Marou Chocolate

Joshua  Breidenbach

Marou sourced cacao, from seven small family farms located in southern Vietnam, to make chocolate. Bright colors derived from the fresh cacao pods at the farms identify various products in a range. Re-worked traditional lattice patterns received hand-drawn cacao pods and auspicious clouds. Typography carries inspiration from early modern French signage found in Vietnam, noting the origin of cacao in Vietnam. The packaging is hand-printed in gold ink.

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    Joshua  Breidenbach, Vietnam (2019)

    Joshua Breidenbach is the founding partner and Executive Creative Director of Rice, a strategic branding company based in Vietnam. Guided by the belief that bold, unifying ideas can move millions...

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    Marou sourced cacao, from seven small family farms located in southern Vietnam, to make chocolate. Bright colors derived from the fresh cacao pods at the farms identify various products in a range. Re-worked traditional lattice patterns received hand-drawn cacao pods and auspicious clouds. Typography carries inspiration from early modern French signage found in Vietnam, noting the origin of cacao in Vietnam. The packaging is hand-printed in gold ink.

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    Joshua  Breidenbach, Vietnam (2019)

    Joshua Breidenbach is the founding partner and Executive Creative Director of Rice, a strategic branding company based in Vietnam. Guided by the belief that bold, unifying ideas can move millions, he uses design to explore meaning, build connection, and contribute to positive change. Joshua’s work spans global organizations like Apple, UNICEF, and Uniqlo, as well as pioneering Vietnamese brands like Marou Chocolate and 4P’s. His cross-cultural practice reflects a deep love of discovery and a strong belief in what’s possible when diverse perspectives come together. He speaks internationally about how creative excellence—when paired with a founder’s mindset—can unlock disproportionate impact. His focus is on pop-driven, practical ideas that align ambition with transformation. Joshua's work has earned recognition from D&AD, Red Dot, Type Directors Club, and more, and has been featured in Monocle, Wallpaper UK, It’s Nice That, and leading design publications from Taschen, Gestalten, and Counter-Print.

    Lectures

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    Seeking the Unexpected

    (2018)

    • HOW, United States

    Discovery and Design

    (2017)

    • -ING, Dubai

    What Am I Doing Here?

    (2018)

    • WeWork, Vietnam

    PLASTICPeople

    (2021)

    • Dieline Conference, United States

    Agencies

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    Awards

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    • 2015

    Red Dot
    • 2015

    Pentawards
    • 2015

    Graphis
    • 2016

    TDC
    • 2015

    IDA
    • 2021

    Top Awards Asia
    • 2015

    Graphis
    • 2022

    Pentawards
    • 2018

    Dieline Awards
    • 2018

    Red Dot
    • 2020

    Monotype Champions
    • 2023

    D&AD