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A Fresh Chapter for Dester:
Refreshing Brewing Tradition with Sleek, Modern Packaging for a New Generation

Branding
Packaging Design
Solutions
Poolside scene with blue Dester beer cans and a bottle on a striped towel; a person sits nearby, holding a blue Dester can.

{ Project Overview }

Refreshing a Singapore-born beer brand with a bolder, more contemporary identity rooted in quality and culture.

Conceived in Singapore for a global audience, Dester was created with a clear ambition: to brew a crisp, refreshing beer using premium hops and quality malt. Its smooth, easy-drinking character gives the brand broad appeal while retaining its distinctive identity.

Shaped by Singapore’s multicultural spirit, Dester reflects a meeting of East and West. The refreshed packaging builds on this foundation, combining brewing tradition with a modern visual expression to strengthen its shelf presence and connect with a new generation.

Man wearing a dark shirt stands in a beer aisle, facing right, shelves of bottles on both sides.

{ Creative Challenge }

Re-energising Dester’s presence for a new generation
  1. 01

    Strengthen Dester’s shelf presence by refocusing the identity around its distinctive star and core brand elements.

  2. 02

    Stand out against competitors through a more dramatic, bold and visually striking expression.

  3. 03

    Connect with a new generation of consumers through a fresher, more contemporary brand experience.

{ The Solution }

  1. Simplified the packaging design to create a cleaner and more confident brand presence.

  2. Enlarged the Dester logo to strengthen brand recognition and visibility on shelf.

  3. Introduced a sleeker visual system with clearer hierarchy and stronger graphic impact.

  4. Created a fresher, more contemporary expression that appeals to younger consumers while remaining recognisably Dester.

Sketch sheet showing five can designs for 'Dester' premium lager with annotations and branding notes (Images A–E).

{ THE DIFFERENCE }

Assortment of four Dester beer containers (two bottles and two cans) arranged against a gray background.
Row of beer bottles and cans with blue and gold labels against a light background, arranged in a line.
{ BEFORE }{ AFTER }

{ Brand Identity }

Dester’s brand identity blends celestial symbolism, royal elegance, and dynamic movement to create a bold and distinctive premium presence.

A majestic celestial emblem represents power, resilience, and guidance. The sweeping silver diagonal introduces energy and forward motion, giving the identity a confident and contemporary character.

Luxurious silver tones and the golden star reinforce Dester’s premium positioning. Together, these elements create a memorable and adaptable identity that distinguishes Dester as an exceptional lager.

Close-up of a blue can labeled 'Dexter Premium Lager' with water droplets among other blue cans.
Close-up of a brown beer bottle with a gold crimped cap and condensation on the neck against a warm yellow background.

{ Packaging Design }

We developed a bold and adaptable packaging system for Dester, unifying its full beer range across cans, bottles, carriers, and trays.

The refreshed design places greater emphasis on the Dester logo and golden star, supported by a clean silver diagonal graphic. This creates a simpler, sleeker, and more contemporary appearance while retaining the brand’s established character.

The system adapts consistently across Dester’s Premium Lager and 100% Malt. Applied across different formats and volumes, it creates a cohesive and recognisable presence in retail and promotional settings.

Several Dester beer bottles and cans appear to be flying upward against a blue sky backdrop, creating a dynamic soda-float effect.
Hand pours beer from a blue-labeled Dester bottle into a glass on a tiled table surrounded by plates of food.
Friends on a sunny boat with a cooler of ice and Desperados beer bottles in the foreground.
Two beer bottles with blue labels chilling in a bed of ice, water droplets and splashes around a blue background.
Group of diverse hands clinking blue-labeled beer bottles in a toast against a clear blue sky.
Coworkers in an office toast with blue cans; AirDrop share prompt with Decline and Accept buttons.
Hand holding a Desperados beer bottle with a modern steel-and-glass bridge in the background.
Fridge filled with beer bottles; a person reaches in to grab one, overlaid with 'Your reminder to stock up'.
Two young women pose between oversized inflatable beer cans labeled 'Premium Lager' in a city street.
Six-pack of blue Desper Premium Lager beer cans on a black conveyor belt in a warehouse setting.
Person holding a blue box labeled 'Dester Premium Lager' with '12x' and bottle details visible on the side, hands gripping the box.

We are delighted to collaborate with Dester again on its packaging design and brand refresh.

As an established local brand, Dester needed a bolder, more contemporary visual identity to stand out on the shelf and connect with a new generation. The celestial imagery, silver lines and golden emblem bring renewed energy and confidence while preserving its familiar character.

This reflects our approach to branding and packaging design in Singapore: respecting heritage while building relevance for the future.

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