Lands of Origin

To create a meaningful brand experience for Lands of Origin, we first had to understand the story behind it. By translating Chef Meeraf Mamo's values, cultural heritage, and spirit of abundance into a rich visual language, we crafted a brand that captures the warmth, aroma, and flavor of her cuisine—allowing people to experience it long before the first bottle is opened.

Problem

Chef Meeraf Mamo’s Lands of Origin was deeply loved throughout the Pacific Northwest, but the brand needed a scalable identity to support national growth. The challenge was to translate the warmth and cultural richness of Ethiopian cuisine into a system that could live confidently on retail shelves while remaining true to the founder’s story.

Solution

We created a distinctive visual identity and design system rooted in Ethiopian culture and Chef Meeraf’s personal narrative. Through packaging, marketing assets, and storytelling-driven design, we helped Lands of Origin introduce its products to a broader audience with authenticity and global appeal.

More from the campaign

Brand Identity
Defined a vibrant visual identity that blends Ethiopian cultural elements with Chef Meeraf Mamo’s personal story.

Packaging Design
Designed a packaging system that captures the richness, artistry, and sensory experience of the products, helping customers connect with the brand before the first taste.

Marketing Toolkit
Created supporting marketing assets and digital styling to introduce the brand to new audiences.

Launch & Partnership Materials
Developed launch materials, recipe booklets, and partnership assets that invited new audiences into the culture, traditions, and experiences that inspired the brand.

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Results

Gryphon Design Strategy created a cohesive brand identity, logo system, and packaging experience that transformed cultural storytelling into a distinctive consumer brand.

“I’m crying! How did you do that?!”
Chef Meeraf Mamo, Founder, Lands of Origin

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