Willie’s

A rebrand worthy of an Icon

Evolve Willie’s Remedy+ into a modern, scalable brand system that bridges cannabis wellness and spirits culture, creating a distinctive space for the brand to grow.

We set out to redefine the American nightcap through relaxation without the hangover—positioning Willie’s at the intersection of craft, cannabis, and culture, while creating an experience that feels authentic to both the product and the man behind it.

The result is a brand world rooted in Willie Nelson’s ethos of kindness, connection, gentle rebellion, and authenticity. Intentional details celebrate his story, from the paisley of his iconic bandana woven into the wordmark to subtle rope motifs that nod to his Texas roots—building a brand that feels unmistakably Willie’s while giving it the flexibility to scale.

Brand Strategy

Design Strategy

Packaging Design

Illustration

Photography

Visual Identity

Merchandise

Halftone portrait illustration of Willie Nelson in a cowboy hat and braids, cream on navy
Willie's "THC Infused Social Tonic" bottle with a red paisley bandana tied at the neck at sunset
Coupe cocktail garnished with blood orange and thyme on a navy "Willie's THC Infused Social Tonic" coaster
Full Willie's lineup on tan: two tonic bottles, two four-pack cartons, and six slim cans
Three retail displays: a "Live like a legend" panel, a stocked shelf unit, and "High spirits, zero proof"
Three stacked "Willie's & Soda" four-pack cartons in cream and navy, Original and Black Cherry Lime
Three "THC Infused Willie's & Soda" cans on ice: Black Cherry Lime, Original, and Strawberry Watermelon
Row of wildposted navy and cream Willie's posters pasted along a wall beneath an overpass
Navy billboard on a brick building reading "High spirits, zero proof." above a Willie's tonic bottle
Painted wall ad reading "Live like a legend, drink Willie's" beside a Willie portrait and bottle
Three phone story mockups: "Your ritual, your tonic," "Live like a legend," and a Lemon Drop recipe
Red paisley bandana printed with Willie's wordmarks, horseshoes, and portrait, draped over a wooden fence
Man in a cream tee reading "Live like a legend, drink Willie's" and a navy trucker cap
White brick storefront hand-painted "Willie's Official Merch Store" with a navy W-and-star logo above the entrance
Angled grid of Willie's brand guideline pages covering logos, color palette, pattern, typography, and packaging
Before and after bottle comparison: cork-topped "Remedy+" label beside the redesigned "Social Tonic" bottle on navy