The Creative Pack Goes To Santa Barbara

This year, The Creative Pack celebrates its 11th anniversary! To mark the occasion, Danielle and the team traveled to sunny Santa Barbara for their annual retreat. Sometimes referred to as the “American Riviera,” the city is known for its beautiful beaches, Mediterranean climate, Spanish Colonial architecture and burgeoning food scene—perfect ingredients for a weekend getaway. […]

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TCP’s Favorite Pantry Items

A trip to the grocery store can be a surprisingly time-consuming proposition—especially for those of us who work in the food business. What might be a quick errand for others often turns into a full-blown field study for us. Always on the lookout for the latest flavor mashups, clever packaging innovations, or that unexpected cult-favorite […]

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The Eddy

Nestled in the heart of sunny Santa Barbara, The Eddy is your friendly neighborhood corner store—with a twist. Sure, you can swing by for groceries, gifts, and everyday essentials, but it’s also so much more than your typical convenience stop. The Eddy doubles as a lively community hub, where locals gather for art classes, pop-up […]

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Header image with a red-orange border and cream center. Black text on the right reads "Market Place microgrocery store". On the left is a simple black line illustration of the Market Place microgrocery store in Hong Kong.

Market Place in Hong Kong

Tucked inside iSQUARE in Tsim Sha Tsui, the energetic shopping and nightlife district of Kowloon in Hong Kong, is Market Place. At first glance, it appears much like many small convenience focused grocery stores found in similar locations around the world, but once inside, you will find a bright, spotlessly clean environment that is an […]

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Design Skill Award Winner 2025

Exciting News!We’re honored to have won two Design Skill Awards—a Silver for our work on Fresh Thyme Market’s Facial Care, and a Bronze for Rosie’s Ecomm Cookie Box. Fresh Thyme Market’s Facial Care We’ve partnered with Fresh Thyme Market for over a decade, and this project was a refreshing departure from their established look. While […]

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GDUSA Digital Design Award Winner 2025

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve won a 2025 Digital Design Award for our work with Mother’s Market on the launch of their new (redesigned) website. The site strikes a balance between modern and elevated design and ease of navigation, thoughtfully reflecting Mother’s current brand look and feel. With a clean, calm, and contemporary aesthetic, […]

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Get To Know The Team – Emily

Meet Emily. She’s your go-to contact at TCP, making sure every project runs smoothly from kickoff to final delivery. Emily is the bridge between clients and our creative team, keeping communication clear and timelines on track (even when designers want to keep perfecting forever). Beyond project wrangling, she’s our in-house expert on plants, fitness, and […]

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From Kitchens to Carts: How Celebrity Chefs Are Elevating Aisles & Shaping What We Eat

Once the stars of cooking shows and glossy cookbooks, celebrity chefs have evolved into culinary entrepreneurs, blending kitchen chops with marketing savvy. From signature sauces to pre-cooked pasta that practically flirts from the shelf, today’s food icons aren’t just feeding appetites—they’re shaping what we crave, how we shop, and how we cook, one branded product […]

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From Red Carpets to Refrigerators: The World of Celebrity CPG Brands

Once upon a time, celebrity partnerships meant perfume commercials with dramatic wind machines, smoldering stares in Guess jeans, and perfectly airbrushed faces whispering, “Because you’re worth it.” But fast-forward to 2025, and the rules of fame have shifted. These days, celebs aren’t just the glamorous face of a brand—they are the brand. Fame has spilled […]

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Get to Know The Team – Danielle

Since The Creative Pack is now 11 (Wow, time flies!), we thought it would be a great time to reintroduce ourselves and help you get to know the team better. Over the next months, we’ll be sharing a bit about each team member—from how long they’ve been with TCP and what their favorite part of […]

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