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Maison Connoisseur

Maison Connoisseur is an importer of high-quality organic Georgian products, including award-winning organic honey from the Caucasus Mountains.

“For this project, the task was to improve the existing labels—without altering the branding or packaging—to prepare the product for its launch on QVC.
Congratulations to the company!

A branding overhaul is scheduled for this fall.”

Packaging of Maison Connoisseur Acacia Honey with illustrations of white and purple flowers and bees on a black background, displaying nutrition facts and product details. aison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

Black label of Maison Connoisseur Pine Honey with illustrations of pine cones, pine branches, and bees, and nutritional information on the right. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

A label for Maison Connoisseur chestnut honey with floral and bee illustrations, black background, and nutritional information. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

A foggy mountain landscape with lush green trees and mist swirling around the peaks. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

Text on a beige background reads "Maison Connoisseur" in gold font. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

A jar of Maison Connoisseur Acacia Honey with floral illustrations on the label and a black label with nutritional information and ingredients. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

Two men are woodworking outdoors. The man on the left is using a chainsaw to cut a large log, while the man on the right is carving or shaping wood with a smaller tool in a forested area. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

Two men walking along a dirt trail in a forest with one carrying a large log on his shoulder, surrounded by tall evergreen trees and mountains in the background. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

Close-up of a beehive located inside a wooden structure, with bees constructing honeycomb. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

“The creative process and previous labels”

Sketch of pine cones, pine needles, and honey with bees, along with text about pine honey, including weight and organic, unpasteurized description. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

Line drawing of a honey package with a floral design, label reading "Maison Connoisseur Acacia Honey," 10.6 oz / 300 g, raw, organic, unpasteurized. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

A line drawing of a label for Chestnut Honey. The label features a large chestnut plant with leaves, flowers, and nuts, and bees flying around it. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

Black packaging labels for Maison Connoisseur honey varieties, including Acacia Honey and Pine Honey, featuring white mountain and plant illustrations, nutrition facts, barcode, and organic certification.. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz

Three jars of honey labeled Pine Honey, Chestnut Honey, and Acacia Honey, with bee illustrations on the labels, set against a plain background. Maison Connoisseur Honey. Robert Ranfranz.

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