04/15/2026
Not every project makes it to market, and that’s okay! Okatora Kombucha was a fully developed brand concept rooted in a unique blend of Japanese and Turkish influence. A premium, refrigerated glass bottle product paired with a more casual, shelf-stable sub-brand, OkAt. Two distinct identities. One cohesive system.
Okatora was designed to feel refined, grounded, and sophisticated. The “Hill Tiger” concept drove a strong, iconic visual language built around balance and control.
OkAt took a different approach. Looser, more expressive, and youthful. Inspired by the Turkish phrase for “shoot arrow,” it leaned into a more playful tone with a bold, hand-drawn style.
The product never launched, but the work still has value. Projects like this are where ideas get pushed further. Where systems get built. Where style evolves. Not everything needs to see the light of day to be worth doing. Sometimes the process is the value.