When Portland Espresso Roasters discovered Oregon Public Broadcasting was shedding federal funding, they knew they needed to assist. Working immediately with OPB, Portland Espresso Roasters developed OPBeans, a brand new mix of coffees produced by ladies primarily based in Honduras. Proceeds will assist help Oregon public media and showcase stunning illustrated Oregon landscapes on the packaging.
The illustrations are by Portland Espresso Roaster’s Taylor Engel and the packaging design was achieved in-house by the corporate’s design staff. Engel drew from private inspiration for the landscapes. “It’s nice to have the ability to draw by myself journey experiences as a lifelong Oregonian for instance this bag,” says Engel, “I’ve fond recollections of listening to OPB on lengthy card rides, when touring, or simply working errands round city so bringing these two experiences collectively has been such a particular venture in my profession.”
The bag options Mount Hood, Haystack Rock at Cannon Seashore, Crater Lake, and Smith Rock State Park.
We spoke with Artistic Model Supervisor Taylor Engel to study extra.
Inform us extra concerning the inspiration behind this design.
We needed the design to replicate Oregon as an entire, to higher specific how OPB is a information supply for all of Oregon. In an preliminary assembly, the phrase “from the desert to the coast” was an inspiration for the design of the bag. By dedicating every panel of the bag to an iconic piece of Oregon’s panorama, we expect we’ve introduced that inspiration to life.
From first imaginative and prescient to closing product, how lengthy did the design course of take?
We first reached out to OPB proper after the federal funding finish announcement. Beginning in October 2025 we labored collectively to provide you with plans and concepts of how we may very well be of assist. As soon as we landed on a collaborative espresso mix as the tactic, we then started brainstorming what design components would finest replicate this collaboration, lastly launching OPBeans in Could 2026.
Are there key components of the packaging meant to coach the buyer?
OPBeans espresso is exclusive in that’s produced by ladies in Honduras. We’re proud to showcase the espresso from the COMPIPRONIL and CAUFUL cooperatives from over 400 ladies farmers. This truth is highlighted on the aspect panel of the packaging. Brewing ideas are included on the opposite aspect panel of the bag, and tasting notes are included on the entrance.
OPBeans is out there to buy on Portland Espresso Roasters web site, at their cafe places, and Portland-area New Seasons and Fred Meyer shops.
The Espresso Design characteristic sequence in 2026 is introduced in partnership with noissue.
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