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A high-quality, cinematic shot of roasted coffee beans falling from a roaster, with the white "Farstad & Co est. 1955" logo overlaid in the center.

Farstad&Co. - Reviving a Historic Coffee Brand

Farstad&Co. is a modern relaunch of a beloved family coffee brand, seamlessly blending heritage with contemporary design and commerce. Snowball led the creation of a comprehensive brand experience, from designing the physical store and its interior to crafting a user-friendly e-commerce platform and subscription concept. With visually striking coffee packaging and strategic marketing content, we helped Farstad&Co. honor its legacy while connecting with a new generation of coffee lovers.

Client

Farstad&Co. – A family-owned coffee brand reimagined for modern audiences, with a focus on quality, heritage, and creating a seamless experience across its physical store, e-commerce platform, and subscription services.

Challenge

To relaunch a historic coffee brand with a comprehensive and modern approach. This included designing the physical café and everything within it, developing and designing a seamless website and e-commerce platform, creating a subscription concept, and producing marketing materials that resonated with both loyal customers and a new generation of coffee enthusiasts.

Outcome

Farstad&Co. emerged as a fully revitalized brand, blending tradition with innovation. Snowball designed the physical café, developed a seamless website with an integrated e-commerce platform, and created an engaging subscription concept. Every touchpoint of the brand was thoughtfully connected, from the website to the café experience. The launch was supported by visually striking coffee packaging, targeted marketing content, and a cohesive identity that successfully reintroduced the brand to its community.

A steaming red ceramic cup of coffee featuring the white "Farstad & Co est. 1955" logo, sitting on a natural wooden table.
A glass Chemex coffee brewer filled with fresh coffee next to a natural brown paper coffee bag featuring the stamped "Farstad & Co est. 1955" logo.
A collage of four interior shots showcasing a modern industrial cafe and workspace. Features include exposed brick walls, warm wooden counters, a barista at a professional espresso station, and people working on laptops in a contemporary lounge area with large digital displays and minimalist decor.

Snowball created a seamless blend of physical and digital for Farstad & Co.

From concept to execution, Snowball crafted a holistic experience for Farstad&Co. that honoured its heritage while appealing to modern coffee enthusiasts. We designed the physical store, including its interior elements, to reflect the brand’s storied legacy. Simultaneously, we developed a robust e-commerce platform that offered both individual purchases and an innovative subscription concept. By aligning every detail—from packaging to marketing content—we ensured Farstad&Co. delivered a consistent, memorable experience across all touchpoints.

A laptop mockup displaying the Farstad & Co. website homepage against a background of roasted coffee beans. The website features a hero image of hands holding a wooden cup of coffee with the Norwegian headline "Brent for den gode kaffeopplevelsen" and navigation links for a webshop, coffee bar, and roastery.

Snowball designed a brand that captures tradition with a modern twist.

The branding for Farstad&Co. was crafted to reflect the company’s rich heritage while appealing to today’s coffee lovers. Snowball developed a timeless logo that embodies the brand’s legacy and a packaging design that combines elegance with functionality. Every element, from typography to color palette, was thoughtfully chosen to evoke a sense of quality and authenticity. This cohesive visual identity extended across all touchpoints, creating a memorable and impactful brand presence, both in-store and online.

A top-down view of several natural brown paper coffee bags arranged on a wooden table, each featuring the black stamped "Farstad & Co est. 1955" logo, showcasing the brand's authentic and minimalist packaging design.
Two staff members from the back wearing black t-shirts with the white "Farstad & Co est. 1955" logo. They are looking toward a group of people gathered in a modern, well-lit cafe space for a community coffee event or workshop.

Snowball designed a café that blends comfort, style, and tradition.

Farstad&Co.’s café was designed as a welcoming space where customers can experience the brand in a relaxed, stylish environment. Snowball focused on creating a warm atmosphere with carefully chosen furniture that reflects the brand’s blend of modern sensibility and tradition. We also integrated dedicated meeting areas, allowing the café to serve as a hub for community engagement. Every design element was selected to create an inviting setting that encourages customers to linger, connect, and enjoy the rich heritage of Farstad&Co.’s coffee.

A wide-angle view of a modern industrial-style cafe for Farstad & Co. featuring an exposed brick wall, a dark sleek service counter with bar stools, a glass display case with food, and contemporary tables and chairs in the foreground.

Snowball’s design work continues to drive Farstad & Co’s growth and engagement.

Farstad&Co.’s reimagined brand and café have not only created a seamless experience for its customers but have also established a solid foundation for long-term growth. Snowball’s work ensures that every touchpoint—whether in-store or online—supports the brand’s ongoing connection with its community. The carefully crafted identity, user-friendly website, and vibrant café design have brought new customers in while retaining loyal ones, ensuring that Farstad&Co. remains a standout name in the coffee industry.

Three marketing cards for Farstad & Co. displaying their core services: a "Kaffeabonnement" (coffee subscription) for home delivery, "Morgenkaffe" (morning coffee) networking events for entrepreneurs, and "Lokaler" (spaces) for free-of-charge meeting room bookings in their Skien cafe.
A natural brown coffee bag featuring the stamped Farstad & Co. est. 1955 logo and a traditional wooden cup on a pier. In the background, the historic Henrik Ibsen passenger ship sails on the Telemark Canal under a bright, cloudy sky.