Dark Horse X Rivyl
Driven to be great, Dark Horse Coffee Company was looking to create a well-roasted, robust coffee for hardworking blue collar workers in the USA. The American underdogs, the dark horses.
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A dark, gritty and refined look was the driving force for Dark Horse. The chess piece signals conquering your challenges for the 4am blue collar worker doing red-eye shifts.
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This is a brand that encapsulates the robust flavor and raw power of caffeine. The blocky packaging and textural backgrounds showcase this strong theme.
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The colours of Dark Horse relate to the earthy, raw, gritty, masculine flavour of the brand with the punch of red to draw the eye.
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