About Amanda and Eye Candy Design
We are a branding agency near London, Ontario, designing for the food industry in the areas of branding and packaging, styling, and interior design.
Whether an aspiring startup or an older unknown, we use our experience and intuition to excavate a brand’s DNA.
Our job is to help the creators behind the world’s best-tasting foods establish a brand that’s as much of a delight to the eye as it is to the palate.
An agency approach without agency fees
Your company gets a team particular to your needs, with direct communication, plenty of collaboration, and quick turnarounds.
We help with logos, packaging, marketing collateral and more-all with a simplicity that can compete with the most recognizable brands in the industry. We have a soft spot for ethnic and cultural brands looking to bring their products to a more mainstream market.
We are your customer.
Owner Amanda DeVries is a female person of colour, mother of three, and the primary shopper in her family.
We are the complete package.
We create space for success by creating the branding, packaging, and supporting assets that accelerate your product to being a category leader.
We have the right ingredients
17+ years of experience
Engineering Degree
Network of strategists, copywriters, illustrators, translators, photographers, and compliance reviewers to get the job done
PRESS
ASSOCIATIONS
OUR DESIGN CAPABILITIES
BRANDING
Positioning
Brand Personality
Visual Identity
Brand Standards
and Guides
PACKAGING DESIGN
CPG Packaging Strategy
Consumer Research
Concept and Execution
Production Management
Mockup packaging for sales presentations
AND MORE
Pitch Decks
Sell Sheets
Tradeshow Booths
Shopify and Squarespace Website Design
Vehicle Wraps
The Team
AMANDA DEVRIES
Owner, Designer
Being of Indian heritage means that food makes up 80% of Amanda’s family's conversations. Having a husband who operates an organic vegetable farm doesn't help much, either! This environment meant an career path that inevitably ended up in food.
Amanda DeVries is a designer of 19 years. She spent 10 years in Ottawa, where governmental agencies kept her busy but not terribly inspired. Moving to SW Ontario in 2009 presented her with the opportunity to work with small businesses and real people.
In her past life she was an electrical engineer which made her no stranger to project management, budgets and timelines.
She also works in prop styling and interior design consulting. You will often catch her in the kitchen trying to upgrade her Indian culinary skills or rummaging through a vintage store.
EMILY BARNES
Designer, Illustrator, and Muralist
Emily is currently based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Shortly after graduating from the University of Hartford’s Hartford Art School, she began creative freelancing full time.
Her work combines slick graphic design and typography with illustrative elements and bright colors. Dabbling in many different markets, her practice spans between the food and beverage industry all the way to California’s entertainment industry.
She expresses gratitude for her career as it has allowed her to deeper understand different communities and create lasting relationships with her clients.
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Amanda. She is professional and we love her design work.”
“I’m looking for that collaborative effort in design and a designer who can lead me....Amanda is very aligned with mission-based food companies!”
“Amanda was amazing to work with. She went over and above helping us brand out food products and retail space....If you are looking for someone who is knowledgeable, talented and has an eye for uniqueness - Amanda is it!!!!”