For the Alvi's Drift Signature Selection campaign, I was tasked with creating campaign visuals that attracted a new younger audience, and solved it through strategic design by making use of design fundamentals.

For the Alvi's Drift Signature Selection campaign, I was tasked with creating campaign visuals that attracted a new younger audience, and solved it through strategic design by making use of design fundamentals.

The Thinking Behind The Design

The challenge was making Signature Selection stand out as the go-to wine for a younger audience, without losing authenticity. The solution was a bold, no-nonsense campaign that used playful messaging, vibrant visuals, and a fresh tone to create a brand moment that felt fun, accessible, and relevant.

The design needed to attract younger, spontaneous wine drinkers while also appealing to everyday at-home consumers looking for quality at a lower price point. By shifting the messaging to “no BS” honesty, curiosity, and trend-driven visuals, the campaign built trust and connection with an audience that values experiences over pretension.

To energize the look and feel, I introduced bright color contrasts, bold typography, and authentic lifestyle imagery that conveyed optimism, spontaneity, and joy. The system was designed to be versatile across social, digital, and print rollouts, making Signature Selection a memorable, modern entry point into the Alvi’s Drift portfolio.

Michael Carter profile with a dynamic light
Michael Carter profile with a dynamic light
Michael Carter profile with a dynamic light
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter profile with a dynamic light
Michael Carter profile with a dynamic light
Michael Carter profile with a dynamic light
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background

My Process

Reserach + Mindmap + Brainstorm

Who is this for?

1

What are competitors doing?

Where has it been done before?

2

How to align visually with keywords?

Make sure every design decision is doen intentionally

3

Trial and error BTS

Throw ideas against the wall and see what sticks

4

Choose strongest idea & fine tune

Perfectionism is only allowed in this step

5

Reserach + Mindmap + Brainstorm

Who is this for?

1

What are competitors doing?

Where has it been done before?

2

How to align visually with keywords?

Make sure every design decision is doen intentionally

3

Trial and error BTS

Throw ideas against the wall and see what sticks

4

Choose strongest idea & fine tune

Perfectionism is only allowed in this step

5

Reserach + Mindmap + Brainstorm

Who is this for?

1

What are competitors doing?

Where has it been done before?

2

How to align visually with keywords?

Make sure every design decision is doen intentionally

3

Trial and error BTS

Throw ideas against the wall and see what sticks

4

Choose strongest idea & fine tune

Perfectionism is only allowed in this step

5

Tools Used

Figma Logo

Figma

My main tool used to design & brainstorm

Framer Logo

Midjourney AI

Created imagery featured in main key art

Lemon Squeezy Logo

Clickup

Used for project management

Slack Logo

Slack

Communication tool between team for smooth roll out of assets

Figma Logo

Figma

My main tool used to design & brainstorm

Framer Logo

Midjourney AI

Created imagery featured in main key art

Lemon Squeezy Logo

Clickup

Used for project management

Slack Logo

Slack

Communication tool between team for smooth roll out of assets

Figma Logo

Figma

My main tool used to design & brainstorm

Framer Logo

Midjourney AI

Created imagery featured in main key art

Lemon Squeezy Logo

Clickup

Used for project management

Slack Logo

Slack

Communication tool between team for smooth roll out of assets

FAQs

Addressing questions you might have about my process and design choices

I'm here to clarify

What was the main challenge in this project?

Positioning Signature Selection as the go-to affordable wine for a younger audience while staying true to the brand’s authenticity and quality.

Who was the target audience?

How did you connect with this younger audience?

How did you ensure versatility across mediums?

Who gets credit for what in this campaign?

I'm here to clarify

What was the main challenge in this project?

Positioning Signature Selection as the go-to affordable wine for a younger audience while staying true to the brand’s authenticity and quality.

Who was the target audience?

How did you connect with this younger audience?

How did you ensure versatility across mediums?

Who gets credit for what in this campaign?

I'm here to clarify

What was the main challenge in this project?

Positioning Signature Selection as the go-to affordable wine for a younger audience while staying true to the brand’s authenticity and quality.

Who was the target audience?

How did you connect with this younger audience?

How did you ensure versatility across mediums?

Who gets credit for what in this campaign?

Jess van der Merwe