Cavalera Brothers – Official Collaboration
Cavalera Brothers is the official coffee brand created for legendary metal musicians Max and Igor Cavalera. As the project's graphic designer and illustrator, I developed the complete visual identity, creating the original artwork, premium coffee packaging, advertising campaign, social media assets, and exclusive merchandise. Drawing inspiration from Brazil's Indigenous warrior traditions, the artwork combines ceremonial face painting, tribal motifs, and powerful symbolism with contemporary metal aesthetics, creating a distinctive visual identity that celebrates the brothers' Brazilian roots and musical legacy. The coffee packaging was recognized as a Semi-Finalist in the Sprudge Design Awards 2023, celebrating excellence in coffee branding and design. Together, these elements formed a cohesive brand experience across print, digital, retail, and promotional media.
Client: Cavalera Brothers
Recognition: Semi-Finalist - Sprudge Design Awards 2023
Commissioned by: Concept Cafes
Project: Motörhead Coffee
Role: Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Deliverables: Brand Identity • Original Illustration • Packaging Design • Advertising Campaign • Social Media Assets • Merchandise Design • Trailer Truck Illustration
Software: Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Live Product:https://conceptcafescoffee.com/collections/motorhead
Key Visual - The central illustration developed for the Cavalera Coffee brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil's Indigenous warrior traditions. Traditional ceremonial face painting and tribal symbolism were reinterpreted through a bold metal aesthetic, creating a visual identity that reflects the Cavalera Brothers' Brazilian heritage and uncompromising musical legacy.
The design combines original illustration inspired by Brazil's Indigenous warrior traditions with bold typography and production-ready packaging, creating a cohesive visual identity that reflects the Cavalera Brothers' Brazilian heritage and unmistakable metal aesthetic.
Coffee Packaging Design - A premium retail packaging concept showcasing both the front and reverse sides of the Cavalera Coffee package.
Rear Packaging Illustration - An original illustration developed specifically for the back of the package, featuring an endless grave inspired by the name Sepultura ("grave" in Portuguese). Designed to complement the key visual, it extends the campaign's narrative while paying homage to the Cavalera Brothers' musical legacy.
Social Media Advertisement - Promotional artwork created for the campaign launch, translating the visual identity into digital marketing materials while preserving the powerful fusion of Brazilian cultural influences and contemporary metal aesthetics.
Coffee Can Design - An alternative packaging concept featuring a second original illustration inspired by Sepultura's iconic Chaos A.D. album. The artwork pays tribute to one of the most influential records in Brazilian metal while adapting its energy into a bold, production-ready coffee can design that remains cohesive with the Cavalera Coffee brand.
Project Summary
This project demonstrates the development of a complete commercial brand identity, combining illustration, packaging design, advertising, merchandise, and digital marketing into a unified visual experience. Inspired by Brazil's Indigenous heritage and the Cavalera Brothers' influential contribution to metal music, the campaign balances cultural storytelling with bold commercial design.
The coffee packaging was recognized as a Semi-Finalist in the Sprudge Design Awards 2023, highlighting the project's excellence in branding, illustration, and packaging design.