Ringnes: Making History

A close-up of various Ringnes beer cans arranged in a pattern, featuring flavors like Pilsner, Juleøl, Extra Gold Pilsner, Vørterøl, Lite, and Økologisk Øl with distinct colors and branding.

Everything you need
to know is on the pack


How do you tell a compelling story for a beer brand in a country with an alcohol promotion blackout? We redesigned everyone’s favourite Norwegian beer, keeping Ringnes’ Oslovian heritage and brewing expertise while updating the design for its new ‘social


brand’ positioning. In a tightly restricted market, the pack is the most important touchpoint. So we dug into Oslo’s history, culture and beers, and drew on the skyline, the iconic brewery and historical city design cues to create packaging that tells stories and gives you everything you need to know.

Gold can of Ringnes Pilsner beer lying diagonally on a red background, featuring the Ringnes logo, the words 'Pilsner,' 'Født Oslo,' and 'Siden 1877,' with a cityscape illustration near the bottom.A lineup of various Ringnes beer cans and bottles arranged in front of a large faded Ringnes logo, featuring different styles including Økologisk, Lite Pilsner, Glutenfri Lite, 2.5% Lettøl, Extra Gold Pilsner, Vørterøl, Festivaløl, Skjærgård, Juleøl, Juleøl Sterk, and Julebokk with colorful labels and designs.
Overview of Ringnes brand guidelines showing the logo, brand story, index, brand elements, usage rules, logomark details, typography samples, and brand colors including Ringnes red, black, gold, and white with corresponding CMYK, RGB, and HEX codes.
A hand holding a tilted glass labeled 'Ringnes' as beer is poured from a tap, with foam forming at the top.

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