• Reflect on the emotions you wish to evoke through the iconography used in your brand's packaging. Consider feelings of warmth, community, faith, resilience, or empowerment. How do you want your customers to feel when they see and interact with your product?

    • Think about symbols or motifs that carry deep meaning for your ideal client base. Are there particular symbols that resonate strongly with this community, representing concepts like unity, growth, or spiritual well-being?

    • Contemplate the rich cultural heritage of Central America and its influence on your brand. What aspects of this culture do you find most inspiring or relevant to your brand's story? How can these elements be honored and reflected in a respectful and authentic manner?

    • Consider your brand's core values—such as sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community support. What abstract concepts or values are crucial to communicate visually to your audience, and how might they be symbolized?

    • Ponder the story you aim to tell through your packaging's iconography. What journey do you want to take your customers on? How can icons help narrate the story of the coffee's origin, the impact on farming communities, or the care taken in its cultivation and processing?

    • Reflect on any existing brands, artworks, or symbols that inspire you or you feel a connection to. Are there particular design elements or iconographic styles that you're drawn to that could inspire the design direction?

This guide aims to prepare us emotionally and conceptually for the Iconography Workshop.