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    Marathi (Traditional Beekeeping)

  • marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
Christos Vassilakis is a multidisciplinary graphic designer based in Athens, specialising in branding, publishing, packaging and web design.

Naming, logo design, visual identity system, and packaging series for MARÁTHI honey products

Founded by Maria Drakaki and Iosif Vasiliou, maráthi is rooted in Marathi, Paros — a region world-renowned for its ancient marble quarries. Guided by respect for local biodiversity and traditional Cycladic apiculture, the brand focuses on small-batch harvesting of exceptional honey derived from the island’s native flora.

A cohesive visual identity was developed to bridge authentic craft with the island’s cultural heritage. Inspired by the carved marble reliefs of Parian folklore, the logo marries Cycladic reduction with a refined, contemporary typographic language.

At the core of the packaging design lies the illustration of traditional clay hives — historically known in local beekeeping heritage as “ΑΓΓΕΙΑ” (ANGEIA). Product differentiation is driven by a color-coded system set within a central circular form, framed by a stippled graphic pattern that abstractly captures the movement and flight path of a bee swarm. Tactile, textured papers paired with an earthy palette elevate the organic quality of the packaging, striking a balanced note between artisanal authenticity and contemporary premium design.

Marathi (Traditional Beekeeping)


Client: Maráthi
Year: 2024
Agency / Studio: mb―design
Project Type: Commission
Project Status: Completed


Creative Fields:
Naming,
Branding,
Visual Identity,
Packaging Design,
Concept development,
Graphic Design


Tools: Ai, Ps, Id

Christos Vassilakis is a multidisciplinary graphic designer based in Athens, specialising in branding, publishing, packaging and web design.
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marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
marathi - traditional beekeeping - branding and packaging design by mb―design
Credits

Creative Direction, Graphic design: Christos Vassilakis

Text Editing: Chrysanthi Deligianni

Christos Vassilakis is a multidisciplinary graphic designer based in Athens, specialising in branding, publishing, packaging and web design.

Always open to select creative projects and
meaningful strategic collaborations