Oak House Distillery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Oak House Distillery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Oak House Distillery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Oak House Distillery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Flora Springs Winery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Flora Springs Winery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Flora Springs Winery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Flora Springs Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Two of CF Napa’s Designs are Featured in Creative Quarterly 77
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Aquatica Distilling has been selected as one of the winners of Creative Quarterly 77 in the Graphic Design category. The design for Gemstone Vineyard's Facets was honored as a Runner-Up in the Graphic Design Category as well. Both designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Wins 2 Awards in Pentawards 2024
CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging design for Clos du Val’s Blind Tasting won Bronze and our work for Vinoce Vineyards’ The Grappler was awarded with a Certificate in the 2024 Pentawards. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it. To see the full list of winners, click here.
TK Mulligan Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for TK Mulligan. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Purlieu Wines Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Purlieu Wines was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Patz & Hall Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ Patz & Hall. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
TK Mulligan Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for TK Mulligan was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Romero Distilling Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Romero Distilling Co. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Open Road Distilling Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Open Road Distilling Co. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Turks Head Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Main Line Wine Company's Turks Head. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Revana Family Vineyards Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Revana Family Vineyards. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Stags Leap District Winegrowers Featured on Men’s Journal
CF Napa Brand Design’s label design work for Stags Leap District Winegrowers was featured on Men’s Journal. Men’s Journal inspires readers to live their most adventurous lives. Their team of editors and writers continue that mission through longform storytelling and daily coverage of travel, gear, health and fitness, food and drink, and style. To read the article and more, click here.
Señor Sangria Featured on Graphic Design USA
CF Napa’s packaging design for Señor Sangria was selected to be featured on Graphic Design USA. Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has been a source of news and information for graphic designers and the broader creative community. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Head High Wines Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Head High Wines. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Romero Distilling Co. Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Romero Distilling Co. was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Patz & Hall Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Patz & Hall was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Trybe Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Trybe. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Clos du Val Blind Tasting Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Clos du Val's Blind Tasting. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Clos du Val Blind Tasting Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Clos du Val Blind Tasting was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
The Grappler Wins in the 2024 Communication Arts Design Competition
CF Napa’s design for Vinoce Vineyards’ The Grappler won in the 2024 Communication Arts Design Competition. The Communication Arts Design Annual is one of the most prestigious competitions for creativity in graphic design and serves as a global platform for showcasing exceptional design projects. To see the list of winners, click here.
Evolve Featured on Packaging Digest
CF Napa’s packaging design for Time Family of Wines' Evolve was selected to be featured on Packaging Digest. Packaging Digest delivers news, trends, best practices, and new technologies to packaging executives and engineers, developers and designers at end-user companies. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Open Road Distilling Co. Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Open Road Distilling Co. was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Trybe Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Trybe was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Head High Wines Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Head High Wines was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Aquatica Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Aquatica Gin was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Revana Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Revana Family Vineyard was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Beverage Container Deposit Laws
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses how beverage container deposit laws can affect your packaging. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Wins 13 Awards in Graphis Design Annual 2025
CF Napa Brand Design took home thirteen awards from the Graphis Design Annual 2025 competition. The designs for Aquatica, Piccola Noce (Vinoce Vineyards), Robert’s No. 1 American Dry Gin (Oak House Distillery), Stags Leap District Winegrowers, and Waikulu Distillery’s Ohana Reserve were awarded Gold. Giulio Straccali (Palm Bay International), Head High, Hypothesis (Roots Run Deep Winery), Rebrook Cellars, TK Mulligan, and Turks Head were awarded Silver. The design for Clos du Val Blind Tasting and Purlieu were given Honorable Mention. The work will be featured in the Graphis Design Annual 2025 journal and in an online archive. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
The Resilient Distillery
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses tips on how to weather market volatility through strategic procurement. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home Award for Shafer Vineyards Website – American Digital Design Awards
CF Napa’s website design for Shafer Vineyards was announced as a winner in Graphic Design USA’s 2024 American Digital Design Awards. The design has been chosen to be included in this year’s digital design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To see the winning work, click here.
Giulio Straccali Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging redesign for Giulio Straccali (Palm Bay International). The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Cavit Cloud 90 Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Palm Bay International's Cavit Cloud 90 was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Giulio Straccali Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Palm Bay International's Giulio Straccali was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Turks Head & The Grappler are Winners in PRINT Awards
Two of CF Napa’s designs were announced as winners in 2024 PRINT Awards. Turks Head (Main Line Wine Company) was awarded 1st Place in the Logos category while The Grappler (Vinoce Vineyards) took home 3rd placed in the Packaging Category. The goal of the PRINT Awards is to spotlight the best domestic and international work though 26 comprehensive categories targeting every aspect of graphic design. To see the award-winning work, click here: Turks Head; The Grappler
Clos du Geaux Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design for Clos Du Geaux. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Sonoma Distilling Co. Featured on The Brand Monitor
CF Napa’s packaging design work for Sonoma Distilling Co. was featured on The Brand Monitor. The Brand Monitor is an Italian blog with an editorial team that stands out for their multidisciplinary approach to the world of marketing and are united by a single goal: to provide professionals or simple enthusiasts with a unique tool to learn about brand management and its evolutions. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Hypothesis Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Roots Run Deep Winery’s Hypothesis was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Bogle Vineyards Reserve Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Bogle Vineyards Reserve was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Design Shortlisted in 2024 Pentawards
Two of CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging designs have been shortlisted for the 2024 Pentawards. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Awards in World Rum Awards 2024
CF Napa’s rum package design for Romero Distilling Co. was announced as a winner in the World Rum Awards 2024. The design took home Gold in the Best New Launch category and Silver in the Best Bottle Design category. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Clos du Geaux Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s design for Clos du Val’s to-go wine carrier, Clos du Geaux, was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Fieldnotes Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for La Crosse Distilling Co.’s Fieldnotes Gin was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
CF Napa’s Designs are Winners at GDUSA American Package Design Awards
CF Napa Brand Design’ s packaging work for Aquatica Distilling, Palm Bay International’ s Giulio Straccali, Stags Leap District Winegrowers, Roots Run Deep Winery’s Hypothesis, Rebrook Cellars, Oak House Distillery’ s Robert’ s Gin, Waikulu Distillery, and Vinoce Vineyards’ The Grappler were selected as some of Graphic Design USA's 2024 American Package Design Awards winners. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To view the winners, click here.
Two of CF Napa’s Designs are Winners in Creative Quarterly 73
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging designs for Waikulu Distillery and Vinoce Vineyards' The Grappler were winners in Creative Quarterly 73. Both designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Robert ’s Gin Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design for Robert ’s No. 1 American Dry Gin. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Crafting New Opportunities
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, outlines ways that you can craft your own opportunities during times of economic uncertainty. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Wins Eight Awards in the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition
Eight of CF Napa’s designs were announced as winners at the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition. The Grappler (Vinoce Vineyards) was awarded the top prize of Double Gold. Clos du Val Blind Tasting, Giulio Straccali (Palm Bay International), Head High Wines, and Rebrook Cellars all took home Gold. The designs for Stags Leap District Wine Growers and Turks Head (Main Line Wine Company) were awarded Silver while Hypothesis (Roots Run Deep) received Bronze. The San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest and most influential international wine competition in America. The judging panel is composed of a distinguished panel of graphic and packaging design professionals that recognize excellence in wine label and packaging design. They consider, not only each designer’s aesthetic choices, but the effectiveness and appropriateness of the design within the context of the product and the brand. To see the full list of winners, click here.
Piccola Noce Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design for Vinoce Vineyards ’ Piccola Noce. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
The Donum Estate Gift Box Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their unique gift box design for The Donum Estate ’ s Black Label Pinot Noir. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
The Donum Estate Gift Box Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s gift box design for The Donum Estate’s Black Label Pinot Noir was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Our Designs Won at the World Brand Design Society Awards 2023/2024
Six of CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging designs were announced as winners in the World Brand Design Society Awards 2023/2024. Clos du Val’s Blind Tasting Wine and Aquatica were both awarded Silver. Rimfire Whiskey (Lightburn Brands) and Stags Leap District Winegrowers were awarded Bronze. The Grappler (Vinoce Vineyards) and Turks Head (Main Line Wine Company) were given Commended Marks. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the full list of winners, click here.
David Schuemann Named One of GDUSA’s People to Watch in 2024
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, has been named one of GDUSA’s “People to Watch” in 2024. For six decades, GDUSA has started each year by choosing a group of people to watch who embody the spirit of the creative community. To read the full article, click here.
Robert’s No. 1 American Dry Gin Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Oak House Distillery’s Robert’s No. 1 American Dry Gin was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Aquatica Featured on The Dieline
CF Napa’s design for Aquatica Distilling was selected to be featured on the prominent design blog, The Dieline. The Dieline is a bespoke creative platform that exists to serve the packaging community. The Dieline is the world’s most visited packaging design website. To see the featured work, click here.
Piccola Noce Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Vinoce Vineyards ’ Piccola Noce was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Waikulu Distillery ’s Ohana Reserve Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Waikulu Distillery ’s Ohana Reserve was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Setting the Stage for Growth for Sonoma Distilling Co.
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses how Sonoma Distilling Co.'s packaging redesign created a clear system that allowed for product expansion and positioned the brand for future growth. For the full article, click here.
The Grappler Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Vinoce Vineyards ’ The Grappler. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
The Grappler Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Vinoce Vineyards’ The Grappler was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Educated Guess Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Roots Run Deep Winery ’ s Educated Guess. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Educated Guess Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Roots Run Deep Winery’ s Educated Guess was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
CF Napa’s Designs are Winners at GDUSA American Graphic Design Awards
CF Napa Brand Design’ s portfolio video along with its packaging designs for Aquatica Distilling, Clos du Val’s Clos du Geaux, Palm Bay International’ s Giulio Straccali, Stags Leap District Winegrowers, The Donum Estate, Unifying Spirits’ Boba POPS, and Vinoce Vineyards’ Piccola Noce were selected as some of Graphic Design USA's 2023 American Graphic Design Awards winners. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To view the winners, click here.
VR Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for VR. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
VR Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Viñedos de La Reina's VR was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Boba POPS Featured on The Dieline
CF Napa’s design for Boba POPS was selected to be featured on the prominent design blog, The Dieline. The Dieline is a bespoke creative platform that exists to serve the packaging community. The Dieline is the world’s most visited packaging design website. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa’s Designs Are Winners in the 2024 Communication Arts Typography Competition
CF Napa’s designs for Giulio Straccali and Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée won in the 2024 Communication Arts Typography Competition. This annual competition celebrates the best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising, plus new typeface designs, calligraphy and hand lettering. To see the list of winners, click here.
True Myth Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for True Myth was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
True Myth Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for True Myth. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Bags Gold, Silver, and Bronze in Harpers Design Awards 2023
Eight of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Harpers Design Awards 2023 – an annual competition by Harpers Wine and Spirit. The designs for Clos du Val Bernard’s Cuvée and Stags Leap District Winegrowers received Gold, the designs for Fiadh Ruadh, Good Trouble Bourbon, Hundred Knot Khoai Wine, and The Grappler were awarded Silver, and Bronze was secured by Olde Raleigh and Rebrook Cellars. Harpers Design Awards believe that design is a vital element in the success of any drinks brand and aim to recognize the best in the industry. To see the full list of winners, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Awards in The Design and Packaging Masters 2023
Four of CF Napa’s spirits package designs were announced as winners in Global Spirit Masters - The Design and Packaging Masters 2023 – an annual competition by The Spirits Business. The designs for Feather & Folly (Goose Ridge Winery) and Good Trouble Bourbon received Gold while the designs for Aquatica and Rimfire Whiskey (Lightburn Brands) were awarded Silver. In addition to the online article, the results will be published in the December 2023 World Spirits Report edition of The Spirits Business. The Spirits Business is the only dedicated international spirits magazine and website in the world. Their circulation reaches out to more than 50,000 spirits professionals worldwide, from the most senior buyers in the on- and off-trade, to the best known and most influential bartenders at the world’s hottest venues. To read the article, click here.
Two of CF Napa’s Designs are Featured in Creative Quarterly 72
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging designs for Furnace Street Distillery and Goose Ridge Winery's Feather & Folly Gin were recognized in the Graphic Design Category for Creative Quarterly 72 as a Winner and Runner-Up, respectively. Both designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Mira Estate Wines Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Mira Estate Wines was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
CF Napa Wins Silver in Pentawards 2023
CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging design for Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée won Silver in the 2023 Pentawards. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it. To see the full list of winners, click here.
Clos du Val’s 50th Anniversary Sparkling Wine Featured on The Dieline
CF Napa’s design for Clos du Val’s 50th Anniversary Sparkling Wine was selected to be featured on the prominent design blog, The Dieline. The Dieline is a bespoke creative platform that exists to serve the packaging community. The Dieline is the world’s most visited packaging design website. To see the featured work, click here.
Martin Ray Sparkling Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Martin Ray Sparkling was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Bernard’s Cuvée is a Finalist at the 2023 London International Awards
The London International Awards, regarded by many as the most prestigious global award honoring advertising, design and digital media, has selected CF Napa's work for Clos du Val Bernard’s Cuvée as a finalist in the Packaging Design category. For the past years, the iconic LIA has awarded the best worldwide, celebrating the power of ideas, and recognizing the Legends, Iconoclasts, and Avatars of creative excellence. To see the design, click here.
Stags Leap District Winegrowers Featured on The Dieline
CF Napa’s design for Stags Leap District Winegrowers was selected to be featured on the prominent design blog, The Dieline. The Dieline is a bespoke creative platform that exists to serve the packaging community. The Dieline is the world’s most visited packaging design website. To see the featured work, click here.
Stags Leap District Winegrowers Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Stags Leap District Winegrowers was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Stags Leap District Winegrowers Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Stags Leap District Winegrowers. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Clos du Val 50th Anniversary Sparkling Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Clos du Val 50th Anniversary Sparkling was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Schug Winery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Schug Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Schug Winery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Schug Winery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Volterre Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Volterre. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Participates in Make A Mark Edition III
CF Napa Brand Design was one of the top packaging design agencies from across the world that was invited by Make a Mark, an exclusive design innovation project developed by three global industry leaders – ESTAL, Avery Dennison and KURZ. The participants were to develop concepts around a three-pronged brief focusing on sustainability, luxury, and innovation for different sectors such as Wines and Spirits, Beauty and Fragrance, and Gourmet Food. CF Napa Brand Design created the packaging design for Aquatica Gin which features a custom glass bottle with a multi-level deboss replicating California Pacific Coast ocean floor topography and a boat tie-off inspired closure, complete with rope. To see this design, click here.
CF Napa’s Designs Are Shortlisted in the 2024 Communication Arts Typography Competition
CF Napa’s design for Giulio Straccali, Clos du Val’s 50th Anniversary Sparkling Blanc de Noirs, and Bernard’s Cuvée were shortlisted in the 2024 Communication Arts Typography Competition. This annual competition celebrates the best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising, plus new typeface designs, calligraphy and hand lettering. To see the list of finalists, click here.
Jersey Semi-Sweet Wines Featured on The Dieline
CF Napa’s design for William Heritage Winery’s Jersey Semi-Sweet Wines was selected to be featured on the prominent design blog, The Dieline. The Dieline is a bespoke creative platform that exists to serve the packaging community. The Dieline is the world’s most visited packaging design website. To see the featured work, click here.
Mira Winery’s Ovum Aureum Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Mira Winery’s Ovum Aureum. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Mira Winery’s Ovum Aureum Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Mira Winery’s Ovum Aureum was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work and more, click here.
Mira Winery Website Featured on Graphic Design USA
CF Napa’s website design for Mira Winery was selected to be featured on Graphic Design USA. Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has been a source of news and information for graphic designers and the broader creative community. To see the featured work, click here.
Clos du Val Bernard’s Cuvée Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Packaging & the Lifecycle of Your Brand
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses when to evaluate your packaging as your brand progresses through its lifecycle. For the full article, click here.
Volterre Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Volterre was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Scout Wild Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Scout Wild. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Scout Wild Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Scout Wild was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa’s Bernard’s Cuvée Packaging Wins Communication Arts Design 2023
CF Napa’s spirits packaging & custom bottle design for Clos du Val Bernard’s Cuvée was selected as a winner in the Communication Arts Design 2023 competition. The winning design will be featured in the September/October 2023 edition of the Communication Arts magazine as well as in their online gallery. Communication Arts is a professional journal for everyone involved in visual communications that provides new ideas and information while promoting the highest professional standards for the field. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Design for Boordy Vineyards is a Winner in LogoLounge Book 14
CF Napa’s design for Boordy Vineyards’ logo is a winner in LogoLounge Book 14. LogoLounge is a web-based resource that showcases the best logo designs from around the world. Each year the best-of-the-best are selected for publication in their design annuals that feature identities by leading industry designers from around the globe. CHeck out our logo design here.
Feather & Folly Featured on The Dieline
CF Napa’s design for Goose Ridge Winery’s Feather & Folly was selected to be featured on the prominent design blog, The Dieline. The Dieline is a bespoke creative platform that exists to serve the packaging community. The Dieline is the world’s most visited packaging design website. To see the featured work, click here.
Mersey Craft Spirits Featured on The Dieline
CF Napa’s design for F.A. Poole & Co. Distillers’ Mersey Craft Spirits was selected to be featured on the prominent design blog, The Dieline. The Dieline is a bespoke creative platform that exists to serve the packaging community. The Dieline is the world’s most visited packaging design website. To see the featured work, click here.
Clos du Val Sparkling Blanc de Noirs is a Runner-Up in Creative Quarterly 71
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Clos du Val Sparkling Blanc de Noirs was announced as a runner-up in the Graphic Design category for Creative Quarterly 71. The design is featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Wins 16 Awards in Graphis Design Annual 2024
CF Napa Brand Design took home sixteen (16) awards from the Graphis Design Annual 2024 competition. The designs for Texas Outlaw Revenuers, Clos du Val, Mersey Craft Spirits, Feather & Folly, Fiadh Ruadh, and Rimfire Whiskey were awarded Gold. Sonoma Distilling Co., Etude, Furnace Street Distillery, The Grappler, Helmsman Ale House, True Myth, Good Trouble, Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée, Clos du Val 50th Anniversary Sparkling, and Mira Winery Ovum Aureum were awarded Silver. The work will be featured in the Graphis Design Annual 2024 journal and in an online archive. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click the corresponding links: Texas Outlaw Revenuers, Clos du Val, Mersey Craft Spirits, Feather & Folly, Fiadh Ruadh, Rimfire Whiskey, Sonoma Distilling Co., Etude, Furnace Street Distillery, The Grappler, Helmsman Ale House, True Myth, Good Trouble, Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée, Clos du Val 50th Anniversary Sparkling, Mira Winery Ovum Aureum
Good Trouble Bourbon Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Good Trouble Bourbon was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Good Trouble Bourbon Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Good Trouble Bourbon. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Spellbound Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Folio Fine Wine Partners’ Spellbound. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Spellbound Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Folio Fine Wine Partners’ Spellbound was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée Shortlisted in 2023 Pentawards
CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging design for Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée has been shortlisted for the 2023 Pentawards. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it. To see the full shortlist, click here.
Domaine Willamette Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Domaine Willamette. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Domaine Willamette Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Domaine Willamette was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Your Brand & RTDs
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses the key considerations to take into account before extending your brand into RTDs. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Brand Design’s Website Wins GDUSA American Digital Design Award
CF Napa Brand Design's website was selected as one of Graphic Design USA's 2023 American Digital Design Awards winners. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To view the winners, click here.
Rimfire Whiskey Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their packaging design work for Lightburn Brands’ Rimfire Whiskey. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Rimfire Whiskey Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Lightburn Brands’ Rimfire Whiskey was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Gold & Silver in San Francisco World Spirits Competition
CF Napa Brand Design took home 2 awards in the San Francisco World Spirits Design Competition 2023. The designs for Lightburn Brands’ Rimfire Whiskey won Gold, and Goose Ridge Winery’s Feather & Folly won Silver. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition honors unique, thoughtful packaging designs. Entries are evaluated on creativity, impact, execution, and overall effectiveness of the design. The competition is one of the most influential competitions due to its exceptional reputation within the alcohol industry and its consumers. To view the winners, click here.
Fiadh Ruadh Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Fiadh Ruadh was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Rimfire Whiskey and Mersey Craft Spirits Featured on Graphis Blog
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the Graphis Blog for their bottle and packaging design work on Lightburn Brands’ Rimfire Whiskey and F.A. Poole and Co. Distiller’s Mersey Craft Spirits. Graphis is an international bastion of excellence in design and visual imagery, dedicated to present and promote the work of exceptional talent in Design, Advertising, Photography and Art/Illustration. To see the featured designs, click here.
Shivelight Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on Shivelight Premium Beverage Co.’s packaging design for its premium line of shrubs. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Shivelight Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Shivelight was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Bags 5 Awards at ADI 2023 International Spirits Competition
CF Napa bags 5 awards at ADI 2023 International Spirits Competition including Best Spirits Label for Goose Ridge Winery's Feather & Folly and Best Backbar Packaging for Waikulu Distillery's Ohana Reserve. In addition, both earned Gold medals for Excellence in Packaging, while Furnace Street Distillery won Bronze. American Distilling Institute (ADI) serves as the go-to source for craft distilling information. To see the full list of winners, click here.
Robert’s No. 1 American Dry Gin Featured in Distiller’s April 2023 New Release Round Up
Robert’s No. 1 American Dry Gin was featured in Distiller’s New Release Round Up for April 2023. CF Napa designed the Robert’s brand of gins for Oak House Distillery with the No. 1 American Dry Gin being the first to launch. Distiller is the voice of craft distilling. To read the article, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Awards in The Drinks Business Awards 2023
Two of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in the prestigious The Drinks Business Awards 2023. The design for Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée was awarded the top honor of Best Design & Packaging in Wine. The design for Vinoce Vineyards’ The Grappler was given Special Commendation. The winning designs were honored at the London Wine Fair. The Drinks Business is the global leading drinks publication and as such is at the forefront of what is happening in the drinks industry. To read the article, click here.
Clos du Val Bernard’s Cuvée Selected as one of Creative Quarterly’s 100 Best of 2022
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Clos du Val Bernard’s Cuvée, was a winner in Creative Quarterly 70, and has also been selected as one of the 100 Best of 2022. The design will be featured in a special publication honoring all 100 winners. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Design for Bernard’s Cuvée is a Winner in Creative Quarterly 70
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Bernard’s Cuvée for Clos du Val was announced as a winner in the Graphic Design category for Creative Quarterly 70. The design is featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
New CF Napa Website Features Cinematic Videos
The CF Napa Brand Design team has launched a complete redesign of its website. To read the full article, click here.
Fordham Lee Peanut Butter is a Winner in World Liqueur Awards 2023
CF Napa’s package design for Fordham Lee Distillery’s Peanut Butter Cream Liqueur won Bronze in the Best Label Design category of the World Liqueur Awards 2023. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Bernard’s Cuvée is a Winner in Type Directors Club’s Communication Design 69 Competition
CF Napa Brand Design’s typography design for Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée was recognized as a winner in the TDC69 competition. The TDC celebrates and amplifies the undeniable power of typography. They are a global community united by the shared belief that type drives culture and culture drives type. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Bernard’s Cuvée Featured on The Dieline
CF Napa’s design for Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée was selected to be featured on the prominent design blog, The Dieline. The Dieline is a bespoke creative platform that exists to serve the packaging community. The Dieline is the world’s most visited packaging design website. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 8 Awards – American Package Design Awards
Eight of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2023 American Package Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for Boba POPS (Unifying Spirits), Bird Creek Distillery, Clos du Val’s 50th Anniversary Blanc de Noirs, Fiadh Ruadh, Hillside, Local Anesthetic (Solenopsis Distilling), Scout Wild (Scout & Cellar), and Texas Outlaw Revenuers (Solenopsis Distilling) were chosen to be included in this year’s package design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To read the full article, click here.
Good Trouble Wins Gold in 2023 Distillers Challenge Packaging Awards
CF Napa’s design for Good Trouble took home Gold in the 2023 Distillers Challenge International Spirits Competition Package Design Awards. The Distillers Challenge International Spirits Competition celebrates the best in today’s spirits industry – from innovative products to legacy brands. To see the results, click here.
CF Napa Grapples with Zinfandel Rebrand Challenge
Due to high demand from their loyal clientele, Vinoce Vineyards was inspired to bring back their single SKU Zinfandel brand, “The Grappler”. They turned to CF Napa Brand Design to completely reimagine the brand that would now be an exclusive offering for their tasting room and wine club. Vinoce wanted to use the relaunch as an opportunity to reposition the brand with a bold, attention-grabbing design while maintaining a personal connection to the Vinoce Vineyards owner and the family’s love of wrestling. To read the full article, click here.
Clos du Val Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s multi-tier packaging redesign for Clos du Val was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Clos du Val Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the multi-tier packaging redesign for Clos du Val. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Building Your Brand Dream Team
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, outlines the players in a brand dream team and the assets they bring to the table. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home Awards in World Whiskies Awards 2023
Three of CF Napa’s packaging designs were winners in the World Whiskies Awards 2023. Bird Creek Distillery was awarded Gold for Best New Launch and Silver for Best Bottle Design. Olde Raleigh Distillery won Bronze for Best New Launch & Best Label. Sonoma Distilling & Co. won Gold for Best Relaunch/Redesign. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Reimagines Lady Libery
Good Trouble came to CF Napa to create the packaging design and logo for their new bourbon brand. The brand needed introduce bourbon to demographics that don’t typically choose bourbon as their drink of choice while still appealing to the traditional bourbon drinker. Inspired by the brand owner’s vision to spur social change through the brand, Good Trouble needed to honor those who bravely disrupt the status quo and the conversations that arise from this action. To read the full article, click here.
Good Trouble Featured in Behance’s Graphic Design Gallery
CF Napa Brand Design’s Good Trouble Behance post has been selected to be featured in the Packaging category of their Graphic Design Gallery. The Behance curatorial team features a small number of projects to appear on the front of their gallery each day. They only pick the best work that effectively promotes the Packaging community. To see the featured work, click here. To view the Packaging category of the Graphic Design Gallery, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home Silver in ACSA Packaging Design Competition
CF Napa’s package design for Mayor Pingree for Valentine Distilling Co. won Silver in ACSA’s The Craft Spirits Packaging Awards. The results were announced at ACSA’s Annual Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show in Portland, Oregon and will be published in the next issue of Craft Spirits Magazine. The Craft Spirits Packaging Awards celebrates excellence and creativity in the design of craft spirits labels and packaging. To read the full article, click here.
David Schuemann to Speak at ACSA 2023
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa, will be speaking at the ACSA convention about his Drink With Your Eyes® philosophy. David will be discussing how story and branding influence how consumers think, taste, and experience products, ultimately leading to purchasing decisions.
Furnace Street Distillery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Furnace Street Distillery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Furnace Street Distillery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Furnace Street Distillery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Three Designs Awarded in Beverage Testing Institute’s Packaging Compendium 2023
Three of CF Napa’s Designs won awards in Beverage Testing Institute’s Packaging Compendium 2023. The design for Fiadh Ruadh won a Silver Medal while Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée and Feather & Folly (Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery) were Runners-Up for Wine Label & Spirit Label, respectively. To determine the year’s best packaging submissions, Beverage Testing Institute assembles a diverse group of experts: distributors, buyers, beverage directors, and designers with keen eyes for contemporary form and key insight on what draws consumer attention. To read the review, click here.
Coppercraft Distillery Featured on A’ Design Award & Competition Website
CF Napa Brand Design’s Coppercraft Distillery packaging design was featured on the A’ Design Award & Competition website and social media channels. The design had previously won Gold in the 2019 competition. The A’ Design Award and Competition is for designers, innovators, and companies that want to highlight themselves to attract the attention of media, publishers, and buyers. To see the featured work, click here.
5 Designs are Winners in World Brand Design Society Awards 2022/2023
Five of CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging designs were announced as winners in the World Brand Design Society Awards 2022/2023. Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée and Bird Creek Distillery were both awarded Bronze. Clos du Val’s 50th Anniversary Sparkling, Feather & Folly (Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery) and Fiadh Ruadh were given Commended Marks. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the full list of winners, click here.
Four of CF Napa’s Designs are Winners in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2023
Four of CF Napa’s designs were winners in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2023 packaging design competition. The design for Hundred Knot Khoai Wines (RD Winery) took home top prize of Best of Class, Abstract Art. Two designs were winners in the Modern Illustration Category, with Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée taking Gold and Scout Wild (Scout & Cellar) taking Silver. Fiadh Ruadh was awarded Silver in the Ornate category. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition continues to hold the title of the largest competition of American Wines in the World. The proceeds support the non-profit Cloverdale Citrus Fair and help support wine and food education at educational institutions and non-profit organizations.
CF Napa Wins Three Awards in the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition
Three of CF Napa’s designs were announced as winners at the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition. Fiadh Ruadh was awarded Gold. The designs for Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée and True Myth (WX Brands) took home Silver. The San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest and most influential international wine competition in America. The judging panel is composed of a distinguished panel of graphic and packaging design professionals that recognize excellence in wine label and packaging design. They consider, not only each designer’s aesthetic choices, but the effectiveness and appropriateness of the design within the context of the product and the brand.
Design for Tradition Chardonnay is a Runner-Up in Creative Quarterly 69
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Tradition Chardonnay for Amizetta Estate Winery was announced as a runner-up in the Graphic Design category for Creative Quarterly 69. The design is featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Jersey Dry Wines Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Jersey Wine’s Dry Wines tier for William Heritage Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Why Working with a Branding Expert Matters
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, explores the importance with working with a branding expert and how to identify an expert. For the full article, click here.
Square Peg Canned Rosé Wins Gold in PR%F Awards Unmasked 2022
CF Napa’s wine packaging design for Square Peg Canned Rosé was awarded Gold in the PR%F Awards Unmasked competition. PR%F Awards sequesters judges from across the United States for a two-day private tasting experience in Las Vegas. Each judge is a key buyer and decision maker in the spirits/wine industry. The Unmasked competition is a total packaging competition – the judges see and feel the bottle, can, or product, read the ingredients, hear the story, and see the overall marketing package. To see the winning work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 4 Awards – American Graphic Design Awards
Four of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2022 American Graphic Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for Clos du Val’s Bernard’s Cuvée, Fiadh Ruadh, Local Anesthetic (Solenopsis Distilling) and Texas Outlaw Revenuers (Solenopsis Distilling) were chosen to be included in this year’s graphic design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Feather & Folly Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Feather & Folly for Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Feather & Folly Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Feather & Folly for Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 3 Awards in The Design and Packaging Masters 2022
Three of CF Napa’s spirits package designs were announced as winners in Global Spirit Masters - The Design and Packaging Masters 2022 – an annual competition by The Spirits Business. The design for Bird Creek Distillery was awarded the top prize of Master. The design for Sonoma Distilling Co. (Corning & Company) received Gold and the Smuggling Nun design was awarded Silver. In addition to the online article, the results will be published in the December 2022 World Spirits Report edition of The Spirits Business. The Spirits Business is the only dedicated international spirits magazine and website in the world. Their circulation reaches out to more than 50,000 spirits professionals worldwide, from the most senior buyers in the on- and off-trade, to the best known and most influential bartenders at the world’s hottest venues. To read the article, click here.
Local Anesthetic Featured on Communication Arts Exhibit Online
CF Napa’s Local Anesthetic packaging design for Solenopsis Distilling was selected to be featured in the Exhibit Online section of the Communication Arts website. Communication Arts is a professional journal for everyone involved in visual communications that provides new ideas and information while promoting the highest professional standards for the field. To read the article, click here.
Mersey Craft Spirits Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Mersey Craft Spirits for FA Poole & Co. Distillers was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Mersey Craft Spirits Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Mersey Craft Spirits for FA Poole & Co. Distillers. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Celebrates 50 Years of Clos du Val
Following the successful redesign of their portfolio of wines, Clos du Val re-engaged CF Napa to create a new celebratory offering – their 50th Anniversary Blanc de Noirs. The design for this special release needed to maintain the timeless integrity of the brand while signaling a new era, as the next generation of the Goelet family takes the reins. To read the full article, click here.
Salmon Run Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design refresh for Salmon Run for Dr. Konstantin Frank was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Salmon Run Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging redesign for Salmon Run for Dr. Konstantin Frank. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Local Anesthetic Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Local Anesthetic for Solenopsis Distilling was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Modern Love Selected as one of Creative Quarterly’s 100 Best of 2021
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Modern Love for The Palm Springs Spirits Co., which was a winner in Creative Quarterly 64, has also been selected as one of the 100 Best of 2021. The design will be featured in a special publication honoring all 100 winners. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Etude Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the multi-tier packaging redesign for Etude for Treasury Wine Estates. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Etude Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s multi-tier packaging design refresh for Etude for Treasury Wine Estates was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Texas Outlaw Revenuers Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Texas Outlaw Revenuers for Solenopsis Distilling. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Texas Outlaw Revenuers Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Texas Outlaw Revenuers for Solenopsis Distilling was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Two of CF Napa’s Designs are Winners in Creative Quarterly 68
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging & custom bottle designs for Bird Creek Distillery and Waikulu Distillery were announced as winners in the Graphic Design Category for Creative Quarterly 68. Both designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery and will be included in the CQ68 publication. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Bootstrapping Your Brand
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, outlines the items a brand needs for a successful launch. For the full article, click here.
Jersey Wine Collection Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Jersey Wine Collection for William Heritage Winery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Jersey Wine Collection Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Jersey Wine Collection for William Heritage Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Silver in Pentawards 2022
CF Napa Brand Design took home Silver in the Pentawards 2022 Worldwide Package Design Awards Competition for their work on the Bird Creek Distillery packaging & custom bottle design. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it. To see the award-winning work, click here.
David Schuemann to Speak at ADI 2022
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa will be speaking at ADI about his Drink With Your Eyes® philosophy. David will be discussing how story and branding influence how consumers think, taste, and experience products, ultimately leading to purchasing decisions. To register for the ADI conference & vendor expo, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors ADI Craft Spirits Conference in St. Louis, Missouri
CF Napa is a proud sponsor of American Distilling Institute's annual conference in St. Louis, MO. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ADI Conference & Expo at America’s Center. For conference details, click here.
CF Napa Reimagines Schug Crest
Schug Winery came to CF Napa Brand Design to refresh and restructure their multiple tiers of wine to position the brand for increased distribution. CF Napa needed to develop a packaging system that allowed for differentiation between the various offerings while honoring the brand’s Sonoma winemaking legacy. The designers re-imagined the Schug Winery crest to be more contemporary, allowing its reference to the family’s history as shoemakers to be more impactful. To read the full article, click here.
Sonoma Distilling Co. Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging & custom bottle design for Sonoma Distilling Co. for Corning & Company. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Sonoma Distilling Co. Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging & custom bottle design for Sonoma Distilling Co. for Corning & Company was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa’s Bird Creek Distillery Packaging Wins Communication Arts Design 2022
CF Napa’s spirits packaging & custom bottle design for Bird Creek Distillery was selected as a winner in the Communication Arts Design 2022 competition. The winning design will be featured in the September 2022 edition of the Communication Arts magazine as well as in their online gallery. Communication Arts is a professional journal for everyone involved in visual communications that provides new ideas and information while promoting the highest professional standards for the field. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Phantom Creek Estates Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Phantom Creek Estates was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins 7 Awards in Graphis Design Annual 2023
CF Napa Brand Design took home seven awards from the Graphis Design Annual 2023 competition. The designs for Bird Creek Distillery, Fox & Oden, Hundred Knot Khoai Wines (RD Winery) and Olde Raleigh Distillery were awarded Gold. Jersey Wine Collection (William Heritage Winery) and The Big Pink Rosé (West Coast Wine Group) were awarded Silver. The design for Jersey Rosé (William Heritage Winery) was given Honorable Mention. The work will be featured in the Graphis Design Annual 2023 journal and in an online archive. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click the corresponding links: Bird Creek Distillery, Fox & Oden, Hundred Knot, Old Raleigh Distillery, Jersey Wine Collection, The Big Pink Rosé, Jersey Rosé.
Boba POPS Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging & custom bottle design for Boba POPS for Unifying Spirits. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Boba POPS Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging & custom bottle design for Boba POPS for Unifying Spirits was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
David Schuemann Interviewed for Sommelier Times
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa, was interviewed by Sommelier Times. In his interview, with Yoo Seong-ho, Dave discussed the world of wine branding and design. Sommelier Timer is a collection of professional media for sommeliers and other professionals in the fields of wine, liqueur, tear, water, rice and vegetables. To read the interview, click here.
Two of CF Napa’s Designs to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 67
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging designs for Fox & Oden and Smuggling Nun were honored as Runners-Up in the Graphic Design Category for Creative Quarterly 67. Both designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Sisters Forever Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Sisters Forever for Donati Family Vineyard was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Sisters Forever Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Sisters Forever for Donati Family Vineyard. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Welly Featured in Swift Telecast’s List of 20 Creative and Contemporary Wine Label Designs
CF Napa’s packaging design for Welly for Lail Vineyards was featured in Swift Telecast’s list of 20 Creative and Contemporary Wine Label Designs. “An effective lesson in the power of restrained design, this design by CF Napa Brand Design is quietly luxurious.” Swift Telecast is a leading news portal covering the latest news over a wide variety of industries in the easiest and simplest way. To read the full article, click here.
Bird Creek Distillery Shortlisted in 2022 Pentawards
CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging design for Bird Creek Distillery has been shortlisted for the 2022 Pentawards. The final results of the competition will be released in September of 2022. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it. To see the full shortlist, click here.
David Schuemann on How DTC Packaging is Costly Yet Valuable Marketing
CF Napa’s David Schuemann discusses with Andrew Adams how wineries are opting to spend more for higher quality packaging and marketing pieces. In Adam’s article, “DTC Packaging is Costly Yet Valuable Marketing”, David talks about how brands are putting more thought into support materials - such as by adding handwritten notes on high-quality paper. “It’s another opportunity for [the brand] to make [the consumer] feel special and exclusive.” To read the full article, click here.
Social 416 Featured on Communication Arts Exhibit Online
CF Napa’s Social 416 packaging design for Coppercraft Distillery was selected to be featured in the Exhibit Online section of the Communication Arts website. Communication Arts is a professional journal for everyone involved in visual communications that provides new ideas and information while promoting the highest professional standards for the field. To read the article, click here.
Today’s Supply Chain & Your Craft Spirits Brand
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses how a spirits brand can stay ahead of the challenges presented by today’s supply chain struggles. For the full article, click here.
Hundred Knot Khoai Wines to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 66
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for the Hundred Knot Khoai Wines for RD Winery has been selected to be featured in Creative Quarterly 66 in the Graphic Design category. The design is featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery and in the CQ66 publication. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Lithic Hill Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Lithic Hill for Hamel Family Wines was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Lithic Hill Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the packaging design for Lithic Hill for Hamel Family Wines. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
David Schuemann to Speak at On Trend Concepts’ Spirits Sales & Marketing Conference 2022
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa, will be speaking at On Trend Concepts’ 1st annual Spirits Sales & Marketing Conference on the topic of, “The Hook – What Your Packaging Communicates.” David will be joined by Windquest Group’s Brian Mucci to discuss the Coppercraft Distillery redesign including how the decision to redesign was made, the process, and the ROI. To register for the Spirits Sales & Marketing Conference, click here.
CF Napa Wins Double Gold & 6 Other Awards in San Francisco World Spirits Competition
CF Napa Brand Design took home 7 awards in the San Francisco World Spirits Design Competition 2022. The Olde Raleigh Distillery design took home the top prize of Double Gold. Their design for Bird Creek Distillery was awarded Silver. The designs for Fox & Oden, Öömrang, Thatcher’s Organic Canned Cocktails, and Zachary Edward (Fordham Lee Distillery) were all given the honor of Silver. Finally, their design for Bear + Prophet for Donati Spirits was awarded Bronze. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition honors unique, thoughtful packaging designs. Entries are evaluated on creativity, impact, execution, and overall effectiveness of the design. The competition is one of the most influential competitions due to its exceptional reputation within the alcohol industry and its consumers. Click here to see the award-winning work for Olde Raleigh Distillery, Bird Creek Distillery, Fox & Oden, Öömrang, Thatcher’s Organic Canned Cocktails, Zachary Edward, and Bear + Prophet.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Awards – American Digital Design Awards
Two of CF Napa’s website designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2022 American Digital Design Awards. CF Napa’s website designs for Clos du Val and Smooth Ambler were chosen to be included in this year’s digital design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To view the winners, click here.
Design Shortlisted in 2022 Pentawards
One of CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging designs has been shortlisted for the 2022 Pentawards. The final results of the competition will be released in September of 2022. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it.
Bird Creek Distillery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the custom bottle and packaging design for Bird Creek Distillery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Bird Creek Distillery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging and custom bottle design for Bird Creek Distillery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Adds Pop to First Boba Alcoholic Beverage
Unifying Spirits came to CF Napa, a worldwide leader in alcoholic beverage branding based in Napa, CA, with the task of reinvigorating their newly acquired Cocktail Caviar offering. As the first alcohol-filled popping boba product, the brand faced challenges with consumer education. With non-alcoholic popping boba increasing in popularity, it was also imperative for the design to capture this audience under a new and more trendy name – Boba POPS. To read the full article, click here.
CF Napa Shortlisted at The Dieline Awards 2022
CF Napa Brand Design’s Olde Raleigh Distillery design has been shortlisted for The Dieline Awards 2022. The Dieline has become the leading media brand for consumer packaging and consumer brands and is committed to supporting the advancement of the package design industry in all its forms. To see the shortlist, click here.
David Schuemann to Judge 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal will join a panel of experts to select the winners of the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition honors unique, thoughtful packaging designs. Entries are evaluated on creativity, impact, execution, and overall effectiveness of the design. The competition is one of the most influential competitions due to its exceptional reputation within the alcohol industry and its consumers.
CF Napa Wins 12 Awards in Graphis Packaging 10
CF Napa Brand Design took home 12 awards from the Graphis Packaging 10 competition. The designs for Fleur Charmante (Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing) and Ziami (Florida Rum Company) were awarded Gold. Bear + Prophet (Donati Spirits), Coppercraft Distillery, Fieldnotes (La Crosse Distilling Co.), Helmsman Ale House, Modern Love (The Palm Springs Spirits Co.), Monkey In Paradise, Olde Raleigh Distillery, The Big Pink Rosé (West Coast Wine Group) and Zachary Edward (Fordham Lee Distillery) were awarded Silver. The design for the Montoya series (ASV Wines) was given Honorable Mention. The work will be featured in the Graphis Packaging 10 journal and in an online archive. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click the corresponding links: Fleur Charmante, Ziami, Bear + Prophet, Coppercraft Distillery, Fieldnotes, Helmsman Ale House, Modern Love, Monkey In Paradise, Olde Raleigh Distillery, The Big Pink Rosé, Zachary Edward, Montoya.
CF Napa Takes Home 4 Awards – American Package Design Awards
Four of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2022 American Package Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for Smuggling Nun, West Coast Wine Group’s The Big Pink Rosé, Amizetta Estate Winery’s Tradition and Waikulu Distillery were chosen to be included in this year’s package design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To read the full article, click here.
Oberon Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on Oberon for Folio Fine Wine Partners. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Oberon Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Oberon for Folio Fine Wine Partners was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
A Story of Two Roads – Part Three
Over the course of 3 articles, David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, has discussed the two primary roads to market for start-up distilleries – facility-driven vs. marketing-driven. In part one, he provided the pros and cons associated with each road (click here to read part one). In part two, he covered what it takes to follow the facility-driven model (click here to read part two). Now in part three, the final part of the series, David discusses the increasingly popular marketing-driven route to developing craft spirits. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home Award in World Rum Awards 2022
CF Napa’s rum package design for Romero Distilling Co. was announced as a winner in the World Rum Awards 2022. The design took home Bronze in the Best Bottle Design category. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Fox & Oden Featured on Graphis Blog
CF Napa’s design for the Fox & Oden packaging was featured on Graphis Blog. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the article, click here.
Waikulu Distillery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on Waikulu Distillery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Waikulu Distillery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Waikulu Distillery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Hillside Mosaic Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on Hillside Winery’s Mosaic wine. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Hillside Mosaic Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Hillside Winery’s proprietary red wine, Mosaic, was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home Award in World Vodka Awards 2022
CF Napa’s vodka package design for Bear + Prophet for Donati Spirits was announced as a winner in the World Vodka Awards 2022. The design took home Silver in the Best New Launch category. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Smuggling Nun Poitín Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on Smuggling Nun Poitín. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Smuggling Nun Poitín Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Smuggling Nun Poitín was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Hundred Knot Khoai Wines Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Hundred Knot Khoai Wines for RD Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Bird Creek Distillery Featured in Behance’s Graphic Design Gallery
CF Napa Brand Design’s Bird Creek Distillery Behance post has been selected to be featured in the Packaging category of their Graphic Design Gallery. The Behance curatorial team features a small number of projects to appear on the front of their gallery each day. They only pick the best work that effectively promotes the Packaging community. To see the featured work, click here. To view the Packaging category of the Graphic Design Gallery, click here.
The Gin Foundry Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on The Gin Foundry. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
The Gin Foundry Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for The Gin Foundry was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
The Big Pink Rosé Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the The Big Pink Rosé wine packaging for West Coast Wine Group. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
The Big Pink Rosé Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for The Big Pink Rosé for West Coast Wine Group was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Four Designs Awarded in Beverage Testing Institute’s Packaging Compendium 2022
Four of CF Napa’s Designs won awards in Beverage Testing Institute’s Packaging Compendium 2022. Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing’s Fleur Charmante won 2 of the top prizes – Best Bottle & Best Label – as well as Gold. The design for RD Winery’s Hundred Knot Khoai Tier won Gold while West Coast Wine Group’s The Big Pink Rosé and Lail Vineyards’ Welly won Silver. To determine the year’s best packaging submissions, Beverage Testing Institute assembles a diverse group of experts: distributors, buyers, beverage directors, and designers with keen eyes for contemporary form and key insight on what draws consumer attention. To read the review, click here.
Öömrang Selected for Inclusion in LogoLounge 13
CF Napa’s design for the Öömrang logo has been selected for inclusion in LogoLounge Book 13. LogoLounge is a web-based resource that showcases the best logo designs from around the world. Each year the best-of-the-best are selected for publication in their design annuals that feature identities by leading industry designers from around the globe. To See the Award, Click Here.
CF Napa Takes Home Award for The Gin Foundry in World Gin Awards 2022
CF Napa’s package design for The Gin Foundry’s Far East Gin won Silver in the label design category. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Ranks #31 in Global Creative Ranking
CF Napa Brand Design was ranked #31 in World Brand Design Society’s Global Creative Ranking of 2022. The World Brand Design Society Global Creative Ranking represents the most awarded and leading creatives in the field of consumer and corporate brand design in the world. Click here to see the global creative ranking.
CF Napa Ranks #36 in Best Agency Design Ranking 2021/22
CF Napa Brand Design was ranked #36 in World Brand Design Society’s Best Agency Design Ranking of 2021/22. The World Brand Design Society Agency Design ranking represents the most awarded and leading design agencies and studios in the field of consumer and corporate brand design. Click here to see the ranking of the best agency design.
2 Designs are Winners in World Brand Design Society Awards 2021/2022
CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging designs for Bear + Prophet (Donati Spirits) and Hundred Knot Khoai Tier (RD Winery) were announced as winners in the World Brand Design Society Awards 2021/2022 with both designs taking home Bronze. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the full list of winners, click here.
Boordy Vineyards’ Chesapeake Icons Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Boordy Vineyards Chesapeake Icons wine packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Boordy Vineyards’ Chesapeake Icons Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Boordy Vineyards’ Chesapeake Icons was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Boordy Vineyards’ Landmark Series Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Boordy Vineyards’ Landmark Series was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Boordy Vineyards’ Landmark Series Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Boordy Vineyards Landmark Series wine packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
2 Designs Nominated in World Brand Design Society Awards 2021/2022
CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging designs for Bear + Prophet (Donati Spirits) and Hundred Knot Khoai Tier (RD Winery) were announced as nominees in the World Brand Design Society Awards 2021/2022. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world.
Rugged Elements – Top Packaging Projects of 2021
Packaging of the World has featured CF Napa’s Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements wine packaging design for Pernod Ricard in their list of top packaging projects for 2021. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Three Awards in the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition
Three of CF Napa’s designs were announced as winners at the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition. RD Winery’s Hundred Knot Khoai Tier was awarded top prize – Double Gold. The design for Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements (Pernod Ricard) took home Silver and The Big Pink Rosé (West Coast Wine Group) took home Bronze. The San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest and most influential international wine competition in America. The judging panel is composed of a distinguished panel of graphic and packaging design professionals that recognize excellence in wine label and packaging design. They consider, not only each designer’s aesthetic choices, but the effectiveness and appropriateness of the design within the context of the product and the brand.
CF Napa Takes Home 4 Awards – American Graphic Design Awards
Four of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2021 American Graphic Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for Bear + Prophet (Donati Spirits), Hundred Knot Khoai Wines (RD Winery), Thatcher’s Organic Canned Cocktails and The Big Pink Rosé (West Coast Wine Group) were chosen to be included in this year’s graphic design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals.
Fox & Oden Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Fox & Oden was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Fox & Oden Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Fox & Oden spirits packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Two of CF Napa’s Designs to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 65
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Bear + Prophet for Donati Spirits and their packaging design for Olde Raleigh Distillery have been selected to be featured in Creative Quarterly 65 in the Graphic Design category. Both designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery in the CQ65 publication. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. Click to see the award-winning work for Bear + Prophet and Olde Raleigh Distillery.
Fleur Charmante Wins Century Award in PR%F Awards Unmasked 2021
CF Napa’s spirits packaging design for Fleur Charmante for Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing was awarded the Century Award, a perfect 100-point score, in the PR%F Awards Unmasked competition. PR%F Awards sequesters judges from across the United States for a two-day private tasting experience in Las Vegas. Each judge is a key buyer and decision maker in the spirits/wine industry. The Unmasked competition is a total packaging competition – the judges see and feel the bottle, can, or product, read the ingredients, hear the story, and see the overall marketing package. To see the list of winners, click here.
Midtown Spirits Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Midtown Spirits was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Black Sage Vineyard Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Black Sage Vineyard for Arterra Wines Canada was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Midtown Spirits Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Midtown Spirits packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Black Sage Vineyard Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Black Sage Vineyard packaging for Arterra Wines Canada. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home Gold in ACSA Packaging Design Competition
CF Napa’s package design for Olde Raleigh Distillery won Gold in ACSA’s The Craft Spirits Packaging Awards. The result will be published in the January 2022 issue of Craft Spirits Magazine. The Craft Spirits Packaging Awards celebrates excellence and creativity in the design of craft spirits labels and packaging. To read the full article, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 8 Awards in The Design and Packaging Masters 2021
Eight of CF Napa’s spirits package designs were announced as winners in Global Spirit Masters - The Design and Packaging Masters 2021 – an annual competition by The Spirits Business. Two designs took home the top prize of “Master” – Fox & Oden and Olde Raleigh Distillery. Five designs were awarded Gold – Bear + Prophet (Donati Spirits), Fleur Charmante (Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing), Fordham Lee Distillery Bourbon Whiskey, Modern Love Reserve Gin (The Palm Springs Spirits Co.) and Romero Distilling Co. Dark Rum. Zachary Edward (Fordham Lee Distillery) received Silver. In addition to the online article, the results will be published in the December 2021 World Spirits Report edition of The Spirits Business. The Spirits Business is the only dedicated international spirits magazine and website in the world. Their circulation reaches out to more than 50,000 spirits professionals worldwide, from the most senior buyers in the on- and off-trade, to the best known and most influential bartenders at the world’s hottest venues. To read the article, click here.
Farm Stand Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging designs for Farm Stand Hard Cider & Hard Seltzers were selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Farm Stand Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Farm Stand Hard Cider & Hard Seltzer packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Tradition Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Tradition wine was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
A Story of Two Roads – Part Two
Over the course of 3 articles, David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, will discuss the two primary roads to market for start-up distilleries – facility-driven vs. marketing-driven. In part one, he provided the pros and cons associated with each road (click here to read part one). In part two of the series, David covers what it takes to follow the more traditional road to market of developing a distillery – the facility-driven model. For the full article, click here.
Thatcher’s Organic Canned Cocktails Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Thatcher’s Organic canned cocktails was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors 20201 DISCUS Annual Conference in Austin, Texas
CF Napa is a proud sponsor of the DISCUS annual conference in Austin, Texas. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the Fairmont Austin. For conference details, click here.
Baldacci Family Vineyards Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Baldacci Family Vineyards was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Baldacci Family Vineyards Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Baldacci Family Vineyards multi-tier wine packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Olde Raleigh Distillery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging and custom bottle design for Olde Raleigh Distillery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Olde Raleigh Distillery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Olde Raleigh Distillery bourbon whiskey packaging and custom bottle design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Two of CF Napa’s Designs to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 64
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Modern Love for The Palm Springs Spirits Co. has been selected to be featured in Creative Quarterly 64 in the Graphic Design category. The design for Tradition for Amizetta Estate Winery was honored as a Runner-Up in the Graphic Design Category as well. Both designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery and Modern Love will be featured in the CQ64 publication. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Lion and the Lily Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Lion and the Lily for Les Vignerons de Tutiac was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Medals from ADI 2021 Judging of Craft Spirits
CF Napa took home 2 medals from ADI’s 2021 Judging of Craft Spirits for Excellence in Packaging. Olde Raleigh Distillery won a Silver medal while Modern Love Vodka for The Palm Springs Spirits Co. won a Bronze medal. The winners were announced at the American Distilling Institute’s Conference & Expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center. To see the full list of winners, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors ADI Craft Spirits Conference in Louisville, Kentucky
CF Napa is a proud sponsor of American Distilling Institute's annual conference in Louisville, KY. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ADI Conference & Expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center. For conference details, click here.
Flying Ace Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Flying Ace was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Flying Ace Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Flying Ace whiskey packaging design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Loch & Union Distilling Website Featured on Communication Arts Webpicks
CF Napa’s Loch & Union Distilling website design was selected to be featured in the webpicks section of the Communication Arts website. Communication Arts is a professional journal for everyone involved in visual communications that provides new ideas and information while promoting the highest professional standards for the field. To read the article, click here.
Jersey Cab & Rosé Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Jersey Cab and Jersey Rosé for William Heritage Winery were selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
A Story of Two Roads – Part One
Over the course of 3 articles, David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, will discuss the two primary roads to market for start-up distilleries – facility-driven vs. marketing-driven. In part one, he provides the pros and cons associated with each road. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Wins 7 Awards in Graphis Design Annual 2022
CF Napa Brand Design took home seven awards from the Graphis Design Annual 2022 competition. The designs for Fleur Charmante (Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing), Fordham Lee Distillery and Welly (Lail Vineyards) were awarded gold. Bear + Prophet (Donati Spirits), Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements (Pernod Ricard), Modern Love (The Palm Springs Spirits Co.) and Zachary Edward (Fordham Lee Distillery) were awarded silver. The work will be featured in the Graphis Design Annual 2022 journal and in an online archive. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click the corresponding links: Fleur Charmante, Fordham Lee Distillery, Welly, Bear + Prophet, Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements, Modern Love, Zachary Edward.
Bear + Prophet Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Bear + Prophet vodka packaging design for Donati Spirits. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Bear + Prophet Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Bear + Prophet for Donati Spirits was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Fleur Charmante Shortlisted in 2021 Pentawards
CF Napa Brand Design’s Fleur Charmante packaging for Blue Ridge Spirits and Wine Marketing has been shortlisted in the 2021 Pentawards. The final results of the competition will be released in September of 2021. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it. To see the shortlist, click here. To see the nomination certificate, click here.
Bigsby’s Folly Featured in the 2021 Logo Lounge Trend Report
CF Napa’s design for the Bigsby’s Folly Winery logo has been featured in the 2021 Logo Lounge Trend report for exemplifying this year’s trend toward etched logos. Logo Lounge is a web-based resource that showcases the best logo designs from around the world. Each year the best-of-the-best are selected for publication in their design annuals that feature identities by leading industry designers from around the globe. To read the report, click here.
Ram’s Gate Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Ram’s Gate was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Ram’s Gate Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Ram’s Gate tiered wine packaging design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Bear + Prophet Wins Gold in Central Coast Wine and Spirits Competition
CF Napa Brand Design took home gold in the Central Coast Wine and Spirits Competition for their work on Bear + Prophet for Donati Spirits. The vodka was honored in the Packaging & Design Competition: Best of Label – Single Bottle. The Central Coast Wine and Spirits Competition evaluates the creativity, style, graphic design, and overall effectiveness of packaging. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Zachary Edward Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Zachary Edward Bourbon Whiskey for Fordham Lee Distillery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Hillside Winery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Hillside Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Hillside Winery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Hillside Winery tiered wine packaging design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Has 2 Winners in Type Directors Club’s Communication Design 67 Competition
CF Napa Brand Design’s typography designs for Fieldnotes and Fordham Lee Bourbon Whiskey were recognized as winners in Type Directors Club’s Communication Design 67 competition. The TDC celebrates and amplifies the undeniable power of typography. They are a global community united by the shared belief that type drives culture and culture drives type. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Still Austin Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Still Austin was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
David Schuemann Discusses Wine Label Trends with Food & Wine
CF Napa’s David Schuemann discusses with Markham Heid how wine labels are trending toward more unorthodox designs. In Heid’s article, “A Field Guide to the Latest Trends in Wine Label Design”, David remarks, “We’re definitely seeing a trend toward very artistic, hand-drawn, minimalistic expressions on labels – almost like little fine-art pieces.” For more than 40 years Food & Wine has inspired and emopowered their wine and food obsessed community to discover, create and devour the best in food, drink and travel – every day, at every point of access. To read the full article, click here.
Still Austin Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Still Austin spirits packaging design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Luna Nuda Wines Releases Prosecco Rosé DOC
Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing’s Luna Nuda brand released a new wine – Prosecco Rosé DOC. “Prosecco Rosé’s lively color is complemented by a label update for the whole Luna Nuda portfolio done by CF Napa. The increased focus on the Luna Nuda moon and addition of a border add a subtle pop of color that reinforces the simple elegance of the brand.” To read the full article, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 4 Awards in World Liqueur Awards 2021
CF Napa’s package design for Fleur Charmante for Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing took home 4 awards in the World Liqueur Awards. The packaging took top prize in the Limited Edition category – Best Limited Edition. It also won Gold in the Limited Edition category, Silver in the Best New Launch category and Bronze in the Best Label Design category. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. Click here to see the award-winning work for limited edition, new launch and label design.
Warson Wine Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Warson Wine packaging design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Warson Wine Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Warson Wine was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Silver & Bronze in San Francisco World Spirits Competition
CF Napa Brand Design took home 2 awards in the San Francisco World Spirits Design Competition 2021. Their design for Fleur Charmante for Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing was awarded Silver and their design for Modern Love Gin for The Palm Springs Spirits Co. was awarded Bronze. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition honors unique, thoughtful packaging designs. Entries are evaluated on creativity, impact, execution, and overall effectiveness of the design. The competition is one of the most influential competitions due to its exceptional reputation within the alcohol industry and its consumers. Click here to see the award-winning work for Fleur Charmante and Modern Love.
Rugged Elements – Packaging You Shouldn’t Miss in April 2021
Packaging of the World has featured CF Napa’s Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements wine packaging design for Pernod Ricard in their monthly round up – Packaging You Shouldn’t Miss in April 2021. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Fordham Lee Distillery Endorses CF Napa
Fordham Lee Distillery Founder, William Poffenbarger, endorsed working with CF Napa in a video he developed to promote his Blueberry Swirl Cream Liqueur. “We partnered very early on with CF Napa. They’ve done tremendous things with our brand, built our [bottle], built our shipping containers and everything and we are so pleased and have been fortunate enough to win some awards on branding and packaging alone. So it’s been very humbling to see that happen and just solidifies the choice that I made to go with Dave and Lisa. CF Napa is just a wonderful partner, thanks very much to them.” To watch the full video, click here.
Fleur Charmante Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the Fleur Charmante liqueur packaging design for Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Fleur Charmante Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Fleur Charmante for Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 5 Awards – American Package Design Awards
Five of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2021 American Package Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for Helmsman Ale House, Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements, Modern Love, Monkey In Paradise and Still Austin were chosen to be included in this year’s package design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To read the full article, click here.
Fordham Lee Selected as one of Creative Quarterly’s 100 Best of 2020
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Fordham Lee Distillery Bourbon Whiskey, which was a winner in Creative Quarterly 62, has also been selected as one of the 100 Best of 2020. The design will be featured in a special publication honoring all 100 winners. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Three of CF Napa’s Designs to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 62
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for Fordham Lee Distillery Bourbon Whiskey has been selected to be featured in Creative Quarterly 62 in the Graphic Design category. The redesigns for Still Austin Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Montoya were honored as a Runners-Up in the Graphic Design Category as well. All three designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery and Fordham Lee will be featured in the CQ62 publication. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Rugged Elements Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements wine packaging design for Pernod Ricard. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Rugged Elements Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements for Pernod Ricard was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
David Schuemann Explains How Savvy Packaging Elevates Budget-Priced Wines
CF Napa’s David Schuemann discusses with Michael S. Lasky how small refinements can make a big impact on packaging without alienating existing customers. In Lasky’s article, “Savvy Packaging Makes Budget-Priced Wines Appear a Great Value”, David cites CF Napa’s redesign for Kendall-Jackson as a great example of how packaging can be refreshed to look more premium, but still seem familiar. “Putting a lot of reinforcing cues into their label…lends to a more tranditional look and feel – nothing crazy, just very reassuring.” To read the full article, click here.
David Schuemann Presents for WSWA Access Webinar
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa presented in the WSWA Access webinar series, “Continuing the Conversation…Labeled for Success”. David discussed the importance of packaging and how we Drink With Our Eyes™, the creative process and how to set the stage to ensure success. WSWA hosts virtual learning opportunities for members, industry partners, media and the public. To download the white paper take aways from the webinar, click here.
The Guiligan’s Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for The Guiligan’s Distinguished for Concha y Toro was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. The Guiligan’s Distinguished is part of Concha y Toro’s extension from the wine industry into the spirits industry. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Singing Water Vineyards Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Singing Water Vineyards packaging design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Modern Love Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Modern Love spirits packaging design for The Palm Springs Spirits Co. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Singing Water Vineyards Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Singing Water Vineyards was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Öömrang Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Öömrang's wines and spirits was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa’s Design for Zachary Edward Featured on AIGA Member Gallery
CF Napa’s design for Zachary Edward packaging for Fordham Lee Distillery was featured on the AIGA Member Gallery. The article reviews the design and its inspiration. The AIGA Member Gallery curatorial team selects a small number of projects to feature on the gallery’s front page each day. To read, click here.
David Schuemann Discusses the Art of Wine Label Design
CF Napa’s David Schuemann discusses the necessity of strategic packaging design for Jean Doppenberg’s North Bay Biz article, “The Art of Wine Label Design”. David discusses how packaging is influential to the consumer’s experience with the wine. To read the full article, click here.
David Schuemann Discusses When a Brand Should Develop a Second Label
CF Napa’s David Schuemann discusses balancing the art and marketing of second label design for Michael S. Lasky’s Wine Business Monthly article, “The Five Top Scenarios to Consider When Launching a Second Wine Label”. David cites CF Napa’s development of Duckhorn’s second label – Decoy – in tandem with the redesign of the main brand. “Often the second label design depends on how close the client strategically wants to tie it to their main label.” To read the full article, click here.
CF Napa’s Design for Still Austin Gin Featured on AIGA Member Gallery
CF Napa’s design for Still Austin Gin was featured on the AIGA Member Gallery. The AIGA Member Gallery curatorial team selects a small number of projects to feature on the gallery’s front page each day. To read, click here.
Fleur Charmante Featured on Graphis Blog
CF Napa’s design for Fleur Charmante packaging for Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing was featured on Graphis Blog. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the article, click here.
Modern Love Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Modern Love for The Palm Springs Spirits Co. was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
David Schuemann Named One of GDUSA’s People to Watch in 2021
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design has been named one of GDUSA’s “People to Watch” in 2021. For nearly six decades, GDUSA has started each year by choosing a group of people to watch who embody the spirit of the creative community. To read the full article, click here.
Modern Love Featured on Graphis Blog
CF Napa’s design for Modern Love packaging for The Palm Springs Spirits Co. was featured on Graphis Blog. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the article, click here.
Thatcher’s Organic Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Thatcher’s Organic liqueur and vodka packaging design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Thatcher’s Organic Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Thatcher’s Organic liqueurs and vodka was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Monkey In Paradise Selected for Inclusion in Logo Lounge 12
CF Napa’s design for the Monkey In Paradise logo has been selected for inclusion in Logo Lounge’s Book 12. Logo Lounge is a web-based resource that showcases the best logo designs from around the world. Each year the best-of-the-best are selected for publication in their design annuals that feature identities by leading industry designers from around the globe. To see the logo, click here.
Hundred Knot Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Hundred Knot packaging design for RD Winery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Ranks #5 in Best Creatives of 2020/21
CF Napa Brand Design was ranked #5 in World Brand Design Society’s Best Creatives of 2020/21. The World Brand Design Society Best Creatives ranking represents the most awarded and leading creatives in the field of consumer and corporate brand design. Click here to see the ranking of best creatives.
CF Napa Ranks #7 in Global Creative Ranking
CF Napa Brand Design was ranked #7 in World Brand Design Society’s Global Creative Ranking of 2021. The World Brand Design Society Global Creative Ranking represents the most awarded and leading creatives in the field of consumer and corporate brand design in the world. Click here to see the global creative ranking.
Hundred Knot Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s wine packaging design for Hundred Knot for RD Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Fordham Lee Featured in Spirited Magazine
CF Napa’s design for Fordham Lee Distillery Bourbon Whiskey was selected to be featured in the New Product Guide in Spirited Magazine’s January/February 2021 edition. The distillery came to CF Napa to develop a brand that honor’s the founder’s late son. The label design is printed on metal with embossed detail. Spirited Magazine shares stories, techniques, trends, and research in a way that entertains and informs, advancing the conversation and giving those in the adult beverage community a way to connect and learn from one another. To read the full article, click here.
3 Designs Recognized in World Brand Design Society Awards 2020/2021
Three of CF Napa Brand Design’s packaging designs were announced as winners in the World Brand Design Society Awards 2021. All three projects received the Creative Shortlist Award. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world.
Helmsman Ale House Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging and tap handle design for Helmsman Ale House was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Helmsman Ale House Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Helmsman Ale House packaging and tap handle designs. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Awards in Inaugural ACSA Packaging Design Competition
Two of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in ACSA’s inaugural competition – The Craft Spirits Packaging Awards. CF Napa’s designs for Frigate Reserve Rum and Fordham Lee Distillery Bourbon Whiskey won Bronze in the Rum and Whiskey categories. The results were published in the January 2021 issue of Craft Spirits Magazine. The Craft Spirits Packaging Awards celebrates excellence and creativity in the design of craft spirits labels and packaging. To read the full article, click here.
Öömrang Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Öömrang wines and spirits packaging designs. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Awards – The Design and Packaging Masters 2020
Two of CF Napa’s spirits package designs were announced as winners in The Design and Packaging Master 2020 – an annual competition by The Spirits Business. CF Napa’s design for La Crosse Distilling Co.’s High Rye Light Whiskey was awarded gold in the American Whiskey category. The design for The Guiligan’s Distinguished for Concha y Toro was awarded silver in the Scotch Whiskey category. In addition to the online article, the results will be published in the December 2020 World Spirits Report edition of The Spirits Business. The Spirits Business is the only dedicated international spirits magazine and website in the world. Their circulation reaches out to more than 50,000 spirits professionals worldwide, from the most senior buyers in the on- and off-trade, to the best known and most influential bartenders at the world’s hottest venues. To see the results, click here.
Fifth Moon Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Fifth Moon for RD Winery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Fifth Moon Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Fifth Moon packaging design for RD Winery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
David Schuemann Discusses a More Modern Approach to Sparkling Wine Packaging
CF Napa’s David Schuemann discusses a more modern approach to sparkling wine packaging with Andrew Adams for his article, “New Sparkling Packaging Blends Innovation with Traditional Cues”. David cites CF Napa’s design for Ultramarine Wines as an example of a sparkling wine that is willing to take risks. “There’s a push to develop wines that decouple themselves from the Champagne tradition and move into a younger demographic.” To read the full article, click here.
Romero Distilling Co. Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Romero Distilling Co. packaging design. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Romero Distilling Co. Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Romero Distilling Co. was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 5 Awards – American Graphic Design Awards
Five of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2020 American Graphic Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for Catu, Fifth Moon, Modern Love, Kenwood Vineyards Rugged Elements and Still Austin were chosen to be included in this year’s graphic design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Montoya Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging redesign for Montoya for ASV Wines was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Montoya Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the Montoya brand wine packaging redesign for ASV Wines. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
David Schuemann Interviewed for “Making the Grade” in Spirited Magazine
CF Napa’s David Schuemann was interviewed by Spirited Magazine’s Jack Robertiello for his article “Making the Grade” on the importance of strategic design and using it to tell your brand’s story. Spirited Magazine shares stories, techniques, trends, and research in a way that entertains and informs, advancing the conversation and giving those in the adult beverage community a way to connect and learn from one another. To read the full article, click here.
Kupu Spirits Canned Cocktails Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website for their work on the canned cocktail packaging design for Kupu Spirits. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Kupu Spirits Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging designs for Kupu Spirits Canned Cocktails and 750ml bottles were selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
David Schuemann Discusses Hard Seltzer with Adweek
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses how hard seltzers can stand out in an increasingly popular category in Adweek’s article Hard Seltzer Brands Emphasize What Makes Them Unique to Stand Out in a Crowded Space by Kathryn Lundstrum. For the full article, click here.
Frigate Featured on Favourite Design
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the Favourite Design website for their work on Frigate Reserve Rum packaging. The design will also be published in the upcoming Favourite Design Book 2020 due to release in January 2021. Favourite Design aims to promote creativity through their website of selected work and their annual design book. To see the featured work, click here.
SHE CAN Featured on Favourite Design
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the Favourite Design website for their work on SHE CAN wine packaging for McBride Sisters Collection. The design will also be published in the upcoming Favourite Design Book 2020 due to release in January 2021. Favourite Design aims to promote creativity through their website of selected work and their annual design book. To see the featured work, click here.
Welly Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Welly for Lail Vineyards was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Welly Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the packaging design for Welly for Lail Vineyards. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Upping Your Brand Game & DTC Sales
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses how to improve your craft brand’s online presence and the consumer’s virtual experience – including investing in a well-designed website and making sure your site is programmed to be responsive. For the full article, click here.
Frigate Featured on Communication Arts Exhibit Online
CF Napa’s Frigate Reserve Rum packaging design was selected to be featured in the Exhibit Online section of the Communication Arts website. Communication Arts is a professional journal for everyone involved in visual communications that provides new ideas and information while promoting the highest professional standards for the field. To read the article, click here.
Frigate Featured in The Dieline’s The Best Packaging We Saw in September 2020
CF Napa Brand Design’s Frigate Reserve Rum was featured on The Dieline in their The Best Packaging We Saw in September 2020 list. The Dieline has become the leading media brand for consumer packaging and consumer brands and is committed to supporting the advancement of the package design industry in all its forms. To see the feature, click here.
David Schuemann Interviewed by Beverage Testing Institute on Obstacles to Successful Packaging
David Schuemann was interviewed by Julia Gordon of Beverage Testing Institute for her article Labeled for Failure: 3 Obstacles to Successful Packaging (and Their Solutions). David and Julia discuss how the foundation of a brand’s success and failure lies in the packaging, “We’ve seen some people start to feel that maybe packaging is not as important, and I would make the argument that it’s more important than ever.” To read the full article, click here.
Monkey In Paradise Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Monkey In Paradise was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Monkey In Paradise Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the packaging design for Monkey In Paradise. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Monkey In Paradise Featured in The Dieline’s Weekly Community Round Up
CF Napa Brand Design’s article on Monkey In Paradise was selected to be featured in the September 29th issue of The Dieline’s Weekly Community Round Up. The Dieline has become the leading media brand for consumer packaging and consumer brands and is committed to supporting the advancement of the package design industry in all its forms. To see the feature, click here.
Frigate Featured in The Dieline’s Weekly Community Round Up
CF Napa Brand Design’s article on Frigate Reserve Rum was selected to be featured in the September 22nd issue of The Dieline’s Weekly Community Round Up. The Dieline has become the leading media brand for consumer packaging and consumer brands and is committed to supporting the advancement of the package design industry in all its forms. To see the feature, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 3 Awards in World Beer Awards 2020
CF Napa’s package design for Helmsman Ale House took home 3 awards in the World Beer Awards. The packaging won Gold in 3 different categories – World’s Best Can Design, World’s Best Multipack Design and World’s Best New Launch. Additionally, the design won Best Can Design overall. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. Click here to see the award-winning work for can design, multipack design and new launch.
Frigate Reserve Rum Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the packaging design for Frigate Reserve Rum. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Frigate Reserve Rum Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Frigate Reserve Rum was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
SHE CAN Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for McBride Sisters Collection’s SHE CAN was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Fordham Lee Distillery Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the packaging design for Fordham Lee Distillery. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Fordham Lee Distillery Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Fordham Lee Distillery was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Named The Dieline’s Firm of the Week
CF Napa Brand Design was selected as the featured firm of the week in the August 26th issue of The Dieline’s email newsletter – Dieline Weekly. The Dieline has become the leading media brand for consumer packaging and consumer brands and is committed to supporting the advancement of the package design industry in all its forms.
La Crosse Distilling Co. Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the two packaging designs for La Crosse Distilling Co. The design for the distillery’s distributed brand – Fieldnotes – and the design for the in-house line of experimental spirits were featured on the renowned design blog. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
La Crosse Distilling Co. Featured on Packaging of the World
Two of CF Napa’s packaging designs for La Crosse Distilling Co. were selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. The logo and packaging design for La Crosse’s Fieldnotes brand as well as the packaging and custom bottle design for their in-house line of experimental spirits were selected to be featured on the leading design blog. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins 4 Awards in Graphis Design Annual 2021
CF Napa Brand Design took home four awards from the Graphis Design Annual 2021 competition. The design for Romero Distilling Co. was awarded gold. Monkey In Paradise and Helmsman Ale House were awarded silver. The design for Öömrang was awarded honorable mention. The work will be featured in the Graphis Design Annual 2021 journal and in an online archive. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Sanitizer & Your Craft Brand
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the do’s and don’ts of branding your craft distillery’s sanitizer – including “do” brand your sanitizer with only your distillery name or logo. For the full article, click here.
Mayor Pingree Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the Mayor Pingree line of whiskies for Valentine Distilling. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Spirited Magazine’s 2020 Readers’ Poll for Best Branding/Design Expert
CF Napa Brand Design was selected by Spirited Magazine’s readers’ poll as the Best Branding/Design Expert of 2020. The voting was done through a campaign of write-in votes through Spirited’s Facebook page, newsletter, website and magazine. “We approach building brands with specific personalities – just like people,” says David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal. To read the full article, click here. To see the results of the readers’ poll, click here.
Helmsman Ale House Custom Tap Handle Collaboration Sets Sail
CF Napa collaborated with The Alison Group to transform their award-winning logo for Helmsman Ale House into a 3D custom tap handle. To read more about the painstaking attention-to-detail it took to bring the weathered sailor icon to life, read the full press release.
CF Napa’s Welly Packaging Wins Communication Arts Design 2020
CF Napa’s wine packaging design for Lail Vineyards’ new Welly brand was selected as a winner in the Communication Arts Design 2020 competition. The winning design will be featured in the September/October 2020 edition of the Communication Arts magazine as well as in their online gallery. Communication Arts is a professional journal for everyone involved in visual communications that provides new ideas and information while promoting the highest professional standards for the field. To see the award-winning work, click here. To read the competition press release, click here.
Zíami Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the packaging design for Zíami. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Calculated Risk Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the packaging design for Calculated Risk. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Silver & Bronze in San Francisco World Spirits Competition
CF Napa Brand Design took home 2 awards in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition Design Competition 2020. Their design for Kupu Spirits Gin for Maui Brewing Co. was awarded Silver and their design for Monkey In Paradise Vodka was awarded Bronze. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition honors unique, thoughtful packaging designs. Entries are evaluated on creativity, impact, execution, and overall effectiveness of the design. The competition is one of the most influential competitions due to its exceptional reputation within the alcohol industry and its consumers. Click here to see the award-winning work for Kupu Spirits and Monkey In Paradise.
Spellbound Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Spellbound was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Outcast Wines Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Outcast Wines was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Backhouse Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Backhouse was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Loch & Union Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Loch & Union Distilling was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Fielding Craft Cider Co. a Winner in PRINT Regional Design Awards
CF Napa Brand Design was announced a winner in PRINT 2019 Regional Design Awards for their work on the Fielding Craft Cider Co. packaging. PRINT has long been an iconic design and visual culture brand serving as the go-to industry resource for design dialogue and inspiration, design education, profiles of leading design minds and everything in between. To see the award-winning work, click here.
The Millennial Breakdown
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the five distinct segments that have emerged within the millennial consumer segment – including mavens, eclectics and skeptics. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 3 Awards – American Package Design Awards
Three of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2020 American Package Design Awards. CF Napa’s designs for Frigate Reserve Rum, Lail Vineyards’ Welly and La Crosse Distilling Co’s High Rye Light Whiskey were chosen to be included in this year’s package design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To read the full article, click here.
Gathesa Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Gathesa for Centurion Family Vineyards. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Named The Dieline’s Firm of the Week
CF Napa Brand Design was selected as the featured firm of the week in the March 16th issue of The Dieline’s email newsletter – Dieline Weekly. The Dieline has become the leading media brand for consumer packaging and consumer brands and is committed to supporting the advancement of the package design industry in all its forms. To read the full article, click here.
Social House Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the logo & packaging for Social House. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
World Famous Sotheby’s Launches Wine Brand with CF Napa
Sotheby’s, one of the world’s largest brokers, launched their Own Label Collection with the help of CF Napa Brand Design. CF Napa developed the package design for the brand whose wines showcases the style of famous wine regions of of the world; accessible to the average wine consumer and the quality that Sotheby’s is famous for. To reinforce this concept, the labels were designed to reflect the typical label design style of each of the regions the wines hail from. To read the full article, click here.
Packaging Roars Into the Twenties
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses how macro trends – such as striving to be eco-friendly and augmented reality - will influence craft spirits packaging in the new decade. He uses Kupu Spirits, a canned cocktail design CF Napa created for Maui Brewing Co., as an example of design going green. The RTD package uses a direct print on can for the design as opposed to a plastic sleeve, making the can recyclable. For the full article, click here.
Loch & Union Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on the custom bottle and packaging for Loch & Union Distilling. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Heir Apparent Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Heir Apparent for Grand Napa Vineyards. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
The Gin Foundry and Forbidden Fruit Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on two of their projects. The Gin Foundry spirits packaging and custom bottle and the Forbidden Fruit hard cider packaging for St. Julian Winery and Distillery were featured. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here: The Gin Foundry Forbidden Fruit
Outcast Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Outcast Wines label and screenprinted packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Coppercraft Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Coppercraft Distillery’s custom bottle, spirits packaging and canned cocktail packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Zíami Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa Brand Design’s rum packaging and logo for Zíami – a Miami-based rum brand by Florida Rum Company - was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Brother Duran Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Brother Duran for Jamieson Ranch Vineyards. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Gathesa Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa Brand Design’s wine packaging and logo for Gathesa for Centurion Family Vineyards was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Kupu Canned Cocktails Featured in Spirited Magazine
CF Napa’s design for Kupu canned cocktails was selected to be featured in the New Product Guide in Spirited Magazine’s January/February 2020 edition. Maui Brewing Co. came to CF Napa when they wished to extend their offering into spirits with their Kupu Spirits brand of canned cocktails. The design features bright, refreshing colors and a motif inspired by Hawaii’s historic kapa patterns. Spirited Magazine shares stories, techniques, trends, and research in a way that entertains and informs, advancing the conversation and giving those in the adult beverage community a way to connect and learn from one another. To read the full article, click here.
Forbidden Fruit, Calculated Risk and Coppercraft Featured on Packaging of the World
Three of CF Napa’s designs were featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs. The Forbidden Fruit hand-illustrated logo and label for St. Julian Winery & Distillery, the Calculated Risk logo and packaging for Grand Napa Vineyards and the Coppercraft Distillery custom bottle, logo and label design for were all selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here: Forbidden Fruit Calculated Risk Coppercraft Distillery
Exitus Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa Brand Design’s wine packaging and logo for Exitus Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine for O’Neill Vintners & Distillers was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs on the internet. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Exitus Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Exitus Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine for O’Neill Vintners & Distillers. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Five Awards in the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition
Five of CF Napa’s designs were announced as winners at the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition. Chehalem’s Wine Club Cuvée Pinot Noir was awarded top prize – Double Gold. The design for Kenwood Vineyards The Barn also received one of the top prizes, taking home the coveted Gold medal. Montoya took home two awards – a Silver for the Chardonnay label and a Bronze in Series for the Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir labels. The Fingerprint Collection Red Wine for Château Élan took home Bronze. The San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest and most influential international wine competition in America. The judging panel is composed of a distinguished panel of graphic and packaging design professionals that recognize excellence in wine label and packaging design. They consider, not only each designer’s aesthetic choices, but the effectiveness and appropriateness of the design within the context of the product and the brand. To view the full list of winners, click here.
CF Napa to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 56
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that their packaging design for La Crosse Distilling Co.’s Fieldnotes brand has been selected to be featured in Creative Quarterly 56 in the Graphic Design category. The redesign for Brewery Ommegang was honored as a Runner-Up in the Graphic Design Category as well. Both designs are featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Awards in Prominent Competition – The Design and Packaging Masters 2019
Two of CF Napa’s spirits package designs were announced as winners in The Design and Packaging Masters 2019 – an annual competition by The Spirits Business. CF Napa’s design for Fieldnotes was awarded “Master”, the top prize, in the gin category. The design for Frigate Reserve Rum 12 Year was awarded silver in rum category. In addition to the online article, the results will be published in the December 2019 World Spirits Report edition of The Spirits Business. The Spirits Business is the only dedicated international spirits magazine and website in the world. Their circulation reaches out to more than 50,000 spirits professionals worldwide, from the most senior buyers in the on- and off-trade, to the best known and most influential bartenders at the world’s hottest venues. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 3 Awards – American Graphic Design Awards
Three of CF Napa’s package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2019 American Graphic Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for Chateau Élan, Helmsman Ale House and Monkey in Paradise were chosen to be included in this year’s graphic design annual. For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Shelf Appeal
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the evolving trends in craft spirits labels. The world of craft spirits, once dominated by nostalgic, earth tone labels, is opening up to more adventurous, modern and brightly colored label designs. Zíami and Monkey in Paradise being prime examples within the CF Napa portfolio that follow this new trend. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa’s Redesign for Monkey in Paradise Featured on AIGA Member Gallery
CF Napa’s Brand Design’s redesign for Monkey in Paradise Vodka’s logo, packaging and website was featured on the AIGA Member Gallery. The article reviews a before-and-after look at the vodka packaging and shows how the design served as inspiration for the brand’s vibrant new website. The AIGA Member Gallery curatorial team selects a small number of projects to feature on the gallery’s front page each day. To read CF Napa’s case study, click here.
Revolutionary vs. Evolutionary Redesign
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the elements a brand should consider before embarking on a redesign – including identifying the need for the change, the target consumer profile and requesting feedback. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Wins 8 Awards in Graphis Design Annual 2020
CF Napa Brand Design took home eight awards from the Graphis Design Annual 2020 competition. The designs for Zíami and La Crosse’s High Rye Whiskey were awarded gold. Calculated Risk, Coppercraft Distillery, Gathesa, Hardin, and Forbidden Fruit were awarded silver. The design for Fieldnotes was awarded honorable mention. The work will be featured in the Graphis Design Annual 2020 journal and in an online archive. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Designs Take Home Best Packaging Redesign at the 2019 Wines & Vines Packaging Design Awards
CF Napa Brand Design took home the top honor for best packaging redesign at the 2019 Wines & Vines Packaging Design Awards last week in Yountville, California. Their redesign for Chehalem was the only Oregon winery to win an award. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Designs Take Home Two Awards from the 2019 SIP Awards
Two of CF Napa’s packaging designs took home awards at the 2019 SIP Awards in the Individual Bottle Design category. The packaging for La Crosse Distilling Co.’s Fieldnotes Gin was awarded Platinum, the top prize, while Loch & Union Distilling was awarded Silver. The SIP Awards brings together spirits consumers from all demographics to choose the brands to take home this prestigious award. To see the full list of winners, click here.
The Canned Cocktail Revolution
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design, discusses the five consumer trends fueling canned cocktail sales, the challenges companies face when going to market with these products and the potential opportunities. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa’s Case Study on Coppercraft Featured on AIGA Member Gallery
CF Napa Brand Design’s case study on their redesign of Coppercraft Distilling has been selected to be featured on the AIGA Member Gallery. The case study goes into detail on how the repackaging project increased Coppercraft’s sales by over 730% in one year. The AIGA Member Gallery curatorial team selects a small number of projects to feature on the gallery’s front page each day. To read CF Napa’s case study, click here.
Amble + Chase Rosé Named One of Best Canned Wines for Summer 2019
Amble + Chase Rosé has been named by VinePair as one of the best canned wines for summer 2019. The article noted that CF Napa’s design is, “custom-designed to take over your Instagram feed.” VinePair is the largest digital media company delivering accessible, entertaining, and inspiring content about the drinks and the experiences you have with a glass in hand. To read the full article, click here.
CF Napa Designs Custom Bottle and Label for Clarice Wine Company
“The bottles and labels themselves received serious design consideration and effort as well. The labels are beautifully designed and executed…and are true pieces of art. And the bottles bear a Chateauneuf de Pape-inspired custom cartouche.” To read more about CF Napa’s design for Clarice Wine Company, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 3 Awards in World Rum Awards 2019
Two of CF Napa’s rum package designs were announced as winners in the World Rum Awards 2019. Zíami Ruby Rush was awarded Silver in both the Best Label Design and Best Brand Design categories. Zíami Platinum was awarded Bronze in the Best Label Design category. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here: Best Label Design Best Brand Design
La Crosse Wins Best in Show at Denver International Spirits Competition
Two of CF Napa’s packaging designs for La Crosse Distilling Co. took home awards at the 2019 Denver International Spirits Competition’s Packaging Design Contest. La Crosse’s Fieldnotes Vodka took home the top prize of Best of Show while their High Rye Light Whiskey took home gold. The Denver International Spirits Competition assembles a panel of nationally recognized professional graphic designers, art directors and wine retailers to select the best spirits packaging designs. To see the full list of winners, click here.
5 Trends in Craft Spirits Packaging
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses 5 trends in craft spirits – including nostalgic sensibility, copper and large product type. For the full article, click here.
David Schuemann to Speak at ADI 2019
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa will be speaking at ADI as part of the panel, “Best Practices for Choosing a Glass Bottle that Stands Out,” hosted by Saverglass. David will be discussing important considerations when choosing a glass bottle from the perspective of a design agency. To register for the ADI conference & vendor expo, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors ADI Craft Spirits Conference in Denver, Colorado
CF Napa is a proud sponsor of this year's American Distilling Institute's annual conference in Denver, CO. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ADI Conference & Expo at the Denver, CO Convention Center. For conference details, click here.
David Schuemann to Speak at Best Practices for Owning and Operating a Winery
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa will be speaking at Best Practices for Owning and Operating a Winery, hosted by The Seminar Group in Napa, CA. During his session, “Branding, Monetization and Compliance,” David will discuss intellectual property, brand clearance, trademarks, tariffs, tide-house rules, licensing and enforcement. To learn more about the conference, click here.
David Schuemann to Judge Luxury Marketing Council’s Rising Wine Stars
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal will join a panel of wine industry leaders from Napa and Sonoma to select the 2019 Rising Wine Stars Award honorees from a slate of exceptional nominees. Categories included: Winery of the Year, Winemaker of the Year, Wine Marketer of the Year, Winery Hospitality & Guest Relations and Wine Community Service. Honorees will be acknowledged on stage during the 2019 Wineries Boot Camp to be held at the Lincoln Theater Yountville on March 28th. For additional information, click here.
Fieldnotes Wins GDUSA 2019 American Package Design Awards
CF Napa’s package design for Fieldnotes has been selected as a winner of GDUSA’s 2019 American Package Design Awards. The design for La Crosse Distilling Co.’s line of experimental spirits was inspired by historic Farmer’s Almanac covers with hand-drawn type and drawings of local flora that frame the label. The packaging will be featured in an online gallery and in the publication GDUSA Package Design Awards Annual to be released in April 2019. The annual competition celebrates attractive graphics, of course, but more importantly the power of design to forge an emotional link with the buyer at the moment of truth. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 2 Awards in World Gin Awards 2019
CF Napa’s package design for Sonoma Brothers Gin took home 2 awards in the World Gin Awards. The packaging won Gold in the label design category and Silver in the brand design category. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 4 Awards in World Vodka Awards 2019
Two of CF Napa’s vodka package designs were announced as winners in the World Vodka Awards 2019. In the brand design category, Valentine Vodka was awarded the top prize – Best Brand Design – as well as Gold. Sonoma Brothers Vodka was awarded Silver. In the label design category, Sonoma Brothers took home the top prize – Best Label Design – as well as Gold. Valentine took home Silver. The World Drinks Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of drinks. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors ACSA Craft Spirits Conference in Minneapolis, MN
CF Napa is the proud sponsor of ACSA's 6th Annual Conference to be held in Minneapolis, MN. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ACSA Conference at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, MN. For conference details, click here.
David Schuemann Presents at Unified 2019
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal, presented to marketing executives during the first annual Marketing Exhibits Tour at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium 2019. The tour encompassed new packaging innovations to customer management software, apps and digital media engagement tools. A select number of top vendors presented new ways to help wine marketers engage with their customers. David spoke about the development and evolution of brands and how packaging decisions can make or break a brand’s sales. For most wine brands, the packaging is the primary expression of the brand, inseparable from the product and on the front lines of sales. He also discussed the concept behind Drink With Your Eyesä - how packaging influences, not only purchase decisions, but consumer enjoyment of wine. For more information, click here.
CF Napa Brand Design to be Featured in DesignRush Top 25 Package Design Companies
CF Napa is to be featured as one of the Top 25 Package Design Companies on DesignRush. The list honors effective package design agencies that create beautiful and secure product packaging designed to protect the item while simultaneously marketing the business. DesignRush is a B2B marketplace connecting brands with agencies. Find us at DesignRush.
CF Napa Brand Design Redesign’s Brewery Ommegang
Working with CF Napa Brand Design, Brewery Ommegang has redesigned every element of the brand across multiple offerings in their portfolio to deliver packaging as impactful and elegant as the beers. “One of our goals was to make it easier for consumers to find our beers in the increasingly crowded craft environment,” explained Doug Campbell, president of Brewery Ommegang. “That’s been accomplished through consistent application of our key brand iconography, style of illustration and color palette.” To read the full article, click here.
Six of CF Napa’s Designs Honored in UNI’s Brilliant Brand Awards 2019
Six of CF Napa Brand Design’s works were honored in UNI’s first annual Brilliant Brand Awards. The design for American Fifth Spirits took the top honor, the Citation Award, and Loch & Union took the next honor, Special Mention. The designs for Zíami, Tradition, Three Chord and Sonoma Brothers were shortlisted. UNI’s Brilliant Brand Awards is an international competition that celebrates creative excellence and consistency across branding design. UNI’s Brilliant Brand Awards has been created to recognize, honor and celebrate outstanding branding and visual communication designs that represent the highest level of creative originality and design excellence. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Five Awards in the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition
Five of CF Napa’s label designs were announced as winners at the San Francisco International Wine Competition – Label Design Competition. Backhouse, Gathesa, Hardin, and The Owl & the Dust Devil were all awarded the top prize – Double Gold. Benton-Lane was awarded Silver. After publishing the results, SFIWC remarked, “Nearly half of our label competition entrants do not medal at all, so [CF Napa’s] results are quite astonishing.” The San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest and most influential international wine competition in America. The judging panel is composed of a distinguished panel of graphic and packaging design professionals that recognize excellence in wine label and packaging design. They consider, not only each designer’s aesthetic choices, but the effectiveness and appropriateness of the design within the context of the product and the brand.
Coppercraft Featured in BRANDPACKAGING’s Design Gallery 2018.
CF Napa’s design for Coppercraft Distillery was featured in BRANDPACKAGING’s Design Gallery 2018. The annual publication featured the design as a stand-out packaging in the glass category. BRANDPACKAGING’s Design Gallery honors packaging that most effectively uses design and structure to tell a brand’s story and connect with customers. With thousands of new products introduced each year, the ability to stand out requires creativity on the part of designers, packaging engineers, and suppliers. That creativity is what BRANDPACKAGING’s annual Design Gallery celebrates. To see the celebrated work, click here.
Marketing Alcohol Beverages to “HENRYs”
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the 3 keys to marketing alcoholic beverages to "HENRYs" - the group of people who are "High-Earning Not Yet Rich". For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Wins Five HOW International Design Awards
CF Napa Brand Design took home five awards from the HOW International Design Awards for their spirits and wine packaging designs. CF Napa’s work on Calculated Risk, Coppercraft Distillery, Exitus Bourbon Barrel Aged Wine, Gathesa, and Ziami all received merit awards. In addition to being featured in HOW’s online gallery, the winning designs will be featured in The Best of Design book by HOW + Print scheduled to be released in summer of 2019. HOW has long been the go-to industry resource for design tips and education, design dialogue and inspiration, profiles of leading design minds, and everything inbetween. To see the winning work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 3 Awards From The Spirits Business – The Design and Packaging Masters 2018
Three of CF Napa’s spirits package designs were announced as winners in The Design and Packaging Masters 2018 – an annual competition by The Spirits Business. CF Napa’s design for Sonoma Brothers Vodka was awarded “Master”, the top prize, in the Vodka category. The designs for Sonoma Brothers Gin and Coppercraft Distillery Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskey were both awarded Gold in the Gin and American Whiskey Categories. In addition to the online article, the results will be published in the December 2018 World Spirits Report edition of The Spirits Business. The Spirits Business is the only dedicated international spirits magazine and website in the world. Their circulation reaches out to more than 50,000 spirits professionals worldwide, from the most senior buyers in the on and off-trade, to the best known and most influential bartenders at the world’s hottest venues. To read the full article from The Spirits Business, click here.
Outcast Featured in “Wine Bottle Design Innovations”
CF Napa’s packaging design for Outcast wines was featured in the article “Wine Bottle Design Innovations”. David Schuemann was quoted in the article, “The wine business is becoming more and more aware of the huge benefits that packaging and bottle choices can provide in regard to sales.” To read the full article, click here.
Bigsby’s Folly Featured on Favourite Design
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the Favourite Design website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram) for their work on Bigsby’s Folly wine packaging. The design will also be published in the upcoming Favourite Design Book 2018 due to release in January 2019. Favourite Design aims to promote creativity through their website of selected work and their annual design book. To see the featured work, click here.
Spellbound Featured on World Brand Design Society’s Instagram
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society’s Instagram for their work on Spellbound wine packaging. The World Brand Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Backhouse Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Backhouse wine packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 5 Awards – American Graphic Design Awards
Five of CF Napa’s spirits and wine package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2018 American Graphic Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for Bigsby’s Folly, Forbidden Fruit, Gathesa, Spellbound and Ziami brands were chosen to be included in this year’s graphic design annual. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Bigsby’s Folly Featured on Packaging of the World
CF Napa’s packaging design for Bigsby’s Folly was selected to be featured on Packaging of the World. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see the featured work, click here.
Bigsby’s Folly Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Bigsby's Folly wine packaging. The World Brand Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Bent Ladder Featured on World Brand Design Society
CF Napa Brand Design was selected to be featured on the World Brand Design Society website and the corresponding social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for their work on Bent Ladder hard cider packaging. The World Brand Design Society is an internationally focused community with the mission of supporting packaging design. It aims to promote the practices of the packaging design industry, support design professionals, and help contribute to packaging design education and research around the world. To see the featured work, click here.
Social House a Winner in PRINT Design Awards
CF Napa Brand Design was announced a winner in PRINT 2018 Design Awards for their work on Social House Vodka packaging. The design will gain international exposure in the all-new HOW + PRINT book The Best of Design scheduled to be released in Summer of 2019. PRINT (founded 1940) has long been an iconic design and visual culture brand serving as the go-to industry resource for design dialogue and inspiration, design education, profiles of leading design minds and everything in between. Through our online education and certification programs, our top-ranking website and social media platforms, and one of the most well-respected design competitions in the industry—the PRINT Regional Design Awards—PRINT is the leading authority on all things design today. To see the award-winning work, click here.
California’s O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Sees Line 39 Drive Double-Digit Gains
“Line 39 (designed by CF Napa) has roughly doubled in size since 2015, and is projected to sell just over a half-million cases this year.” To hear more about how O’Neill Vintners & Distillers is experiencing growth, click here.
David Schuemann to Speak at Wine Industry Financial Symposium
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa will be speaking at this year’s Wine Industry Financial Symposium in Napa, CA. During his session, “Private Label 101: What You Need to Know Before Starting a Brand,” David will discuss the brand development process, trends in private label branding and the best practices in label design before you begin your next private label project. Join David Schuemann at the Wine Industry Financial Symposium at the Napa Valley Mariott. For conference details, click here.
How to Write Market Positioning Statements for Alcohol Beverage Branding
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses how to write market positioning statements for alcohol beverage branding – including the 4 key components of a good positioning statement. For the full article, click here.
CF Napa Wins Silver in Pentawards
CF Napa Brand Design took home silver in the Pentawards Worldwide Package Design Awards Competition for their work on Hardin wine packaging. Created in 2007, the Pentawards are recognized as the most prestigious competition exclusively devoted to packaging design. The primary mission is to increase the stature of packaging design and those who create it. To see the award-winning work, click here.
Coppercraft Wins Gold for Best Spirit by Package in the USA Spirits Ratings
Coppercraft Distillery, a CF Napa Brand Design client, took home gold for best spirit of the year by packaging in the USA Spirits Ratings. Coppercraft also took home gold for best spirit of the year and best spirit of the year by quality. The USA Spirits Ratings looks to set a new benchmark for award-winning spirits by assessing them for quality, their value for their money, and what they look like with their packaging and design. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Four Awards in Graphis Branding 7
CF Napa Brand Design took home four awards from the Graphis Branding 7 competition for Bigsby’s Folly Winery, The Gin Foundry, Sonoma Brothers Distilling, and Bacon. Bigsby’s Folly, The Gin Foundry, and Sonoma Brothers took home gold while Bacon took home silver. The designs will be featured in the Graphis Branding 7 journal. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 53
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that its Gathesa wine package design has been chosen to be featured in Creative Quarterly 53. The design for Calculated Risk was also selected as a runner up. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Gold in Central Coast Wine Competition
CF Napa Brand Design took home gold in the Central Coast Wine Competition for their work on Austerity. The wine was honored in the Packaging & Design Competition: Classic Category. Central Coast Wine Competition promotes the excellent quality and diversity of commercial wineries by recognizing wines in both tasting and packaging design categories. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Four HOW International Design Awards
CF Napa Brand Design took home three awards from the HOW International Design Awards for their Brother Duran, Hardin, Sonoma Brothers Distilling, and Social House Vodka packaging designs. HOW International Awards has been recognizing excellence on a global scale for 25 years. To see the award-winning designs, click here.
10 Rules for Developing a Killer Brand Name
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the 10 rules for developing a killer brand name including: fit to concept, creative opportunity, and memorability. For full article, click here.
The Secret Trigger That Makes You Reach For Your Favorite Bottle of Wine
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses with Chris Morris of CNBC how wine labels and packaging influence purchase decisions for wine consumers. For full article, click here
David Schuemann Interviewed by North Bay Business Journal
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa Brand Design was interviewed by Jeff Quackenbush at North Bay Business Journal on the secrets used to effectively blend both the digital and sensory worlds of wine labels. CF Napa’s design for O'Neill Vintners & Distiller’ Exitus brand, a red wine aged three months in Kentucky bourbon barrels, was highlighted in the article. To read the entire article, Click here
CF Napa Wins at The Dieline Awards
The Dieline Awards formally recognizes the absolute best in consumer product packaging design worldwide, and brings awareness to the immense value that lies in well-designed brand packaging. As the largest worldwide package design competition now in its 9th year, The Dieline Awards exists as a way to celebrate innovation and honor excellence in packaging design around the globe. An esteemed jury of structural packaging, design, branding, and consumer product experts examine each submission with regards to five key elements: Creativity, Marketability, Innovation, Execution, and On-Pack Branding. CF Napa Brand Design’s package design for Sonoma Brothers Distilling’s packaging won third place in the spirits category. To see our award-winning work, Click here
CF Napa Wins Bronze in San Francisco World Spirits Competition
CF Napa Brand Design took home bronze in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for their work on Three Chord Bourbon. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition honors unique, thoughtful packaging designs. Entries are evaluated on creativity, impact, execution, and overall effectiveness of the design. The competition is one of the most influential competitions due to its exceptional reputation within the alcohol industry and its consumers. To see the award-winning work, click here.
3 Things Exceptional Packaging Can Do For Your Brand
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the 3 things exceptional packaging can do for your brand including: Invite Trial, Reinforce Quality and Assist Recall. For full article, click here
CF Napa to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 51
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that its Coppercraft Distillery, Federalist Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine, and Three Chord Bourbon Whiskey package designs have been chosen to be featured in Creative Quarterly 51. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Two Awards in Graphis Typography 4
CF Napa Brand Design took home two awards from the Graphis Typography 4 competition for their typography for The Gin Foundry and 2 Think brands. The Gin Foundry took home gold while 2 Think brought home silver. The designs will be featured in the Graphis Typography 4 journal. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Wins Five Awards in Graphis Design Annual 2018
CF Napa Brand Design took home five awards in the Graphis Design Annual 2018 competition. Sonoma Brothers Distilling was awarded gold. Brother Duran, The Owl & the Dust Devil, Social House Vodka, and 2 Think were awarded silver. Peake Ranch was awarded merit. The designs will be featured in the Graphis Design Annual 2018 journal. Graphis celebrates excellence in design and is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent through their website and annual journals. To see the award-winning work, click here.
CF Napa Takes Home 5 Awards – American Package Design Awards
Five of CF Napa’s spirits and wine package designs were announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2018 American Package Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for their Alley 6 Gin & Rye Whiskey, Coppercraft Gin & Straight Whiskey, Hardin Cabernet Sauvignon, Exitus Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel and Wyatt wine brand were chosen to be included in this year’s design annual. To see our award-winning work, Click here
CF Napa to be Featured in Creative Quarterly 49
CF Napa Brand Design is proud to announce that its Alley 6 and The Gin Foundry package designs have been chosen to be featured in Creative Quarterly 49. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. To see the award-winning work, click here.
David Schuemann to Speak at ADI Craft Spirits Conference
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa will be speaking at this year’s American Distilling Institute’s annual conference in Portland, Oregon. During his session “Building a Branded House vs. Building a House of Brands,” David will discuss the pros and cons of both structures for craft distilleries and which structure is the best path for your distillery. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ADI Conference & Expo at the Portland Convention Center. For conference details, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors ADI Craft Spirits Conference in Portland, Oregon
CF Napa is a proud is a proud sponsor of this year’s American Distilling Institute's annual conference in Portland, OR. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ADI Conference & Expo at the Portland Convention Center. For conference details, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors ACSA Craft Spirits Conference in Pittsburgh, PA
CF Napa is the proud sponsor of ACSA’s 5th Annual Conference to be held in Pittsburgh, PA. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ACSA Conference at the Wyndham Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. For conference details, click here.
CF Napa’s Logo for Wine Fellas Winner in How Logo Design Awards
The Wine Fellas logo, developed by CF Napa Brand Design, was chosen as one of top nine award-winning designs in the 9th Annual HOW Logo Design Awards. This prestigious competition sponsored by HOW magazine has been recognizing great logo design since 2008. The logo was chosen as one of the top logos out of thousands of entries. For more info., click here
David Schuemann Judges Luxury Marketing Council’s Rising Wine Stars
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal joined a panel of 12 wine industry influentials from Napa and Sonoma on February 1st to select the 2018 Rising Wine Stars Award honorees from a slate of 173 nominees. Categories included: Winery of the Year, Winemaker of the Year, Wine Marketer of the Year, Winery Hospitality & Guest Relations and Wine Community Service. Honorees will be acknowledged on stage during the 2018 Wineries Boot Camp to be held at the Lincoln Theater Yountville on February 28th. For additional information, click here
David Schuemann to Speak at Spirited Conference
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal at CF Napa will be speaking at this year’s Spirited Magazines’s annual conference in Santa Rosa, California. During his session “Next Steps, Start Me Up” David will discuss the keys to establishing your brand vision and foundation for your spirit to ensure future success. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the Spirited International Spirits Trade Tasting & Show. For conference details, click here.
CF Napa Wins Two Mobius Awards for Outstanding Creativity
The Mobius Awards – the oldest, independent, international design awards competition awarded CF Napa Brand Design’s package designs for Hardin Wines and Sonoma Brothers Distilling second place awards for outstanding creativity. The Mobius Awards draws entrants from 33 countries and consistently is one of the most prestigious design awards on the planet. To see the winners, Click here
Avoiding Production Nightmares
You’ve spent months developing a new brand package and all that is left is to get the package produced. Well, unfortunately there is no easy button. There are, however, several easy things to consider that will insure your new packaging produces flawlessly. David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design outlines ways to save money, time and headaches with some simply considerations. For full article, click here
So You Want to Be a Wine Label Designer
David Schuemann, CF Napa Brand Design’s Owner & Creative Principal, discusses how to create a great wine package and what it takes both in talent and knowledge to be successful in the wine industry as a wine label designer. For full article, click here
CF Napa’s Gin Foundry Packaging Featured on Blog
CF Napa’s wine packaging and logo for Gin Foundry was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs on the internet. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see our work on the blog, click here
CF Napa’s Camelot Mead Wine Packaging Featured on Blog
CF Napa’s wine packaging and logo for Hardin wines was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs on the internet. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see our work on the blog, click here
CF Napa Featured on “Packaging You Shouldn’t Miss”
CF Napa’s wine packaging and logo for Heir Apparent wines was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs on Packaging of The World’s “Packaging You Shouldn’t Miss”. Packaging of the World is one of the world’s leading design blogs and aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see our work on the blog, click here
CF Napa’s Hardin Wine Packaging Featured on Blog
CF Napa’s wine packaging and logo for Hardin wines was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs on the internet. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see our work on the blog, click here
CF Napa’s Work Featured on Russian Design Blog
CF Napa’s Heir Apparent wine packaging design was featured on the Russian design blog “Drink Design”. We always suspected the Russians were watching us, but now we’re sure of it! To see the blog, click here
Branded House vs House of Brands
For many spirits companies, the question of whether to build a “branded house” or a “house of brands” is a critical one to answer for their company and brand's future success. David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design outlines the 4 benefits of a clear brand architecture and the reasons to choose either a “branded house” or a “house of brands.” For full article, click here
CF Napa’s Heir Apparent Wine Packaging Featured on Blog
CF Napa’s wine packaging and logo for Heir Apparent wines was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs on the internet. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see our work on the blog, click here
CF Napa Wins Nielsen Package Design Impact Award
CF Napa Brand Design’s redesign for Black Ink red wine for Guarachi Wine Partners won an honorable mention at Nielson’s first annual Package Design Impact Awards and was the only alcohol brand to be recognized. The Nielsen Design Impact Awards are the first U.S. package design awards to leverage retail performance data as part of the winner identification process. As a complement to retail data, Nielsen surveyed thousands of consumers to assess how well each redesign addressed its core communication objective and to gauge purchase preference for the new packages over the old ones.
“Package design often doesn't get the attention or respect it deserves compared to other marketing tactics. One of the root causes for this oversight is that it's difficult to attribute sales impact to package design,” said Steve Lamoureux, senior vice president of product development for Nielsen's Design Solutions. “Given Nielsen's vast data assets, we knew we were in a unique position to demonstrate the power of effective package design and celebrate the brands who are really embracing its potential.”
“We hope to provide a powerful counterpoint to the anti-change marketing doctrine that prevents brand managers from making package improvements. The great news is that impactful design is well within reach and there are best practices and tools to help ensure success,” added Lamoureux.
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David Schuemann Speaks at California Historical Society – The Future of Wine Label Design
Join moderator Alf Nucifora, Chairman and Founder of The Luxury Marketing Council chapter in Northern California embracing San Francisco; David Schuemann, Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design; Jessica Hische, Lettering Artist; Corey Miller, Barrel + Ink, Cooperative Wine Label Design Company; and James Seff – Wine Label Lawyer, Pillsbury Law Firm for presentations and a discussion around the future of the wine label. The gallery exhibition will showcase vintage wine, beer, and spirits labels from the Kemble Collections on Western Printing and Publishing Talk on Thursday April 13th at 6:00pm Exhibition at the California Historical Society, December 10, 2016 to April 16, 2017 Click here for more info., click here.
The Selling Power of Stories in Spirits Beverage Branding
The power of storytelling in consumer engagement is undeniable, but often deciding how to develop your spirits brand's story presents a more difficult challenge. David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design outlines some of the keys to developing killer stories that will appeal to your consumer, grab their attention, and engage their imagination. The goal of telling effective stories about your brand should always be to lead your consumer from initial awareness to trial, and ultimately to brand advocacy. For full article, click here
CF Napa Sponsors ADI Craft Spirits Conference in Baltimore, Maryland
CF Napa is a proud is a proud sponsor of this year's American Distilling Institute's annual conference in Baltimore, MD. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ADI Conference & Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center. For conference details, click here.
CF Napa Wins Multiple Awards in American Package Design Awards
Three of CF Napa’s wine package designs announced as winners in Graphic Design USA’s 2017 American Package Design Awards. CF Napa’s package designs for their Heir Apparent, The Owl & the Dust Devil and Tre Annelli wine brands were chosen to be included in this year’s design annual. To see the awards, click here
CF Napa Sponsors 3rd Annual Women of the Vine & Spirits Global Symposium
CF Napa is proud to announce their sponsorship of the third annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium. The symposium will include some of the alcohol beverage industry's most sought-after motivators, entrepreneurs, and experts from across the globe, including keynote speakers Maggie Henriquez, President & CEO, Krug Maison de Champagne, France; Jeffery Tobias Halter, President, YWomen; Brandy Rand, Vice President, U.S. Marketing & Business Development, International Wine & Spirits Research (IWSR); Susana Balbo, Founder & Owner, Susana Balbo Wines, Argentina; Jeff Fromm, Partner at Ad Agency Barkley; Dr. Makaziwe (Maki) Mandela, CEO & Founder, House of Mandela, South Africa. Panel discussions will include multiple perspectives from across the alcohol beverage industry and beyond, and will cover such diverse topics as worldwide trends, success strategies, speaking with confidence and courage, consumer behavior, marketing luxury brands, women in leadership, wholesale, mentorship, brand management, and women in distilling.
Women of the Vine Global Symposium
March 13 - 15, 2017
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CF Napa Sponsors ACSA Conference in Nashville, TN
CF Napa is the proud sponsor of ACSA's 4th Annual Conference to be held in Nashville, TN. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ACSA Conference at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN.
American Craft Spirits Association Conference
February 16 - 17, 2017
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Black is the New Ivory
David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal at CF Napa Brand Design was interviewed by Jody Purdom for Wine Business Monthly about the ever increasing trend of black wine labels and how and why they are performing so strongly in the market today. David commented that he believes black elicits a certain mystique that other colors can’t conjure. “It’s like Mercedes Benz using black to soup up your ‘dad’s car’ for a hipper audience,” said Schuemann. “The beverage industry is taking the same approach to make wine cool for a younger market, as well as a male market.” For full article, click here
Rubin Family of Wines & CF Napa Wins 2016 Wine Industry Award for Marketing Innovation
CF Napa designed wine package Q&A won Most Innovative Package 2016 from Wines & Vines. CF Napa designed the packaging for the $15-a-bottle brand to be an entry-level wine geared toward Millennials. The brand is the ‘Trivial Pursuit’ of wine with packaging that showcases 60 questions and answers about wine from around the world. For full article, click here
The 9 Attributes of Highly Successful Spirits Brands
David Schuemann, Owner & Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the 9 attributes of highly successful spirits brands including: consumer knowledge, differentiated/unique and goal oriented. For the full article, click here.
Industry Roundtable: Creating an Image with an Identity
David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design sits down with Lance Cutler from Wine Business Monthly and other industry designers to discuss the image and identity for wineries. To read the article click here
Industry Roundtable: Creating an Image with an Identity
David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses in industry roundtable how he works with wineries to successfully bring ideas and stories from concept to completion. For full article, click here
Shedding Light on Dark Labels
David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses with Wines & Vines the latest trend of black or deep-colored labels. “Black labels were once assumed to be recessive and ominous, but today black is one of the hottest new colors in alcohol packaging.” For full article, click here
Trends in Label Design – Communicating Your Brand Image
David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses with Wine Business Monthly the latest trends in wine label design. “Millennials are attracted to less conservative brands. Instead they enjoy seeking out non-traditional producers, wines and real people with real stories—not brands that were fabricated. Non-traditional packaging is often one of the best ways to signal such things at the point of purchase. These brands must support their packaging with great stories that are real and that are shared through the website, social media and all touch points of the brand.” Download full news article
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The DOs and DON’Ts of Label Hierarchy of Alcohol Beverage Branding
David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the importance of proper label hierarchy and why when consumers are choosing a spirit from the shelf or from a bar or restaurant they are influenced both by analytical and aesthetic cues provided by the packaging and its hierarchy. For full article, click here
David Schuemann to Speak at Wines & Vines Packaging Conference With Market Research Firm Nielsen
Join David Schuemann and a variety of industry experts and presenters August 17, 2016 at the at Lincoln Theater in Yountville, CA. Market research firm Nielsen and David Schuemann of CF Napa will present industry best practices for improving package design processes and developing designs that perform well with consumers. For conference details, click here.
Fiddlehead Cellars Debuts New Labels Celebrating Vineyard History and Success
After 27 years of growing and producing award-winning Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from Santa Barbara County and the Willamette Valley, Fiddlehead Cellars today unveiled a new, unifying image that speaks to the quality of its wines. The label redesign by CF Napa Brand Design comes with great anticipation from this legacy producer just ahead of the “Drink 728 Party,” Fiddlehead’s biggest event of the year on July 28, 2016. For full article, click here
Establishing A Marketing Plan & Budget For Your Spirits Brand
David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the 7 essential components of your marketing plan and the 3 areas of marketing you should consider budgeting for in order to accomplish your goals. For full article, click here
What’s in a Word? The Current Value of “Craft”
David Schuemann, Owner and Creative Principal of CF Napa Brand Design discusses the value of the “Craft” on packaging and marketing for spirits, beer and cider with Chris Lozier, Assistant Editor at Artisan Spirit Magazine. The article explores the value of the craft as a distinguishing attribute in this rapidly expanding space and Schuemann weighs in on what he is seeing in the current marketplace and the uncertain future of the definition of “Craft.” For full article, click here
David Schuemann to Speak at 3rd Annual Craft Beverage Expo
Join David Schuemann and a variety of industry experts and presenters May 18-20 at the Oakland Convention Center for this must-attend event. On Friday, May 20th, David Schuemann will be hosting a 30 minute in-planning workshop session on branding and marketing from 11:00-11:30am, followed by a 30 minute breakout session for Q & A. For event details click here. For $25 off registration, enter discount code "cfnapa".
CF Napa Sponsors 3rd Annual Craft Beverage Expo
CF Napa is a proud to announce its sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Craft Beverage Expo! The Craft Beverage Education Association (CBEA) is a 100% educational association focusing on helping their members from the wine, beer, spirits, cider, mead industries and their "in-planning" counterparts to navigate the business of craft beverage. The CBEA is dedicated to creating content to help their members with sales and marketing, business development, regulatory and distribution issues that often hinder a small craft producer.
David Schuemann Joins Wines & Vines Pack Advisory Board
David Schuemann has joined the Wines & Vines Packaging Conference Advisory Board as it prepares for its 3rd annual conference. David, along with other industry leaders, will be advising on the event program, session topics, speakers, and more to make this year's conference the most successful yet. Wines & Vines Pack will be held at the Lincoln Theater in Yountville, CA on August 17th. For event details, click here.
The Pros & Cons of Custom Glass in Spirits Branding
In today’s competitive marketplace craft spirits packaging has to work hard on the retail shelf and the back bar to attract consumer attention. Custom bottles are a powerful way to achieve this end, especially when finished with complementary packaging components. For full article, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors & David Schuemann Speaks at ADI San Diego Conference
CF Napa is a proud sponsor of this year's American Distilling Institute's annual conference in San Diego, CA. Join David Schuemann and the CF Napa team at the ADI Conference & Expo at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego, CA. David will be presenting on the 80/20 Rule - Why Consumers Purchase Package Over Product on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30pm For conference details, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors 2nd Annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium
CF Napa is proud to announce their sponsorship of the second annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium. As a member of the Advisory Board, David Schuemann is proud to support The Women of the Vine Alliance (WomenOfTheVine.com), which empowers and equips women worldwide to advance their careers in the alcohol beverage industry, announced today the keynote speakers and moderators for its second annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium, April 4-6, 2016 at the Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa. The symposium’s powerhouse lineup of keynote speakers so far includes Vice President of Marketing, E&J Gallo Winery, Stephanie Gallo; President & CEO, Krug, Maggie Henriquez; and Founder of South Africa’s House of Mandela Wines, Dr. Maki Mandela. Additionally, moderators scheduled for panels so far include Wine Critic for the New York Times, Eric Asimov; Executive Editor, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Susan Kostrzewa; and Founder and Motivator in Chief, Force Brands (FoodForce, BevForce), Josh Wand.
Women of the Vine Global Symposium
April 4-6, 2016
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Eye Catching Label Design
When it comes to the retail game, there’s no denying your label is what consumers notice first. So how does one stand out from the crowd? For full article, click here.
CF Napa Sponsors & David Schuemann Speaks at 3rd Annual ACSA Conference
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) held its 2nd annual convention and trade show in Chicago, IL, March 2-3. CF Napa was a proud sponsor of the event and designed the organization's new ACSA logo. David Schuemann lead a session called Game Changer: Emerging Trends and How Millennials are Changing the Game for Craft Spirits Branding Millennials consume products and media differently than any other generation before them. He will discuss why you should care about this group of consumers who represents 1.87 Trillion in total spending power and why they represent the largest growth segment of the spirits market now and into the future. A look at how they spend their money on alcohol, what’s hot and what’s not and why big brands should be worried. For event information, click here.
CF Napa’s Sonoma Brothers Packaging Featured on Blog
CF Napa’s wine packaging and logo for Sonoma Brothers Distilling was featured on one of the leading packaging design blogs on the internet. Packaging of the World aims to inspire designers from all around the world by publishing some of the most interesting and creative projects from large global agencies to students. To see our work on the blog, click here
CF Napa Sponsors & David Schuemann Speaks at 2nd Annual ACSA Convention
Event: American Craft Spirits Association Distillers Convention & Vendor Trade Show. March 2-3, Palmer House Hilton Hotel, Chicago IL. Topic: The Whole Package For event details, click here.
St. Mayhem Featured on Paperspecs.com
Inspired by the craft beer and spirits movement, Art+Farm Wine’s new wine brand, St. Mayhem, leverages unusual aging techniques never before used in the traditional wine category: white wines aged on ingredients like peach and ginger, and a red wine aged on coffee and jalapeno peppers. The creative team at CF Napa Brand Design wanted the packaging design for this unique wine brand to be as distinct as the wines themselves, while emphasizing the fact that they were still a serious choice for refined wine drinkers. For more information click here.
David Schuemann Speaking at USBevX 2016
The inaugural USBevX will gather producers, thought leaders and policymakers from the beer/spirits/cider/wine categories to establish a cross industry dialogue that will chart a course for success in the "new normal" of this rapidly evolving business. Don't miss David's workshop "Consumers Drink With Their Eyes" on Thursday morning at 9:00am. For more information and event details click here.
David Schuemann Speaking at 2016 WestPack Conference
Event: WestPack - Packaging Design that Sells Conference. February 9-11, 2016. Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA Topic: The Ultimate Balancing Act - Preserving Your Original Brand Story While Evolving With Your Customers. For event details, click here.
