Skincare - Health & Wellness

Flook Skincare

Branding that Breaks Gender Stereotypes for Flōōk Skincare

Born out of a desire to destigmatize self care for young men, Flōōk set out to lift up a new generation while encouraging them to value caring for their skin. We were tasked with creating a name and brand identity system that would represent their no nonsense approach to skincare while bucking dominant narratives of masculinity.

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Brand Strategy

Identity Design

Packaging

Art Direction

Copywriting

Skincare - Health & Wellness

Flook Skincare

Branding that Breaks Gender Stereotypes for Flōōk Skincare

Born out of a desire to destigmatize self care for young men, Flōōk set out to lift up a new generation while encouraging them to value caring for their skin. We were tasked with creating a name and brand identity system that would represent their no nonsense approach to skincare while bucking dominant narratives of masculinity.

Services

Brand Strategy

Identity Design

Packaging

Art Direction

Copywriting

The Challenge

Even though Flōōk is a brand meant specifically for young men, the identity had to speak to a generation that doesn’t fit neatly into stereotypical gendered roles. The branding needed to speak to an increasingly environmentally-savvy generation, and simultaneously say, “It’s ok to have a gym routine” and “It’s ok to have a daily skincare routine” without beating anyone over the head with it. That’s a lot of boxes to check!

Our Approach

Flook harnesses the power of sea kelp to nourish skin. We knew that this was where to lean in to emphasize Flook’s natural ingredients and maintain a young aesthetic that avoids the dark, masculine branding typically pushed on young men. With the sea as our guide, we set forth to bring together a cohesive visual identity across all aspects of the Flōōk brand.

Logomark

Their wordmark draws parallels with the unbroken movement inherent in the kelp forests of coastal habitats and this movement is further emphasized in the kelp-inspired logo itself. These elements along with a color palette of greens and blues are playful, appealing, and evocative of Flōōk’s natural ingredients.

Packaging

Gen-Z is used to being marketed too and can see insincerity from a mile away. The packaging had to be as honest and as uncomplicated as their product. Transparency about the ingredients they use and what makes them safe and effective with a clean and simple aesthetic was the key.

Workspace Solutions

Rugged Coastal is a story-led brand identity and design studio based in Portland, Maine. We create narrative-driven identities, websites, packaging, and campaigns for brands across New England and beyond.

10:31:34 PM

52 Center Street
Portland, Maine

Rugged Coastal is a story-led brand identity and design studio based in Portland, Maine. We create narrative-driven identities, websites, packaging, and campaigns for brands across New England and beyond.

10:31:34 PM

52 Center Street
Portland, Maine

Rugged Coastal is a story-led brand identity and design studio based in Portland, Maine. We create narrative-driven identities, websites, packaging, and campaigns for brands across New England and beyond.

10:31:34 PM

52 Center Street
Portland, Maine