A story of two faces, one design, and a grand gold medal
A distillery with exceptional products, but no brand, went on to win an award for packaging design. And became hard to forget.
Client shared a secret with me
At our first meeting, Nebojša shared something he doesn’t usually tell.
The distillery Dva Lica (Two Faces) was founded by two friends. Men of faith, grounded in tradition.
Dva Lica is a premium rakija brand, built on traditional distillation methods, refined through a modern sensibility and an organic approach to production. They grow their own fruit. At times, even that process is interrupted by a nearby flock of sheep crossing through the orchards.
Their work has been recognized across multiple competitions and consistently awarded for its quality. Each bottle reflects a duality: rustic and raw, yet elegant and refined. Much like Serbian rakija itself.
Dva Lica is not for everyone. It’s for those who understand the difference between good and exceptional.
“Stefan managed to translate the character of our spirit, our way of working, and the emotion behind the brand into packaging that doesn’t just look premium. It carries the soul of our rakija.”
Our Challenge
What should their packaging look like?
It needed to stand apart from competitors, while telling their story clearly, without excess. Something you don’t just see, but hold. And keep looking at. A system that works across different rakija varieties without losing its identity.
My Role
To design a packaging system that brings everything together: tradition, knowledge, process, orchards, faith, and recognition.
Hand-crafted. Not generated.
The illustration became the central element.
No stock. No shortcuts.
Drawn by hand. Line by line.
• Tradition through style, color, and roots;
• Knowledge through books;
• The distillation process through the still and barrels;
• Orchards in the background;
• Faith through the lamb, a quiet but deliberate symbol.
Together, they form a composition that stays with you.
Built to last
The packaging was designed around a single 500ml bottle format.
All products share the same structure. Distinction comes through the label, each variety with its own name and color.
Simple, controlled, and scalable.
Where it earns its value
Instead of the typical rectangular box, Dva Lica is packaged in a cylindrical tube.
Copper foil was used to highlight key elements, giving it a premium feel without relying on overused gold finishes.
The hand-drawn illustration signals something else: this is a distillery that values quality over volume.
Unforgettable by design
The packaging allowed the distillery to present its product as it truly is premium. The quality of the rakija was never in question. But perception shapes decisions.
This made sure the first impression matched what’s inside.
Awards
Recognized at the 92nd International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, one of the region’s most respected stages for distillate quality.
The rakija didn’t change. The way people see it did.
