Derek&Eric give Lindt’s Easter a golden glow-up

Creative studio Derek&Eric’s latest work for Lindt reimagines the iconic Gold Bunny for Easter 2024, wrapping its charm (and signature red ribbon) around a luxurious new chocolate egg offering.

Easter is no stranger to visual overload, and every year, we’re overwhelmed with imagery of bunnies, chicks, pastel florals and eggs in every hue of the springtime rainbow. So, in a saturated seasonal landscape, how does a heritage brand like Lindt create something that not only feels festive but unmistakably ‘them’?

Derek&Eric’s approach was this: seasonal clichés are out, and standout simplicity is in. The creative studio has taken one of Lindt’s most recognisable brand assets – the beloved Gold Bunny – and extended its signature symbolism to a new hero: the Easter egg.

In this latest Lindt campaign, minimalism meets indulgence, and less is more, but only when what remains is doing the heavy lifting.

“The brief was to create something truly ownable for Easter,” says Derek&Eric managing director Jon Gibbs. “A season that’s increasingly saturated with similar-looking products and familiar visuals.”

Rather than add to the noise, the team leaned into what Lindt already does best by wrapping its signature red ribbon and tiny bell, quite literally, around the new Easter egg design. The result is a striking extension of the Gold Bunny’s brand world that feels fresh but entirely on brand.

It’s a move that feels strategic and emotional and the Gold Bunny isn’t just a seasonal sweet – it’s confectionery iconography. By dressing the egg in its finery, Derek&Eric weren’t simply decorating; they were storytelling. The egg becomes a golden gift, a continuation of Lindt’s visual language of generosity and charm.

Visually, the design cues come straight from the luxury playbook. Deep golds, layered textures, foil accents and subtle embossing all work together to convey indulgence without shouting for attention.

Jon reiterates: “We wanted the design to whisper luxury, not shout it, so every detail was considered, from the way the ribbon wraps to the typeface placement. It was designed to feel simple, but never basic.”

That balance of restraint and richness underpins the campaign’s core creative idea: standout simplicity. It’s not about stripping things back for the sake of it but rather showing confidence in the core idea.

“For us, standout simplicity is about restraint with intent,” Jon explains. “It’s knowing what not to include and trusting the strength of the recognisable details.”

That confidence extends to a conscious decision to avoid Easter’s more obvious visual tropes. While springtime kitsch might have its place, Derek&Eric set out to carve a distinct lane for Lindt.
“Bunnies, chicks, daffodils – those visuals are everywhere at Easter,” says Jon. “We wanted Lindt to feel like it was leading the season, not following it.”

By doubling down on brand storytelling rather than seasonal shorthand, the work feels joyful without becoming generic.

Of course, working with an icon like the Lindt Gold Bunny comes with high expectations, but rather than tiptoe around the brief, the team found a willing partner in the brand. Jon describes it as “a genuine collaboration”, saying, “Lindt trusted us to push their assets in new ways, and that confidence gave us space to think boldly.”

The result is a campaign that feels not only like a celebration of Easter, but a subtle evolution of Lindt’s brand world. It reframes the conversation, making it less about chocolate as a commodity, and more about craft, care, and the emotional resonance of gift-giving.

Early reactions suggest it’s working and Jon hints that “there’s a real sense that Lindt is reclaiming Easter, not just participating in it”. It’s a sentiment that hints at the wider ambition behind the project – not just a seasonal one-off, but a strategic shift in how the brand shows up during key cultural moments.

In an age of limited attention and infinite choice, perhaps it’s no surprise that the most effective designs aren’t the ones that shout the loudest. Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of creative clarity.