Cheese Foundry

Despite the limited range of raw materials, approximately 500 varieties of cheese recognized by the International Dairy Federation are produced. Cheese is the most diverse group of dairy products and is, arguably, the most academically interesting and challenging. While many dairy products—if properly manufactured and stored—are biologically, biochemically and chemically very stable, cheeses are, in contrast, biologically and biochemically active, and, consequently undergo changes in flavor, texture, and functionality, to a degree which is variety dependent, during storage.

We wanted to reflect this complexity through our multi-faceted, data-driven identity system. The patterns are determined by the method of production, the colors by the type of milk and the aroma, and the height by the age and hardness of the cheese, and the cut by the risk of extinction. We use these factors of categorization to paint a story about each individual cheese, highlighting the unique and traditional processes that go into the wonderful craft of cheesemaking.
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The Cheese Foundry is bold, playful, and dynamic, inviting us to embrace the traditional roots of cheesemaking through a contemporary lens. It evolves with the seasons, introducing new cheeses from traditional cheesemongers to join the spotlight every quarter. The logo is divided into four quadrants, representing the change of each season: blue for winter, orange for summer, purple for fall, and green for spring.