Clean label deep sea sports drink.
The sports drink category is overcrowded with sugary, artificial options promising energy boosts and flavor overload. EDGE emerged to provide a sophisticated alternative—rooted in science, wellness, and simplicity. RKS was tasked with defining the EDGE brand from the ground up—turning an unmet consumer need into an emotionally resonant, scalable beverage platform.
We used ethnographic and quantitative tools to uncover how health-conscious consumers desired clarity, empowerment, and trust—without overblown claims. Through our Psycho‑Aesthetics® methodology, we defined EDGE’s emotional sweet spot: clean, confident, and modern.
Personas across fitness conscious, productivity focused, and wellness oriented users
Brand voice and naming framework aligned with science and simplicity
How We Used Psycho-Aesthetics™ to Identify Unique Opportunities in the Project.
Using our proprietary Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 framework, we conducted in-depth interviews and ethnographic observation in diverse lab settings. We identified key emotional and usability pain points — such as intimidation with complex interfaces, workspace clutter, and trust in precision. These insights guided both the form and interface strategy, ensuring approachability and confidence in operation.
Working from a core concept of deep-sea mineral purity, we crafted the name EDGE, along with a strong geometric wordmark echoing precision. Packaging designs spotlighted bold droplet-shield iconography and a clean color palette, ensuring each SKU stood out on shelf while remaining part of a coherent, scalable system.
Logo and icon system inspired by hydration, protection, and scientific simplicity
Packaging templates with flavor-coded cues and modular expansion capability
Foam prototypes and printed mockups tested for shelf visibility and tactile appeal
Through competitor benchmarking and ethnographic research in gym, office, and athletic environments, we tested key brand assumptions. We identified opportunities around sincerity, ingredient clarity, and adult positioning—guiding packaging, messaging, and product line evolution.
Shelf audit reports comparing artificial vs clean label categories
User journey maps showing buying triggers and trust signals
Formal design criteria document bridging emotional and functional requirements
EDGE demonstrates RKS’s capacity to build entire product platforms—from insight-driven naming and visual systems to packaging that feels premium, transparent, and future-proof. By fusing consumer empathy, emotional design, and system thinking, RKS helped launch a brand that embodies simplicity, transparency, and modern performance.
Status: EDGE launched as a functional sports drink line, across cans and dropper kits
Impact:
Brand built to scale across multiple SKUs—drops, powders, ready-to-drink
Market Positioning:
Communicates science-grounded wellness without hype
Aesthetic clarity reinforces brand trust and expansion potential
Strategy
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