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Design Hot Takes

How We Brought Powerade Into the Freezer Aisle
When Powerade expanded into the freezer aisle, we created a bold packaging and digital design system to match. From cartons and stick film to Amazon hero images and branded website visuals, Design Refinery led the creative rollout—delivering a cohesive, high-impact launch across shelf and screen.