Case study — Tropikly Ingredients

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Client Tropikly Ingredients
Year 2021
Disciplines
PhotographyFilmmakingDigital ContentWeb Design
(01) — Context

A Guatemalan brand built around the distinctive flavors of native chiles — a visual story built on one idea: every flavor has an origin.

Tropikly came to Finesse with a strong product and a deep connection to Guatemala, but its visual communication did not yet express what made the brand unique. We saw an opportunity to connect each product with its region — ingredients, people, landscapes and traditions — while strengthening its presence across digital channels.

We developed a visual language through product photography, editorial imagery and video content: a distinctive, independent aesthetic rooted in Guatemala yet relevant to a modern retail audience.

(02) — Process
(01)

Discovery

We immersed ourselves in Tropikly's story, products and connection to Guatemala, identifying the idea that would guide the creative direction: every flavor has an origin.

(02)

Creative exploration

We traveled across regions of Guatemala, documenting landscapes, people, culture and ingredients through product photography, editorial imagery and filmmaking.

(03)

Visual & digital system

An extensive content library and website that brought the brand's story, products and visual direction into one cohesive digital experience.

(03) — Selected frames
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