WOODFORD RESERVE:
BICENTENIAL LEGACY
A 200 year anniversary is more than a milestone. It is a story of care, craft, and time well spent.
Honor The Legacy
The design should celebrate Woodford Reserve’s rich history and craftsmanship.
Design With Strength
The design should feel strong, timeless, and full of warmth and quiet confidence.
Offer The Unexpected
One unforgettable detail should set it apart and hint at where the brand is headed.
Meet My Dad.
My dad is a devoted family man with endless hobbies. But his true passion is collecting Bourbon, especially Woodford Reserve.
His collection is impressive, but it’s missing the crown jewel.
WHAT HE NEEDS IS THE WOODFORD BOTTLE.
AND THATS WHAT I SET OUT TO CREATE.
But First, The Journey.
As a non-drinker, I felt it was important to analyze what collecting and enjoying Woodford means to people.
PURCHASE
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Go to your local distillery and buy your desired bottle of Woodford
COMPILE
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Find your chosen glasses, bourbon, and any ingredients included in the drink.
FREEZING
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Begin to freeze your chosen designs residing in your ice mold.
PREPARE
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Prepare for your special occasion. Graduation, Sports, Wedding, ETC.
ARRIVE
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Invite your guests or arrive at the function, Woodford in hand.
OPEN
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Pop open your Woodford and relish in the sounds and smells.
CONVERSE
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Over your drink of choice, let the Woodford speak.
CELEBRATE
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Now, celebrate. Enjoy this time with your loved ones.
SLEEK AESTHETICS
Must be authentic to brand, but distant enough to feel fresh.
TRADITIONAL AESTHETICS
Must be authentic but not too close to avoid being bland.
HIGH COST
To deliver on its promise, it needs to be limited supply.
LOW COST
This bottle is a limited edition and can't be perceived as cheap.
Experimental Aesthetics
Price ~ $100
Price ~ $50k
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OPPURTUNITY
Traditional Aethetics
FORM
Sleek, Modern & Standout, with a flair.
SURFACE
Sharp, rounded edges that close from all angles.
MOOD
Strong & Solid, with a stoic undertone.
Initial Form Ideation
Form Ideation
MODEL 1
STRONG SHARP CORNERS
TALL BREAKABLE STEM
DECENT DEPTH
VERY THIN + TOO ROUNDED
MODEL 2
STRONG OVERALL PROFILE
LESS STRONG CORNERS (FEMININE)
SOLID CORNER CURVES AT BOTTOM
VERY THIN + TOO ROUNDED
MODEL 3
VISIBLE AND CONSISTANT INTERIOR
TALL BREAKABLE STEM
GREAT + STRONG PROFILE
VERY THIN + TOO ROUNDED
Further Form Ideation
Validation
Project done, it was time for the final review with my Dad, the expert.
He said the bottle had a Woodford vibe, an ergonomic neck, and a strong legacy feel with the star design.
But it was missing key details like proof, age, and ABV. To level up the brand, he recommended adding barrel imagery and an embossed logo.
MODEL 1
GEOMETRIC SHAPED STEM
TALL BREAKABLE STEM
DECENT DEPTH
CORNERS TOO ROUNDED
MODEL 2
GOOD SIZE
SMOOTH FEMININE SHAPES
GOOD BASE HEIGHT
CORNERS TOO ROUNDED
MODEL 3
STOUT NECK
CORK TOO BIG
STRONG PROFILE
PROFILE ISN'T SQUARE
MODEL 4
STOUT NECK
IMPERFECT GEOMETRY
SQUARE PROFILE
SLIGHTLY TOO LARGE
