Product Design, Brand Development & Commercialization

fitzsimmons.designer@mac.com • 646-354-8998

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Cloud Nine Chocolates: Organic Product Line Packaging Redesign

Brand Research | Art Direction | Graphic Development | Manufacturing Liaison

Direction: Help Cloud Nine Chocolates stand out and capture market share in the increasingly competitive organic chocolate sector. The goal was to execute a full packaging redesign that balances natural, eye-catching visual cues with an elevated, premium positioning to clearly differentiate individual SKUs while unifying the overall product line.

Design: Grounded the redesign in comprehensive category research and demographic analysis to identify core consumer motivators such as purity, indulgence, and sustainability. Developed a refreshed visual language encompassing color, typography, and layout direction, and partnered closely with the client through production—delivering print-ready files, managing vendor coordination, and ensuring seamless scalability across high-volume manufacturing.

Dividend: Successfully modernized the brand's physical presence, aligning the packaging with evolving consumer expectations and strengthening shelf appeal. The redesigned system positioned Cloud Nine for significant commercial growth across high-end retail grocery and gourmet channels.