Brand Guidelines, Vol. 01

Gmunchies

An expressive identity for a Rio Grande Valley vending company, pairing a cheerful mascot with practical tools for print, web and on-site use.

Introduction

Gmunchies supplies snacks, drinks, coffee and self-service markets across the Rio Grande Valley. The brief was to give an everyday utility the warmth and personality needed to stand apart.

The answer began with a vending-machine mascot and the line “Press, Munch, Smile.” Burgundy, yellow and rounded illustration then shaped a flexible toolkit for signage, print, photography and digital use.

Mission & Vision

Mission

Make snacks, drinks and fresh coffee easy to access wherever people work, study, train or gather, backed by reliable local support.

Coworkers using a modern workplace micro market and self-checkout station
A lineup of red snack and drink vending machines
A person using a workplace coffee service
A bright self-service workplace micro market

Vision

Set a new regional standard for unattended retail, where convenience feels thoughtful and every break is a little better.

Fresh coffee served in branded takeaway cups
Roasted coffee beans used to communicate the coffee service
A compact office coffee station
A customer using self-checkout in a micro market

Website

Built as the main sales and information hub, the site explains each offer, shows where it fits and gives prospective clients a direct route to request service.

Full desktop view of the Gmunchies vending website

GitHub-Powered CMS

Behind it, a custom dashboard gives the team control over copy, media, locations and testimonials. Each update is committed to GitHub and automatically readied for deployment.

Gmunchies content management dashboard connected to GitHub
Admin dashboard with GitHub-backed content management

Email Template

After a request is submitted, the confirmation email summarizes the details and sets clear expectations for what happens next. Its calm hierarchy and concise sign-off turn a routine message into a reassuring handoff.

Gmunchies service-request confirmation email template
Customer confirmation email

Mascot

More than a symbol, the smiling machine gives the company a recognizable face. It can welcome people, carry products or appear alone when the full lockup would be too large.

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Color

Burgundy brings appetite and confidence, while yellow adds energy at key moments. Cream softens the contrast, and charcoal keeps typography and illustration grounded.

Main

Munchies Red

#B21F36

Snack Yellow

#FFCD05

Warm Cream

#FFF4E8

Other Colors

Deep Burgundy

#8E1830

Fresh Coral

#F26966

Charcoal

#232121

Gradients

Munchies Red

#B21F36 → #8E1830

Snack Highlight

#FFCD05 → #F26966

Typography

Gilroy is used only in the logo. Poppins takes over for bold, upbeat headlines, while Inter supports labels, details and longer reading with a quieter rhythm.

Font Style

Headline

Poppins

Aa

  • Style
  • Medium
  • Semibold
  • Bold

Body

Inter

Aa

  • Style
  • Regular
  • Medium
  • Bold

Font Sizes

  • 62pxHeadline 1
  • 48pxHeadline 2
  • 36pxHeadline 3
  • 24pxHeadline 4
  • 19pxParagraph
  • 16pxLabel

Service Icons

Six detailed illustrations distinguish the offer at a glance, from classic vending and micro markets to coffee, snacks and drinks. Shared curves and proportions keep the set related without sacrificing clarity.

Vending
Micro market
Coffee
Snack vending
Drinks
Snacks & drinks

Location Icons

A more reduced set identifies the environments served, including offices, apartments, hospitals, schools and gyms. The simple silhouettes remain legible at small sizes.

Apartments
Offices
Industrial
Hospitals
Schools
Gyms
Other spaces

Business Cards

Burgundy creates an immediate impression, while the mascot adds warmth. Contact details and the QR code stay easy to find, balancing personality with utility.

Front of the Gmunchies business card
Front
Back of the Gmunchies business card
Back

Project Outcome

Reflections

Client Review

I loved both the website and the complete branding system. The website is incredibly fast and has a strong SEO foundation. I also appreciated Nikola's help with establishing the business's presence on Google and getting everything ready for launch.

Guillermo Guerrero, Gmunchies Vending

My Reflection

The client gave me room to think beyond a single deliverable. Bringing strategy, illustration, digital design and launch support together made the project especially rewarding, and the result gives the business room to grow.

Nikola Dolovski

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