A hazy afternoon. A breezy ride. A pint before the thunder breaks.
Inspired by the zesty citrus aroma of Centennial hops, orange wheels race beneath a teal sky. Calm Before the Storm- perfect for hot days, moody evenings, and well-earned moments before the rain hits.
Collaborator
Ampersand Brewery, Diss
Duration
Jan - Feb 2026
Area
Packaging & animation
All Year 3 Graphic students were invited to enter a limited-edition brew design competition for Ampersand Brewery. The project evolved into simple line drawings that convey well-observed feelings of a summer’s afternoon. Calm Before the Storm is going beyond design- it’s selling an experience we all yearn for on a hot day.
Mock-ups
4 GIFs & digital stickers are available through GIPHY. Add some fruity fun when sharing a photo in the pub garden on your Instagram story, or when you're eager for a family bike ride on the Whatsapp groupchat.
Loops
Label
With a quiet summer's day in mind, below you can see a couple of early ideas.
Early designwork
Cont.
All good things come to an end but if you enjoyed this thirsty project, travel over to the Virgin Wines collaboration.
