Avling is a true east-end Toronto gem. A brewery deeply connected to its natural environment, with a rooftop farm and a philosophy rooted in sustainability. When they made the move to tall cans, we saw an opportunity to evolve the packaging and better reflect that connection.
Our team led a full brand and packaging redesign, introducing a more organic, storytelling-driven system that celebrates the local ecosystem. We highlighted wildlife familiar to Ontarians — raccoons, coyotes, owls, even the humble garden snake — creatures that, like Avling itself, are part of the city’s living landscape.
The response to the redesign was emphatic — the brewery started selling 150-200 cases a week, and during the recent historic playoffs run, fan pics were everywhere.
Creative Direction for the new tall cans at Avling. A restaurant & brewery concept driven by a love for nature & the city it lives in.
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Client: Avling Brewery
Photography by Lucas Minardi
Design by Stevie Driscoll
Produced at The Fifteen Group