Honest design for an everyday favourite

A clear, appetite-led pack created for real shoppers and real shelves.

Packaging design, visual direction and flavour architecture.

About client

Bayara is one of the most trusted food brands in the Middle East, known for its wide range of nuts, spices, dried fruits and snacks. The brand lives in the everyday space, relied on by millions of households. The energy bar range needed packaging that felt true to Bayara’s honest personality while competing in a busy category filled with glossy, premium cues.

Brief

Bayara did not want to pretend to be a luxury brand. The bars needed to be simple, direct and easy to choose. The old category codes relied heavily on foil, metallic finishes and exaggerated “premium” signals. This did not suit the Bayara personality. The goal was to remove the unnecessary shine, highlight the flavour and communicate energy, clarity and trust. The design had to work instantly for tired shoppers making fast decisions.

Solution

We stripped the pack back to what mattered. Flavour, benefit and energy. No fake luxury. No decorative elements that overpromise. The layout is clean and front facing, with strong appetite visuals and a clear hierarchy. The result is packaging that feels confident without trying too hard. It stands out through simplicity, not embellishment.

The design helps Bayara stay true to its role in the market. Honest. Recognisable. Everyday. The clarity of the pack is what sells it. The bars are easy to scan on the shelf and easy to choose in seconds. This project reinforced an important lesson. You cannot out premium the premium brands, but you can out clarify them.

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