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Vela™  • Declassified
A modern launch for a sustainable industrial product line

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Client since 2017

Challenge

Go-to-market Strategy for a Transformational Vendor

Seaman Paper, the leading global manufacturer of lightweight paper packaging solutions, developed 100% recyclable tissue bags, designed to replace the popular non-biodegradable poly bags. The group called on L+R to define the go-to-market strategy and create the foundation of its visual identity through a digital presence that matched the transformational nature of its product.

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Solution

Technology-Enabled Design

L+R worked with leadership at Seaman Paper to develop the brand positioning, the name, and the visual identity. The website was used as both a B2B and B2C informative and interactive call to action. The site provides insights about Vela™ and its value proposition, inviting those interested to engage further with the sales and marketing team. Honest and impactful, the site succeeds in drawing prospects through the sales funnel.

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Impact

Secures Top Customers, Coverage, & Awards

Seaman Paper and its Vela™ brand launched successfully securing partnerships with international apparel brands such as Kelly Slater’s Outerknown, Mara Hoffman, Faherty, and surfdome. In addition, the work with Seaman Paper and the L+R team has been recognized for the branding, positioning and strategy, securing Indigo Design Awards for logos, branding, promotional material and website design for Social Change.

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The Bottom Line

Vela needed a go-to-market identity for recyclable packaging designed to replace plastic poly bags. The broader challenge is turning a material innovation into a value proposition buyers can understand and act on. L+R turns emerging technology into competitive advantage through strategic design, technical execution, and meticulous craft, using AI selectively where it supports practical market decisions. At L+R, emerging technology becomes competitive advantage through strategy, technical execution, and craft, with AI brought in only where it can improve a real business outcome.

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