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Danny D's

A playful blend of quirky type and custom illustrations by Chadwick Tolley reflect the small-town southern roots of Danny D’s BBQ and steak sauces. The trick was to 1.) communicate its home-made history, and 2.) not kill the charm by making the brand look too big or established.

We interviewed the actual Danny D to get some stories for each of the sauces (printed on the sides). His answers were so short and modest and true that we decided any embellishing would not improve them.

 Stories on the sides:  BBQ  One night when the kids were gone, Danny D made himself some sauce. He knew it was good enough to sell when he kept eatin’ it on plain bread.  Perfect on any pork, chicken or beef.  MUSTARD  People liked Danny D’s first B
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