Matheson Food Company

Flavor by the big dog.

Pantry Staples by Chef Matty Matheson

The Context

Matty Matheson is a chef, New York Times bestselling author, and Emmy-winning executive producer of The Bear. He sought to create a new brand of pantry staples for the everyman that felt like it had always been in your cupboard.

The Insight

Food that says what it is. Anti-trend. Design research tapped into the vernacular of American convenience foods of the 30s—think early Heinz and Kraft—to create a new, straightforward language with a nostalgic and familiar expression.

The Big Idea & Success

Matheson Food Company is a brand modelled after the man—punchy, bold, and slightly anachronistic—but transcendent of the persona. MFC visually dominated shelves and earned over 1 million organic impressions at launch.

Stack of 5 boxes of Matheson Food Company mac and cheese on a red background.

“The impact was huge. their work is the first thing a consumer sees and feels.”

Lisa KanamotoCEO

Livrables

  • Strategic Positioning
  • Packaging Architecture
  • Visual Identity System
  • Packaging Design System
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Design
  • Brand Photography
  • Packaging Production

Presse

“Matty Matheson's new food brand is unapologetically nostalgic.” Fast Company

“Matty Matheson's new branding goes back to basics.” Creative Review

“Matty Matheson’s new packaging is not retro, it’s 1930s can core.” It’s Nice That

Prix

D&AD, Graphite Pencil, New Brand Identity
D&AD, Graphite Pencil, Packaging Design
ADC New York, Bronze Cube
Dieline, 1st Place, Bread, Cereals, Pasta
ADCC, Silver, Brand Identity
ADCC, Silver, Packaging Design

Équipe

Design Director: Justin Lortie
Creative Director: Sarah Di Domenico
Design, Brand & Sauces: Dylan Bourdeau, Ariane Leblanc, Noe St-Onge
Design, Mac & Cheese: Leo Maubert, Guillaume Lavallee
Production: Étienne Angot
Project Lead: Shanel Lessard
Case Study: Elodie Trudel, Matther Boyd

Collaborateurs

Photographer (On-Figure): Aaron Wynia
Photographer (Off-Figure): Michael Kazimierczuk
Prop Stylist (Off-Figure): Jess Anderson

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