KANTO CO.

OVERVIEW

Kanto Co. is a Filipino-inspired sparkling cocktail that bridges American and Filipino beverage cultures through thoughtful design and celebration. Created for Filipino American adults and anyone 21+, the brand features tropical flavors, a minimal label system, and a foldable color-coded tab inspired by pre-colonial Filipino patterns—balancing cultural pride, clarity, and joyful interaction.

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YEAR

2026

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

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PRODUCT DESIGN


About the project

Rooted in celebration and cultural pride, Kanto Co. translates Filipino heritage into a modern beverage experience. The visual system combines bold cultural illustrations, a dark turquoise base, and selective color typography to create a vibrant yet balanced identity. A foldable, color-coded tab— inspired by pre-colonial Filipino tribal patterns—adds function and surprise, allowing users to easily identify their drink while reinforcing brand storytelling. Through transparency, clarity, and interaction, the brand emphasizes inclusivity and joyful connection.

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KANTO CO.

OVERVIEW

Kanto Co. is a Filipino-inspired sparkling cocktail that bridges American and Filipino beverage cultures through thoughtful design and celebration. Created for Filipino American adults and anyone 21+, the brand features tropical flavors, a minimal label system, and a foldable color-coded tab inspired by pre-colonial Filipino patterns—balancing cultural pride, clarity, and joyful interaction.

A laptop with a h32 word on it.
Image of 3 pixelated flat icons

YEAR

2026

ROLE

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES

PRODUCT DESIGN


About the project

Rooted in celebration and cultural pride, Kanto Co. translates Filipino heritage into a modern beverage experience. The visual system combines bold cultural illustrations, a dark turquoise base, and selective color typography to create a vibrant yet balanced identity. A foldable, color-coded tab— inspired by pre-colonial Filipino tribal patterns—adds function and surprise, allowing users to easily identify their drink while reinforcing brand storytelling. Through transparency, clarity, and interaction, the brand emphasizes inclusivity and joyful connection.

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KANTO CO.

OVERVIEW

Kanto Co. is a Filipino-inspired sparkling cocktail that bridges American and Filipino beverage cultures through thoughtful design and celebration. Created for Filipino American adults and anyone 21+, the brand features tropical flavors, a minimal label system, and a foldable color-coded tab inspired by pre-colonial Filipino patterns—balancing cultural pride, clarity, and joyful interaction.

A laptop with a h32 word on it.
Image of 3 pixelated flat icons

YEAR

2026

ROLE

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES

PRODUCT DESIGN


About the project

Rooted in celebration and cultural pride, Kanto Co. translates Filipino heritage into a modern beverage experience. The visual system combines bold cultural illustrations, a dark turquoise base, and selective color typography to create a vibrant yet balanced identity. A foldable, color-coded tab— inspired by pre-colonial Filipino tribal patterns—adds function and surprise, allowing users to easily identify their drink while reinforcing brand storytelling. Through transparency, clarity, and interaction, the brand emphasizes inclusivity and joyful connection.

The word "H23" pixelated
Image of multiple pixelated flat icons
Smooth Scroll
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