Hot Chiu is a boutique Asian hot sauce company based in London with a focus on making delicious, unique and memorable condiments. Sheryl Chiu-Sosnov, the energy and inspiration behind Hot Chiu, takes you right back to the traditional use of Asian condiments, bursting with flavour. However, there is nothing traditional about her contemporary recipes.
White Bear Studio’s challenge was to create an unforgettable and vibrant brand, one that would be instantly recognisable. It needed to evoke the energy of traditional Asia but appeal to a more contemporary adventure-seeking Western audience.
- Sheryl Chiu-Sosnov
Founder
White Bear Studio’s design inspiration came from researching Asian heritage, it was during this research they discovered that each Asian country has a national Dragon. As each flavour was based on the great tastes of China, Japan and Thailand this concept married superbly with the brand story. The perfect metaphor for an Asian hot sauce that awakens your taste buds and fires up your senses.
Crafted like the products themselves, every part of the design was hand-drawn from the brand to each dragon. The usage of overlaying colours helps to represent the three strong and differing flavours while simultaneously nodding to traditional Asian art.
