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Plated — Culinary brand refined with taste and simplicity

Food & Lifestyle
Plated partnered with 5sum to reimagine its identity as a modern culinary brand. The ambition was to create a brand world that communicates refined taste and effortless simplicity, positioning Plated as a standout in the competitive food and lifestyle market.
Services
  • Brand Strategy & Visual Identity
  • Packaging & Experience Design
  • Campaign & Storytelling
  • E-commerce & Digital Platform Design
Department
Campaign
Project information

Food branding often swings between two extremes: overly rustic and artisanal, or hyper-commercial and generic. Neither direction reflects the needs of today’s consumers, who are increasingly drawn to brands that feel clean, authentic, and elevated.

 

Plated’s opportunity was to embody simplicity as sophistication. We crafted a design system built on elegant minimalism: balanced typography, subtle palettes, and photography that captures both refinement and warmth. The brand voice was tailored to communicate clarity and confidence, ensuring Plated feels premium yet approachable.

 

From packaging and digital interfaces to campaign storytelling, every element was designed to reflect a crafted lifestyle brand — one that resonates with everyday households while carrying the polish of a high-end culinary experience.

Results in numbers

75%

Increase in returning customers within three months of rebrand.

50%

Growth in new customer sign-ups during the first quarter.

Boost in social engagement through culinary storytelling campaigns.

40%

Reduction in bounce rate across digital touchpoints.

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Client quote
“5sum captured the essence of our brand — refined, honest, and beautifully simple. They turned our culinary vision into something timeless.”
— Founder, Plated
Key moments

Launch of a refined, minimalist identity system

Packaging design that balances simplicity with elegance

Campaigns that turned culinary moments into lifestyle statements

E-commerce experience redesigned for clarity and ease

Positioning Plated as a premium yet accessible food brand

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