Hella Hot

Duration

5 Weeks

TEAM

Solo

SERVICES

Branding, Packaging, Typography, Photography

TOOLS

Brand & Packaging Designer

Hella Hot

Duration

5 Weeks

TEAM

Solo

SERVICES

Branding, Packaging, Typography, Photography

TOOLS

Brand & Packaging Designer

Hella Hot

Duration

5 Weeks

TEAM

Solo

SERVICES

Branding, Packaging, Typography, Photography

TOOLS

Brand & Packaging Designer

OUTCOMES

3 photoshoots inspired a revamp of Minot's entire communications system across email marketing and social media strategy.

300+ Assets

Three lifestyle campaigns crafted and photographed for multi-channel use.

52% Open Rates

From clicks to customers via thoughtful lifestyle positioning.

Unified Social Strategy

One visual language across email, Pinterest, and Instagram.

300+ Assets

Three lifestyle campaigns crafted and photographed for multi-channel use.

52% Open Rates

From clicks to customers via thoughtful lifestyle positioning.

Unified Social Strategy

One visual language across email, Pinterest, and Instagram.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

A hot honey that's equal parts sweet and heat.

Hella Hot is a hot honey brand that blends together my home and culture: Oakland's vibrant street art scene and Italian culinary tradition. Infused with Calabrian chilies, this condiment needed packaging as bold and flavorful as what's inside the bottle.

Hella Hot is a hot honey brand that blends together my home and culture: Oakland's vibrant street art scene and Italian culinary tradition. Infused with Calabrian chilies, this condiment needed packaging as bold and flavorful as what's inside the bottle.

Process

Process

From street art archives to honey experiments, here's how Hella Hot came to life.

MOODBOARD

MOODBOARD

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Moodboard

I pulled my inspirations from eye-catching condiment brands and Oakland’s street art archives.

HAND LETTERING

From street art archives to honey experiments, here's how Hella Hot came to life.

HAND LETTERING

Hand Lettering Exploration

I experimented with mixing the anatomy of the typefaces DX Slight and Estrella Early.

HONEY TYPOGRAPHY

Honey Typography

I wanted to bring honey-like dimension to my typography through highlights and depth. Using an actual honey bottle, I squeezed custom honey letterforms, and the resulting texture brought an authentic, tactile quality that couldn't be achieved digitally.

Final Design

FINAL DESIGN

Bold typography, vibrant colors, and Oakland energy in every drizzle. It's HELLA HOT!

The final label captures the bold, playful energy I was aiming for. Next step: getting Hella Hot on store shelves!

Final Design