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FAMOUS cider: eat the fruit to the end
FAMOUS cider: eat the fruit to the end
Depot WPF branding agency created a new brand of cider for "Alliance" company. Famous pieces of fine art, minimalism and a portion of irony is the formula of this project.

08.12.2016

ONLYWINE: wine with speaking package label
ONLYWINE: wine with speaking package label
Depot WPF branding agency together with Alliance company presented new Russian wine brand ONLYWINE — the brand for those who wants just wine, pure and simple.

23.11.2016

Myths and Reality: Сhinese branding through the eyes of a European
Myths and Reality: Сhinese branding through the eyes of a European
Depot WPF managing partner and European Packaging Design Association board member Anna Lukanina has just returned from Taiwan. Under the impression of Asia and communication with foreign colleagues Anna shares the experience of the epda congress 2016. Check her personal memos.

01.11.2016

WCF Istanbul: Ekaterina Lavrova on Depot WPF's instruments and lifehacks
WCF Istanbul: Ekaterina Lavrova on Depot WPF's instruments and lifehacks
World Communication Forum regional session is taking place in Istanbul on November, 3-4. It's main theme sounds as "Crises VS Chances: Country, Company, Personal Reputation". Depot WPF's PR director Ekaterina Lavrova is invited to the forum as a speaker. She is participating in the session dedicated to convertible instruments for corporate reputation.

31.10.2016

Europe VS Asia: epda compares differing approaches to branding
Europe VS Asia: epda compares differing approaches to branding
European packaging design association (epda) has decided to cross European borders and invites designers from all over the world to attend its 2-day conference in Taipei on 27/28 October 2016. Depot WPF managing partner, presenting GLBA in Russia, and epda board member Anna Lukanina joined the meeting. Follow its developments through her live report.

26.10.2016

With warm regards from NORTH-WEST
With warm regards from NORTH-WEST
Depot WPF branding agency together with St. Petersburg meat-preserving factory presented new brand NORTH-WEST. A new emotional meet brand with design beyond categories is oriented on Russian North-West market.

07.10.2016

Moscow identity by Depot WPF was tried out at the City day 2016
Moscow identity by Depot WPF was tried out at the City day 2016
This year the Government of Moscow shared the Russian capital identity by Depot WPF on the City Day 2016. Our teem сreated the Moscow visual style as a part of GLBA meeting identity for the GLBA Design Conference held last September.

03.10.2016

Find Depot WPF in the video for Robbie Williams’ new single
Find Depot WPF in the video for Robbie Williams’ new single
Robbie Williams desides ‘To Party Like a Russian’! The british singer has released the music video for the new song. The video sees Williams play a Russian oligarch at his mansion, surrounded by a troupe of female dancers and... a package of buckwheat ‘Uvelka’ by Depot WPF!

03.10.2016

INVITRO: modern medicine with a human face
INVITRO: modern medicine with a human face
Depot WPF branding agency developed the brand INVITRO and created the new visual style for the largest privat medecine company in Russia. The new identity reflects the main features of the company: its leadership position and a special medical ethitcs.

28.09.2016

Ad Black Sea: Depot WPF debuted at    creative festival in Georgia
Ad Black Sea: Depot WPF debuted at creative festival in Georgia
Ad Black Sea became a new meeting place for inspiration and new knowledge for professionals in advertising and communications. Last year the festival has a gorgeous debut in Georgia. This year we decided not to miss the opportunity to take part in it. Check Depot WPF’s results!

26.09.2016

The Dieline: Jia Jia concept by Depot WPF
The Dieline: Jia Jia concept by Depot WPF
The Dieline published the new concept by Depot WPF — the mix of traditional Chinese culture and modern technology in one package of soy sauce Jia Jia.

09.09.2016

Depot WPF discovers South America
Depot WPF discovers South America
This summer Brazil is in the limelight in connection with the Olympic Games. But this is not the only key international event. At the begining of September Brazil will have a global branding conference, promoted by the Global Local Branding Alliance (GLBA), which is formed by strategic branding companies focused on eliciting consumer’s emotional reactions throughout the world.

01.09.2016

Zoom Room: Jia Jia soy sauce’s concept
Zoom Room: Jia Jia soy sauce’s concept
The mix of traditional Chinese culture and modern technology in one package of soy sauce? Why not!

29.08.2016

What The Pack: Berndt+Partner, Germany — exclusive
What The Pack: Berndt+Partner, Germany — exclusive
Together with Depot WPF branding agency’s team we continue to publish exclusive interviews with directors of companies that form GLBA — Global Local Branding Alliance. You’ve already got acquainted with companies from China, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil, USA and now Germany.

25.08.2016

Depot WPF will participate in the creation of Russian tourist brand
Depot WPF will participate in the creation of Russian tourist brand
This December Russia will get a tourist brand. Depot WPF branding agency’s experts will take active part in its development. Russia’s nation branding project was initiated by Federal Tourism Agency in collaboration with the Association of Branding Companies in Russia (ABCR).

24.08.2016

Alexandr Voronkov is our new art director
Alexandr Voronkov is our new art director
Our ex-designer Alexandr Voronkov is appointed as the art director of the corporate identity department of the agency. Congratulations!

23.08.2016

The Dieline: KFC re-design in Russia
The Dieline: KFC re-design in Russia
The Dieline published KFC Russia rebranding by Depot WPF.The corporate identity and the brand communication concept have been changed by our team.

17.08.2016

Designer from South Africa in Russia? Yes!
Designer from South Africa in Russia? Yes!
The senior designer of Stratcom (GLBA agency in Johannesburg) Carina Hartman is currently working in Depot WPF. Carina has become a part of our team in terms of GLBA's international exchange program for strategists, designers and managers.

17.08.2016

Warm feelings with "Expanses of Motherland"
Warm feelings with "Expanses of Motherland"
"Expanses of Motherland" chocolates package has been re-designed by Depot WPF branding agency in terms of "Russia – Generous Spirit" brand redesign for Nestle Russia.

17.08.2016

Red Dot 2016: 4/4
Red Dot 2016: 4/4
The international jury of one of the most important design awards of the world — Red Dot — appreciates the works of Depot WPF branding agency for a number of years. But in 2016 we got coveted "red dots" in Communication Design category for all our projects that  we had submitted to the contest.

15.08.2016

KFC Russia rebranding: global, legendary and modern
KFC Russia rebranding: global, legendary and modern
Yum! Brands Russia and Depot WPF rebranded the KFC legendary fast food restaurant chain in Russia. The corporate identity and the brand communication concept have been changed by our team.

12.08.2016

PEC company’s rebranding: everything about the new image of the main Russian cargo transportation company
PEC company’s rebranding: everything about the new image of the main Russian cargo transportation company
PEC company is one of the largest Russian transportation companies that continues the process of re-branding: its own vechicle fleet for delivery of goods has been decorated in a new style, a repair in the office and warehouse complexes in 120 cities of Russia and Kazakhstan has already begun. The new positioning and corporate identity was developed by Depot WPF branding agency.

10.08.2016

What The Pack: Ceradini Brand Design, USA — exclusive
What The Pack: Ceradini Brand Design, USA — exclusive
Together with Depot WPF branding agency’s team we continue to publish exclusive interviews with directors of companies that form GLBA — Global Local Branding Alliance. You’ve already got acquainted with companies from China, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil, and now USA, represented by David Ceradini, the founder and an irremovable creative director of Ceradini Brand Design agency, joins the project.

14.07.2016

The Dieline: KARAT Cottage
The Dieline: KARAT Cottage
KARAT, a Moscow-based cheese factory, has been undergoing a complex rebranding, and KARAT Cottage is their latest endeavor. The Dieline published the new dairy brand includes items such as cottage cheese, sour cream, and butter. Depot WPF designed this third line, creating something modern and fun.

12.07.2016

Zoom Room: TONE. wine brand & packaging design
Zoom Room: TONE. wine brand & packaging design
Is it possible to express the wine character and taste using only geometrical figures and shadows? Our designer has tried.

12.07.2016

48 COPECKS ice-cream redesign: light, modern and stylish
48 COPECKS ice-cream redesign: light, modern and stylish
Nestle Russia and Depot WPF branding agency presents a new 48 COPECKS ice-cream packaging design.

07.07.2016

KARAT Cottage: tasty and natural a la homemade
KARAT Cottage: tasty and natural a la homemade
Moscow factory of processed cheese KARAT and Depot WPF branding agency presented new dairy brand KARAT Сottage. It's the third bold project within the complex company rebranding project.

05.07.2016

Оnline shop logistics: easy solution
Оnline shop logistics: easy solution
PEC company is one of the largest Russian transportation companies that offers specialized service for online shop logistics called Easy Way. The new service brand — from strategy and naming to corporate identity — was created by Depot WPF branding agency.

30.06.2016

What The Pack: A10, Brazil — exclusive
What The Pack: A10, Brazil — exclusive
Together with Depot WPF branding agency’s team we continue to publish exclusive interviews with directors of companies that form GLBA commonwealth — Global Local Branding Alliance. You’ve already got acquainted with companies from China, South Africa and Turkey, and now Brazil, represented by Margot Doi Takeda, the founder and creative director of A10 creative agency, joins the project.

17.06.2016

Depot WPF and KARAT got Silver Prize at The Dieline Awards
Depot WPF and KARAT got Silver Prize at The Dieline Awards
The Dieline Awards organizers announced the winners and trends of The Dieline Awards 2016. This year the jury recognized 77 winners across 12 categories. And KARAT packaging design by Depot WPF is among them.

20.05.2016

EDA: awards, lectures and Viennese coffee
EDA: awards, lectures and Viennese coffee
Last weekend Depot WPF art-director Tatiana Mikolaevskaya was on a European Design Awards & Conference. She traveled to Vienne to get our awards (Depot WPF has received from the jury gold and two silver) and impressions.

19.05.2016

What The Pack: Orhan Irmak Tasarim, Turkey — exclusive
What The Pack: Orhan Irmak Tasarim, Turkey — exclusive
Together with the Depot WPF branding agency we continue to publish a series of exclusive interviews with directors of branding companies from GLBA — Global Local Branding Alliance. Seven professionals from seven countries will tell about national market particularities, about what works and what doesn’t work in local branding and about the qualities which a designer who’s willing to work in a foreign country must possess.

18.05.2016

The Dieline: packaging design for a new product range of Bostik company
The Dieline: packaging design for a new product range of Bostik company
The Dieline published the packaging design for a new product range of Bostik company, one of the world's leaders in adhesive materials production. The redesign of a new range of wallpaper paste in low-price segment was created by Depot WPF.

12.05.2016

Depot WPF is THE ONE SHOW winner
Depot WPF is THE ONE SHOW winner
This year our agency has participated in the prestigious international award THE ONE SHOW for the first time. The debut was successful: we were awarded Merit Award for Shopping List package design.

12.05.2016

FoodBev Media: What a the judges looking for?
FoodBev Media: What a the judges looking for?
FoodBev Media that offers all you need to know about food and drink innovation and trends around the world asked Depot WPF managing partner Anna Lukanina to tell about her expectations being a part of jury of the World Dairy Innovation Awards.

27.04.2016

LEX wallpaper paste by Bostik
LEX wallpaper paste by Bostik
Depot WPF developed packaging design for a new product range of Bostik company, one of the world's leaders in adhesive materials production.

27.04.2016

Alexey Andreev was elected ACAR Vice-President
Alexey Andreev was elected ACAR Vice-President
Moscow hosted the annual report-re-election conference of the Association of Communication Agencies of Russia (ACAR) on April 19. Following the meeting, Depot WPF managing partner Alexey Andreev was elected Vice-President of the association.

20.04.2016

"White Square": what did we bring from Minsk?
"White Square": what did we bring from Minsk?
The International Festival of Advertising and Marketing "White Square" has taken place in Minsk this Saturday. Depot WPF projects received one "Gold" and two "Silver" awards. Our art-director Vera Zvereva shared details of participation in the festival judging panel and impressions of the festival as a whole.

18.04.2016

What the Pack: STRATCOM, South Africa — exclusive
What the Pack: STRATCOM, South Africa — exclusive
Together with the Depot WPF branding agency we continue to publish a series of exclusive interviews with directors of branding companies from GLBA — Global Local Branding Alliance. After the interview from China we would like to introduce South Africa and it’s representative — Gail Macleod, chief&founder of STRATCOM branding agency.

14.04.2016

Magazine Quotidien: Violette cream cheese
Magazine Quotidien: Violette cream cheese
A french edition "Magazine Quotidien" that specialized on art&design published the redesign of Violette cream cheese created by Depot WPF branding agency.

14.04.2016

The Dieline: the redesign of Violette cream cheese
The Dieline: the redesign of Violette cream cheese
The Dieline published the redesign of Violette cream cheese created by Depot WPF. It is the second bold project within the rebranding of Moscow factory of processed cheese KARAT.

13.04.2016

Russian creativity ranking got new identity
Russian creativity ranking got new identity
Depot WPF developed the brand identity for national creativity ranking, which helps clients understant who is who among advertising, branding and marketing agencies.

13.04.2016

FRP: governmental support without complications and officialism
FRP: governmental support without complications and officialism
Depot WPF branding agency developed the brand for the Industry Development Fund (FRP) that was created by the Trade and Industry Ministry for financing import-subsituting projects in industry and technology. FRP became one of the first governmental institutions with bright and friendly identity.

07.04.2016

Good mood = Violette cream cheese
Good mood = Violette cream cheese
Moscow factory of processed cheese KARAT and Depot WPF branding agency have presented the second bold project within the rebranding of the company — the redesign of Violette cream cheese.

05.04.2016

The Dieline: Shopping list in Top-10 packaging projects of the last week
The Dieline: Shopping list in Top-10 packaging projects of the last week
The Dieline published Top-10 Packaging Projects & Articles of the last week. Shopping list by Depot WPF is in front position of this list.

29.03.2016

Vera Zvereva — how branding influences sales
Vera Zvereva — how branding influences sales
"It’s all about branding effects on sales: not just pretty pictures" — the lecture of Depot WPF art director Vera Zvereva prepared for the Minsk advertising and marketing festival WHITE SQUARE. The festival will take place in Minsk on April 14-16.

29.03.2016

Anna Lukanina is to estimate world's most innovative dairy brands
Anna Lukanina is to estimate world's most innovative dairy brands
Depot WPF managing partner Anna Lukanina was invited to join the judging panel for the World Dairy Innovation Awards 2016. With leading experts and specialists from the United States, Russia, Britain, Italy and China she will choose the best dairy brands.

23.03.2016

The Dieline: Shopping list by Depot WPF
The Dieline: Shopping list by Depot WPF
The Dieline published Shopping list created by Depot WPF. The project bases on the simplest and the most iconic metaphor of shopping — a shopping list.

21.03.2016

GLBA at China Food and Drinks Fair: live from China
GLBA at China Food and Drinks Fair: live from China
These days the meeting of GLBA international branding alliance is being held in Chinese city of Chengdu. Yesterday we arranged the first conference on branding in China. Now we share the details.

21.03.2016

Depot WPF in EPDA experts on "COSMETICS"
Depot WPF in EPDA experts on "COSMETICS"
In new edition of epda series "Experts on" we take a look at COSMETICS, which is an important product in the portfolio of epda members. Children’s care brand Papa Care developed by Depot WPF attracted editors attention.

14.03.2016

Depot WPF in designer book 'Take Me Away Please'
Depot WPF in designer book 'Take Me Away Please'
Depot WPF work was published  in the designer book 'Take Me Away Please' that focuses on international packaging design, combined with the eastern and western design aesthetic, showed the design style of fun, fresh, gorgeous, simple and so on, leading you to perceive the beauty, to appreciate beauty and create beauty.

14.03.2016

"Absolute Insurance": the new name and image of IIC Euro-Policy
"Absolute Insurance": the new name and image of IIC Euro-Policy
IIC Euro-Policy in the Absolut investment group underwent rebranding and changed its name. The project was implemented by the team of Depot WPF branding agency.

14.03.2016

Depot WPF work in the ADCE Annuals 2015
Depot WPF work in the ADCE Annuals 2015
The Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE) releases the 24th edition of the Annual of Annuals, celebrating the best advertising & design from 2015. In total, 431 works from 21 countries showcased in the Annual of Annuals, including all gold & silver awarded work from Europe’s top local competitions. Depot WPF work was published in Corporate Brand Identity nomination.

03.03.2016

Depot WPF is invited to judge EFFIE AWARDS
Depot WPF is invited to judge EFFIE AWARDS
The agency managing partners Alexey Andreev and Anna Lukanina will be among experts determining the best Russian advertising and marketing communication cases.

03.03.2016

Spring comes with a new "Comme il faut" series!
Spring comes with a new "Comme il faut" series!
Nestlé Russia has presented a new limited edition of "Comme il faut" chocolates, the package for which had been traditionally developed by Depot WPF.

02.03.2016

Dairy Culture and art
Dairy Culture and art
Evgeniy Chernyshev was totaly inspired by Dairy Culture brand developed by Depot WPF and desided to create a whole series of paintings dedicated to the new brand. Basing on masterpieces of Pablo Picasso, Van Gogh and others he offered to have a look at works of these famous artists from a modern angle by adding only one extra element...

26.02.2016

GLBA is arranging a conference on branding at the world's biggest product exhibit
GLBA is arranging a conference on branding at the world's biggest product exhibit
On 20 March the GLBA international branding alliance, which is represented in Russia by Depot WPF, will be arranging a large-scale event as a part of China Food and Drinks Fair. Managing partner of Depot WPF Anna Lukanina is among the key speakers.

24.02.2016

Anna Lukanina represents Russia in PENTAWARDS 2016 jury
Anna Lukanina represents Russia in PENTAWARDS 2016 jury
PENTAWARDS has announced the members of the international jury in 2016. Our managing partner Anna Lukanina is among them for the second time in a row. Together with her colleagues from 10 countries she will judge the works applying for the competition.

11.02.2016

"Butcher’s warranty": brand you can trust
"Butcher’s warranty": brand you can trust
Agroholding RUSAGRO and Depot WPF branding agency presented the new meat product brand "Butcher’s warranty" opens a new direction in Russian meat market.

08.02.2016

ivi.ru online cinema new image
ivi.ru online cinema new image
Depot WPF completed a large-scale branding project for ivi.ru online video streaming service, The company is Russian leader among legal online film distribution platforms with millions of monthly visitors.

05.02.2016

"Princess" baby cosmetics: like my mother has, only better!
"Princess" baby cosmetics: like my mother has, only better!
Depot WPF branding agency has updated "Princess" brand — one of the leading brands of baby cosmetics on Russian market and a key brand in the portfolio of the Company Clover holding.

02.02.2016

Depot WPF in Feel Desain News Digest
Depot WPF in Feel Desain News Digest
Feel Desain is an online magazine, updated daily with the coolest news. The latest news-digest includes a project of Russian branding agency. Depot WPF oversaw the rebranding of processed soft cheese brand Karat in 2015. Let's have a look!

20.01.2016

Marketing, branding and packaging design at FUTURE FORUM UPAKOVKA / UPAK ITALIA 2016
Marketing, branding and packaging design at FUTURE FORUM UPAKOVKA / UPAK ITALIA 2016
Depot WPF branding agency and the Russian Branding Consultancies Association (RBCA) organize the seminar program for marketing, branding and packaging design — UPAKOVKA / UPAK ITALIA 2016. Depot WPF managing partner Anna Lukanina is the keynote speaker and the moderator of the session.

18.01.2016

Long Sheng Pharma: an international perspective on Asia
Long Sheng Pharma: an international perspective on Asia
Branding agency Depot WPF rebranded international pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hong Kong.

14.01.2016

Depot WPF in The Dieline ROY G. BIV
Depot WPF in The Dieline ROY G. BIV
Yellow is the lightest and brightest color on the Basic Color Wheel. Usually associated with positivity and hope, the color yellow can be found not only in nature but used in media such as Sponge Bob or Tour de France winner’s jersey. This week The Dieline suggests our looking at some of the latest branding and packaging designs with this very color.

08.01.2016