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Mitti Ki Chitthi — A Lay’s x PepsiCo India Campaign

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Soil. Potato. Chips. Every great brand story begins beneath the surface. Mitti Ki Chitthi — meaning “A Letter from the Soil” — is a powerful brand campaign by Lay’s and PepsiCo India , conceptualized and creatively led by Thaldev Kaim , Associate Director of Design at PepsiCo India. The campaign reimagines how a global snack brand can reconnect with its local roots. It uses the power of Strategic Design and Packaging Design Innovation to remind consumers of one simple truth: “Great chips begin with great soil.” The Seed: Designing From the Ground Up  When you hold a bag of Lay’s chips, you’re holding the result of countless hands, endless care, and the living earth that makes it possible. But how often do we stop and think about where it all begins? That’s the question at the heart of Mitti Ki Chitthi — translated as “A Letter from the Soil.” The campaign was born from a simple yet profound idea: to reconnect consumers with the source of their food and honor the farmers wh...

The Soul of Legendary Design

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Legendary Design: The Art of Timeless Quality Author : ✍️ By Thaldev Kaim -  Associate Director, Design – PepsiCo India            Award-Winning Design Leader | Brand Innovator | Cultural Storyteller As a designer, I’ve always believed that true quality isn’t about trends or checklists — it’s about creating moments that feel magical. Every swipe, every tap, every glance at a screen should connect with people on a deeper level. That’s what legendary design is all about. Unleashing the Power of Quality: 1. Quality is Personal Greatness: Pure Intentions:   Quality ain’t just ticking boxes; it’s about pouring your spirit into every pixel. When you craft with passion, the world feels that vibe. Masterful Precision:   In legendary design , nothing is accidental. Every element is a deliberate stroke in a masterpiece. Emotional Fire:   The best designs hit you in the heart — they make you feel seen, hear...

Self-Taught vs. Formally Trained: My Journey as a Designer

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 Thaldev Kaim Associate Director, Design – PepsiCo India Award-Winning Design Leader | Brand Innovator | Cultural Storyteller Biography:  Thaldev Kaim is a self-taught Indian designer, creative strategist, and Associate Director of Design at PepsiCo India . Known for fusing cultural storytelling with global brand innovation, Kaim leads the creative vision for some of India’s most iconic snack and beverage brands—including Lay’s, Pepsi, 7UP, and Mirinda. With formal degrees in Economics (Delhi University) and Marketing (IIM Bangalore), Kaim took an unconventional path—teaching himself design and rising through India’s top creative agencies before joining PepsiCo in 2019. Today, he is one of the most awarded design leaders in the country, with over 90 accolades across forums such as Cannes Lions, D&AD, Kyoorius, ABBYs , and PepsiCo’s Chairman’s Award —the company’s highest internal honor, which he received in 2023. Design Leadership at PepsiCo Since joining PepsiCo India...