Sebastiano Cullemi

Brand design and digital products

Kalè Cosmetics

Kalè starts from a blank page and one clear idea: that skincare can be essential without being dull.

About

Kalè comes from a simple idea: beauty does not need excess. The name is ancient Greek for “beautiful”, but also for “good”, because for us the two are the same thing.

The pyramid of values

A brand’s values define how a brand behaves, how it decides and how it relates to people, before anything it says or sells.

They are working principles that guide behaviour, strategic choices and tone of voice.

SimplicityNaturalnessTransparencyRigourCareBeauty

The brand archetypes

Archetypes are universal models used to describe the behaviour and the personality of an individual.

Applied to branding, they help communicate a brand’svalues, its aspirations and its essence clearly.

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    The Innocent

    Personality

    Simple and genuine, it brings freshness and optimism. It lives without guile and believes in the beauty of small things.

    Strengths

    Carries positivity and authenticity.

    Weaknesses

    Can seem naive or unrealistic.

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    The Caregiver

    Personality

    Offers unconditional support and protection. Reassuring and dependable, it brings empathy and safety to the people around it.

    Strengths

    Builds trust and solid relationships.

    Weaknesses

    Can be too protective.

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    The Sage

    Personality

    Dependable and thoughtful, its knowledge is a beacon for anyone looking for answers. Offers a clear view and guidance grounded in logic.

    Strengths

    Offers dependable guidance and knowledge.

    Weaknesses

    Can come across as distant or know-it-all.

Brand promise

Natural, essential formulas where every ingredient has a reason to be there: skincare that is simple, honest and made to last.

Colour palette and type

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Concept and construction of the mark

The mark comes from fusing a square bracket and a curly brace: two shapes that look unrelated until, together, they turn naturally into the brand’s K.

The Kalè mark applied: where nature finds its shapeThe Kalè bottles photographed togetherThe Kalè carton die-cut, laid flatOpuntiahydra rehydrating serum, with Opuntia Ficus-Indica and hyaluronic acidOpuntiahydra rehydrating gel, with Opuntia Ficus-Indica and panthenolThe full Kalè range

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