branding + creative strategy + PACKAGING

Cupcrash

The tea is just an excuse to take a moment of pause in the middle of everyday noise. A cup of tea and a question worth sitting with.

The brand identity was built around four core values: authenticity, presence in everyday life, freedom from pressure, and a healthy distance from the absurdity of modern life. Every visual decision was filtered through these — nothing was allowed to feel too polished, too motivational, or too serious.

man walking in front of textured wall
man walking in front of textured wall

Excerpt from the brand book, presenting the logotype usage

crowd of people on a town square
two people sitting on a ledge talking

The otter mascot became the emotional heart of the brand. Drawn in a loose, sketchy style that deliberately avoids perfection, she appears across packaging and communication in situational illustrations that mirror the tea's flavor or the collection's theme. Her expressions do the heavy lifting — dot eyes, a :3 mouth, and a face that says "yeah, same" without a single word.

people dancing on square
tea labels
man taking a photo on a wharf

Proposal of social media feed - color palette, typography, layout and illustration all put into use.

man taking a photo on a wharf

Dockside perspective, capturing the soul of the water.

people dancing on square

A spontaneous rhythm, a shared moment, pure joy.

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Together, we could create something even better - something truly yours.

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web design + PRINT DESIGN + marketing

Olivia Nowicka

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©2026 Aleksandra Pekala

Translating feelings to visuals

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branding + creative strategy + PACKAGING

Cupcrash

The tea is just an excuse to take a moment of pause in the middle of everyday noise. A cup of tea and a question worth sitting with.

The brand identity was built around four core values: authenticity, presence in everyday life, freedom from pressure, and a healthy distance from the absurdity of modern life. Every visual decision was filtered through these — nothing was allowed to feel too polished, too motivational, or too serious.

man walking in front of textured wall
man walking in front of textured wall

Excerpt from the brand book, presenting the logotype usage

crowd of people on a town square
two people sitting on a ledge talking

The otter mascot became the emotional heart of the brand. Drawn in a loose, sketchy style that deliberately avoids perfection, she appears across packaging and communication in situational illustrations that mirror the tea's flavor or the collection's theme. Her expressions do the heavy lifting - dot eyes, a :3 mouth, and a face that says "yeah, same" without a single word.

people dancing on square
tea labels
man taking a photo on a wharf

Proposal of social media feed - color palette, typography, layout and illustration all put into use.

two people sitting on a ledge talking
man taking a photo on a wharf

Dockside perspective, capturing the soul of the water.

people dancing on square

Like what you see?

Together, we could create something even better - something truly yours.

Let’s talk

web design + PRINT DESIGN + marketing

Olivia Nowicka

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abstract painting

Editorial

Złapani

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magazine spread

branding + creative strategy + WEB DESIGN

Heiduk studio

Explore

stationery materials laying on a grid

Links

Home

About

Connect

LinkedIn

Design IG

Illustration IG

E-mail

©2026 Aleksandra Pekala

Translating feelings to visuals

Aleksandra Pekala

Home

About

Contact

branding + creative strategy + PACKAGING

Cupcrash

The tea is just an excuse to take a moment of pause in the middle of everyday noise. Cupcrash offers a cup of tea and some questions worth sitting with.

The brand identity was built around four core values: authenticity, presence in everyday life, freedom from pressure, and a healthy distance from the absurdity of modern life. Every visual decision was filtered through these - nothing was allowed to feel too polished, too motivational, or too serious.

man walking in front of textured wall
man walking in front of textured wall

Excerpt from the brand book, presenting the logotype usage

animation of an otter peeking out of a cup
two people sitting on a ledge talking

The otter mascot became the emotional heart of the brand. Drawn in a loose, sketchy style that deliberately avoids perfection, she appears across packaging and communication in situational illustrations that mirror the tea's flavor or the collection's theme. Her expressions do the heavy lifting — dot eyes, a :3 mouth, and a face that says "yeah, same" without a single word.

people playing basketball outside
tea labels
crowd of people on a town square

Proposal of social media feed - color palette, typography, layout and illustration all put into use.

man taking a photo on a wharf

Proposal of social media feed - color palette, typography, layout and illustration all put into use.

people dancing on square

Like what you see?

Together, we could create something even better - something truly yours.

Let’s talk

web design + PRINT DESIGN + marketing

Olivia Nowicka

Explore

abstract painting

Editorial

Złapani

Explore

magazine spread

branding + creative strategy + WEB DESIGN

Heiduk studio

Explore

stationery materials laying on a grid