Clinique Brand Transformation

Clinique Brand Transformation

Clinique Brand Transformation

A reimagined, speculative campaign direction for Clinique, repositioning the heritage beauty brand for a younger, environmentally conscious audience. The project explores how visual storytelling and bold messaging can translate sustainability from a value into a cultural statement.

Role
Role
Art Director, Visual Designer
Art Director, Visual Designer
Key Tools
Key Tools
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Course
Course
DES302 (Design III) at USC
DES302 (Design III) at USC

The Problem

Clinique positions itself as cruelty-free, but like many global beauty brands, it operates within markets that require compliance with local regulations. This creates a tension between its ethical messaging and consumer perception.


At the same time, Clinique speaks to a broad demographic – from Gen Z to Millennials – which can dilute its visual identity and cultural relevance.


This project explores how Clinique might address that tension through a clearer, more sustainability-forward visual campaign that resonates with a younger, values-driven audience.

The Solution (Strategic Shift)

The Solution
(Strategic Shift)

This speculative campaign explores how Clinique might lean into a clearer, uncompromising cruelty-free position – aligning its messaging with the expectations of a values-driven generation.


By narrowing its focus toward Gen Z, the brand repositions itself around transparency, environmental responsibility, and visual boldness — evolving from legacy beauty authority to ethical cultural leader.

Logo, Font, & Colour

Slogans

Applications

New brand identity of Clinique applied to diverse marketing assets such as physical products, magazine publications, billboards, and wild posters.

Want to make something beautiful together?

wonnchoii@gmail.com

Want to make something beautiful together?

wonnchoii@gmail.com

Want to make something beautiful together?

wonnchoii@gmail.com