Portfolio Category: Naming

Hemera Spa Lounge

Naming

Your Wellness Escape

Hemera Spa Lounge

Your Wellness Escape

THE BRAND

Positioning itself to be the ultimate wellness destination, Hemera promotes accessible luxury, signature services, and an overall experience of warmth and comfort. Their goal is to give your weary spirit a glow-up you never thought you needed.

scope of work

Naming
Brand Identity
Print Design
Verbal Identity

ACCOLADE

ASEAN-KOREA Excellent Design Semi-finalists

‘Hemera’ came about when we played around with the idea of clients as royals taking a break from their queenly and kingly duties. Hemera is the goddess of daytime or the sun, a symbol for energy and vitality, which what the brand is all about – a place to relax, rejuvenate, and pamper oneself.

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The identity is inspired by lightness and fluidity. As its namesake stands for life, the brand encourages a lifestyle of wellness and skincare through creating novel relaxation experiences unique to them.
Image of the brand logo on a glass wall
Brand application on calling card, envelope, and letterform
Brand logo on menu design and calling card
It was a natural progression to use the sun as the emblem of the logo, which denotes strength and good energy. We paired it with a sleek sans-serif font for sophistication and professionalism. The color landscape is composed of earth tones with a more quiet shade of yellow to maintain the brand’s position of being gender-neutral.
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The product packaging adapted a sophisticated design to continue the narrative of Hemera being a premium brand, because first impressions are very important. Clients are treated to a very personalized experience, as they can test out the oils prior to using them and choose what they like best. 
Brand application of the logo on a business card

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Avenida ’59

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Island Girl Summer Collection Campaign

Avenida ’59

Island Girl Summer Collection Campaign

Founded on the shores of beautiful Boracay Island in the Philippines, Island Girl is a resort brand that specializes in a vast range of hand-woven, hand-crafted natural, indigenous materials found in our Islands. They combine  old-world handcrafting skills and indigenous materials with the latest trends of today to come up with a range that is fashionable as much as it is all natural.​​​​​​​

THE CAMPAIGN

This season, travel down an exotic setting and beyond! Soak up the bold vibrant colors that mimic the streets of Old Havana and the vivid coasts of the Philippines. Island Girl’s newest collection, Avenida ’59 plays up retro hues with rich textures and simple silhouettes that go with Caribbean-style motifs. Here’s a collection that gives anyone the perfect excuse to don sexy flamenco ruffles or light breezy dresses at any time of the day!

scope of work

Campaign Launch
Creative Direction
Copywriting
Photography​​​​​​​
Styling​​​​​​​
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An image of a woman wearing a hat with earrings and a woman wearing a bandana with earrings

“Havana Oh Na Na” has had us dreaming of Cuba’s tropical allure and old world charm and Avenida ‘59, is a reflection of just that!  Island Girl’s summer 2018 collection evokes an easy stride, whether you’re in the lush tropics of the Philippines or the festive streets of Old Havana.

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Inspired from our idea of summer—as zesty as the lime wedge of your Mojito—each hand-crafted piece can take you from posh date nights to casual beach getaways in a jiff.
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an image of a hand holding hand bags and a woman wearing a red dress holding a pink clutch bag
an image of a woman wearing a red dress holding a clutch bag with words Avenida '59
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​​​​​Visit Island girl and take a piece of paradise with you.

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Heritage

Naming

Island Girl 2018 Campaign

Heritage

Island Girl 2018 Campaign

Founded on the shores of beautiful Boracay Island in the Philippines, Island Girl is a resort brand that specializes in a vast range of hand-woven, hand-crafted natural, indigenous materials found in our Islands. They combine  old-world handcrafting skills and indigenous materials with the latest trends of today to come up with a range that is fashionable as much as it is all natural.​​​​​​​

THE CAMPAIGN

Inspired by the iconic Peacock chair, the new collection embraces the Filipino craft of rattan weaving that dates back generations ago. Island Girl wanted to honor this traditional practice by reinterpreting the piece that launched the Philippine furniture industry into the international spotlight during the 70’s. Elizabeth Taylor, Brigitte Bardot, Diana Ross, and Zsa Zsa Gabor are just few of the stellar celebrities who have been famously photographed in a Peacock chair.

scope of work

Campaign Launch
Creative Direction
Copywriting
Photography​​​​​​​
Styling​​​​​​​

The cage bags are handcrafted with rattan, and feature detachable sling straps. Beyond being a simple accessory, it is an original creation with a rich history that reflects the extraordinary skills of Filipino weavers and the beauty of our Filipino culture.

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Heritage collection sought to capture a modern, relevant and timeless aesthetic. By building on theses identity, we were able to accentuate Filipino craftmanship in a rustic contemporary fashion. 
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A true marriage of fashion, function and heritage, the Heritage collection celebrates the present by paying homage to the past.
​​​​​​​ Visit Island girl and take a piece of paradise with you.

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