Leading the pack, year after year!
We celebrate Ashwini Deshpande yet again for being recognized as one of IMPACT Magazine's Most Influential Women 2024 — for the 10th year in a row! A decade of brilliance, resilience, and unparalleled leadership in design and branding.
Here's to shaping the future, inspiring the industry, and setting new benchmarks - Every. Single. Time.
Thoughtful Design Transforms Millets into a Staple for Contemporary Audiences
Can packaging design help ancient grains find their place on modern shelves?
In a millet-fuelled market, where health meets heritage, design takes centre stage. Packaging isn't just about aesthetics; it's about storytelling—highlighting the nutritional, cultural, and ecological value of millets. From earthy textures to regional motifs, design can connect consumers to these grains in ways that are both meaningful and memorable.
Discover how thoughtful design transforms millets into a staple for contemporary audiences with our latest blogpost. Article Link in the comments below.
The image used in the post was created by our team for the packaging of Saffola Masala Millets by Marico Limited.
The Colour Blue: Now a standout in cookie aisles
Elephant Design's packaging for Maliban's Tea Time Cookies revolved around a visually appealing solution that breaks category norms with its distinctive (and unconventional) blue, coupled with a minimalist approach to avoid information overload. The team added tea-time cues and emphasized convenience, which resonated well with consumers. This project exemplifies our commitment to creating impactful, shelf-popping designs that align with brand objectives and consumer preferences.
Two Decades of Transforming India's Financial Landscape
When a century-old bank loses Gen Z faster than you can say mobile banking, you know there's a design problem.'
In our latest blog, we unpack over two decades of transforming India's financial landscape through strategic design. From revolutionizing retail banking with ICICI & Standard Chartered at Y2K to creating smart digital insurance hubs for tier-2 cities today - we've seen financial services evolve from intimidating to inviting.
Discover how:
We turned scepticism into optimism for affordable housing finance
Created 'Insurance Express' to make buying policies as easy as grabbing coffee
Helped traditional institutions compete with fintech disruptors
Built trust through design in tier-2 and tier-3 markets
Want to know our secret sauce for designing successful financial brands? Read our full blog to unlock key insights from our journey of merging finance with design thinking. Head to our website, link in comments.
Because in 2024, your bank's UX might be the fine line between frustration and convenience!
Visual Identity Transformation of one of India's most respected Educational Institutions
We at Team Elephant proudly unveil our latest Visual Identity transformation for GITAM Deemed University, one of India's most respected educational institutions.
We transformed their legacy of 40+ years, combining Gandhian values and thought leadership into a contemporary brand identity. Our solution positioned GITAM as a new-age sanctuary of knowledge, with thoughtfully crafted symbolism woven throughout the identity system. From the liberating bird motif representing freedom to the nurturing guiding hand of compassion, every element tells GITAM's unique story. Our identity system can be flexibly applied across digital and physical touch points while maintaining its effectiveness at every scale. We're honoured to have partnered with GITAM in this transformation journey that bridges heritage with contemporary relevance.
The Magical Crossroads of Wellness & Celebration!
Our latest collaboration with Floryo brings fresh perspective to gifting. Inspired by the dance of sparklers against a night sky, we created a premium gift pack that houses their signature freshly-milled flours.
The design merges festive elements with nature-inspired motifs on a deep midnight green canvas, reflecting Floryo's commitment to natural goodness. Each pack tells a story of wellness, featuring four carefully curated flours and a personalized recipe card that transforms every gift into an experience. Here, thoughtful design meets mindful living and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Extra Cover Service Project + Public Image Seminar
Our Director, Partho Guha was invited as a panelist for Rotary Public Image Seminar titled Extra Cover where he discussed 'Branding the Brands'
Transforming the Saffola Millets
How did Elephant transform Saffola Millets into a modern, must-have evening snack? Here’s the packaging story that sets it apart!
How do you position a healthy, traditional grain as a modern, convenient snack? For Saffola’s new millets range, that was the challenge we faced. At Team Elephant, we designed packaging that blends health with a fun, aspirational appeal, making millets exciting without losing Saffola’s core brand identity. The result? A dynamic pack that highlights the product as a quick, delicious snack—perfect for busy evenings or downtime in front of the TV. By focusing on vibrant colors, a fresh horizontal layout, and Saffola’s signature heart-shaped elements, we created a design that balances familiarity with innovation. Ready in 3 minutes, these millets are set to redefine the evening snack game!
Bringing energy to life in Maliban's new protein-packed biscuit
Excited to showcase our latest packaging design for Maliban Energ+ Glucose biscuit. Our team at Elephant Design created a dynamic visual system using an innovative 'Circle of Quality' concept, effectively communicating the product's high protein content and energy-boosting properties. This design has successfully launched in South Indian markets, where "YES" is the crystal-clear response to whether energy can reverberate through powerful packaging!
Brand Transformation of Indel Money
Our new Brand Strategy and Visual Identity transformed Indel Money into a complete financial services provider.
At Elephant Design, we partnered with Indel Money to elevate their brand from being a gold loan specialist to a trusted, comprehensive financial services provider. Through strategic brand positioning and a refreshed visual identity, we reinforced their commitment to trust, transparency, and customer-centricity. Indel Money is now poised to navigate the broader financial landscape with confidence.
Elephant Design at AsiaMeets
We were at AsiaMeets in Hanoi last week. The week was packed with talks, seminars, poster exhibitions, gallery visits and exchanging insights with associates of #tDAA The Design Alliance Asia. Here is a glimpse of the exhibit at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.
Elephant Design representing India at the Asia Meets by The Design Alliance Asia
This week, we are representing India at the #AsiaMeets by The Design Alliance Asia (tDAA) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Hosted by Haki Advertising Limited at the sprawling campus of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, the week promises highly engaging seminars, talks, workshops, films & exhibitions.
Under the theme of "The Rise Of Asia", explained by Partho Guha, associates from 13 countries in the region will discuss & discover the impact of design rooted in cultural insights.
We have Praveen Nahar, Director of National Institute of Design in the house!
Discussions on design, design education & designpolicy couldn't get any better when you have Praveen Nahar, Director of National Institute of Design in the house!
Thank you Sir, for visiting our studios & bringing a little bit of #NID to us through the publications.
Congratulations to Elephant Design for completing a mesmerizing journey of 35 years
"The past is like looking into the rear view mirror in the car, it is good to glance at how far you have come, but if you stare too long you will miss whats right in front of you. " - anonymous
Thirty Five years is a long road to glance back at! Very proud of what we have achieved as India's pioneering design consultancy. But we are even more excited to imagine what lies ahead.
Our sincere gratitude to all those who have been a part of our journey, wished us well, and cheered from the front row.
Partho Guha, Director of Elephant spoke about design and professional practices at Ajeenkya D Y Patil University
Elephant at Ajeenkya D Y Patil University
Partho Guha, Director of Elephant spoke about design and professional practices to students of ADYPU, Pune at a panel discussion.
Elephant Design features at the top of Digital Uncover's list of 15 Best Design Agencies in India
Thank you Digital Uncovered. We are surely in good company!
Read about it here : https://digitaluncovered.com/best-design-agencies-in-india/
Retail Drama: A peek behind the scenes by Gerry Rebello
Gerard Rebello will be sharing key facets that draw from his extensive experience in the field of retail design for a session titled 'Retail Drama' at CEPT University. The session will focus the finer intersections of brand experience-building and spatial design.
Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Elephant
Ever grateful for every support, encouragement & nudge that got us here. Looking forward to next 30.
Unbelievable as it sounded, a design consultancy called Elephant started by fresh graduates from non-business backgrounds way back in 1989 at Pune, India survived. Even thrived. Today Elephant is perhaps the oldest multidisciplinary design consultancy in India with clients across India, South_east Asia, Middle East, Africa, Japan & USA.
Cheers to the journey of 30 years !
Cheers to next 30 as well !
Monday Morning Meeting - Partho Guha talks about how to achieve 100% Happiness
Today's meeting partho with a metaphor of 3 characters i.e Tamas, Rajas and Satwik explained how identifying and managing these attributes within our selves can help in achieving 100% Happiness i.e Continues Happiness.
Partho Guha inaugurates 'Unseen - The Exhibition'
Partho Guha inaugurated #Unseen - the visual arts exhibition showcasing 15 artists by Platform For Artists this weekend. Little known fact: Partho Guha is an accomplished artist himself and his works have been applauded by National Academy of Arts #LalitKalaAkademi
