x Andreea McKague | Tetley Case Study

TETLEY


TETLEY REBRAND

ROLE

Product Designer

Brand Designer

Marketing

DELIVERABLE

Pitch Deck

Brand Design

Product Packaging

Marketing Strategy

3 Advertisement Videos

SOFTWARE

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Express

Adobe Premiere Pro

DATE

OCT-NOV 2024


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Introduction

The Challenge

Tetley, a popular english tea brand since 1837, has built trust through tradition, but with rising competition from youth positioned brands like DAVIDsTEA and Starbucks, Tetley's brand is facing a barrier connecting with younger audiences—losing its competitiveness. A brand refresh and marketing campaign are required to help Tetley maintain its position as a key competitor in soft drinks industry.

For a course project, I developed a refreshed campaign called Fuel Your Flow—a lifestyle-forward rebrand focused on wellness and energy. Through in-person competitor research, shelf audits, and market trend analysis, I identified gaps in appeal and developed a strategy that modernizes Tetley's visual identity without losing its roots.

I led the end-to-end redesign, including updated packaging, a new brand tone, and campaign visuals designed for social platforms. The project included a strategic pitch deck, three short-form ads, and a bold redesign.

The Big Idea?

Make Tetley an aspirational drink to help it resonate with a new generation of tea drinkers. Tea isn’t just for winding down—it’s a tool for focus, energy, and self-improvement. Fuel Your Flow reframes tea as a daily ritual that empowers.

Pitch Deck

The following pitch deck outlines Tetley’s history and core values, highlights the need for a rebrand, and presents a refreshed campaign designed to revitalize the brand and grow its consumer base:

Figure 1: Tetley Pitch Deck

Conclusion

This rebrand positions Tetley as a bold, modern choice for a new generation of tea drinkers. By aligning the brand with youthful lifestyles, simplified packaging, and aspirational messaging, "Fuel Your Flow" reinvigorates Tetley’s identity while staying true to its roots in wellness and sustainability.

What Worked:

•   Bold Redesign: Bold brand colors and a visually impactful logo designed to stand out on shelves and appeal to a younger market
•   In-Person Insight: Visiting a range of stores—from convenience shops to large grocery chains—provided firsthand perspective and allowed me to self-evaluate through the perspective of a customer
•    Breadth of Research: Reviewed data from many sources, including consumer feedback, customer reviews, influencer commentary, and tea v. coffee market data to better understand shifting preferences and identify challenges and growth opportunities


Future Refinement:

•  Refining Logo: Further research into typography, including kerning and letter spacing, could create a more polished appearance
•  Strategy Research: Including implementation steps and competitor case studies with similar success in the pitch deck could have strengthened the credibility of my design decisions