Jouef

Model trains: a story of nostalgia and intergenerational sharing

Schools - Rebranding & Brand Repositioning (2024)

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Context

Jouef, an iconic French brand from the 70s to the 90s, known for its model trains and road circuits, was founded in 1944. Despite its past popularity, it is now struggling to reinvent itself, hampered by successive acquisitions and a difficulty in adapting to a constantly evolving toy market.

Potential targets

The parents

Role

Brand analysis and creation of a new identity, graphic designer

How can we revive a forgotten toy brand that is deeply rooted in our parents' childhood memories?

Climb aboard your memories with JOUEF

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Guidelines

- Encourage the creation of shared memories by transforming model railroading into an intergenerational family activity.

- Stimulate children's creativity and critical thinking through a fun and educational experience.

- Become the instinctive choice for parents to share their childhood memories with the next generation.

Logo

Palette

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Typographie

Jouef typography league spartan libre baskerville font duo

Pattern

Pattern jouef

Visual

Vintage aesthetic, playing on lines to represent intergenerational transmission and sharing

Personality

Warm, friendly, nostalgic, vintage

Activations

- Influence contest
- Pop-up café at Gare de l'Est
- Tramway wrap
- Outdoor poster
- TV campaign
- Special edition book sales with J'aime Lire and Géo Magazine

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