26/04/2023
Kandaka Naturals is one of the first eco-friendly cosmetic brands, founded in Germany, born in Rwanda. A large percentage of the profit sponsors reusable sanitary pads and Menstrua-tion-and Hygiene-Management (MHM) workshops for schoolgirls. Additionally, the team promotes a zero-waste lifestyle and women empowerment. The brand symbol, a tangible representation of the African roots and female empowerment, is accompanied by the newly proposed word mark based on local Imigongo style. The identity uses a rich, yet earthy colour palette which harmonises with Rwandan culture and nature. Further sans serif fonts are used on packaging to create a clean and upmarket overall appearance. At the same time, handwritten elements add emotion to the labels and social media...