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June 2021 • Rebranding & Marketing

Spanish Bodega

One of the oldest bodegas in a Spanish-speaking community.

Client: Cardenes Market (Real Business)
Overview

Rebranding & Marketing

Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer
Led end-to-end execution of visual identity, rebranding, social media marketing, campaign development, and overall digital presence including web design.

Applications Used

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Figma

Project Overview

This project was developed for Cardenes Market, a family-owned business serving the Lawrence community with Latin American products. Known as a neighborhood “barrio bodega,” the goal was to modernize the brand by establishing a strong social media presence and a cohesive marketing strategy.

Highlights

New Look. Stronger Brand.

Strategic rebranding and bold visual identity design to set the market apart in a crowded local landscape.

Primary Logo 1.0 Primary Logo
Secondary Logo 1.1 Secondary Brand Mark
Marketing Message 1.2 Core Promotional Animation

Connecting with Customers

Capturing the authentic bodega experience through dynamic, engaging social media content.

Social Media Setup 1.3 Social Media Motion Graphic
Social Media Mockups 1.4 Dynamic Social Content
MacBook Mockup
1.5 Store Advertisement Video
Marketing Message 1.6 Instagram Grid Layout
Re-Branding

A Cohesive Brand Experience

Translating the modernized identity across multiple assets to ensure the family-owned legacy remains recognizable yet completely refreshed.

Color Palette 2.0 Brand Color Palette
Secondary Assets 2.1 Brand Patterns & Stickers
Typography 2.2 Typography System
Photography 2.3 Photography Direction
Stationary 2.4 Brand Stationary

Product Mockups

Applying the new brand identity to physical packaging and everyday store items to ensure a cohesive customer experience.

Shopping Baskets 2.5 Retail shopping Basket
Bag Mockup 2.6 Retail Bag Mockup
Takeout Tray 2.7 Takeout Packaging
Van Wrap 2.8 Fleet Transportation Wrap
Marketing

Grabbing that Authentic Connection

Family is at the core of the business. We focused the marketing strategy on building a strong, authentic connection between the customers and the store owner.

Store Owner Illustration 3.0 Store Owner Illustration
Store Owner Market Photo 3.0 Store Owner Photo
Marketing Message 3.1 Core Brand Message
MacBook Mockup
3.2 Store Advertisement Video

Social Media Posts

Highlighting store products and daily specials through vibrant, engaging social media content.

Social Media Content 3.3 Post One
Social Media Content 3.4 Post Two
Social Media Content 3.5 Post Three
Social Media Content 3.6 Post Four
Kitchen Poster 3.7 Kitchen Promotional Poster
Web Design

Digital Presence

Translating the physical storefront into an accessible, modern digital experience.

Web Design Presentation 4.0 Digital Implementation
User Persona 4.1 Target Persona
Outcomes

Implemented during my tenure as Manager, June 2021.

Collaborated directly with the owner to create impactful community connections. The successful rebrand and digital marketing strategy resulted in increased local engagement and widespread recognition from other small business owners in the community.

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Skills Applied

Brand Identity Typography Marketing Strategy Social Media Curation Motion Graphics Web Design
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