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Our Approach

We specialize in strategy, creative, and production, spanning digital and physical projects. Hott Studio is powered by a lean team of two with a network of collaborators, which enables us to bring ideas to life without the bloat of a large agency. In short, we produce the biggest bang for your buck.

Our work is grounded in our philosophy of Minimum Viable Brand. We believe that simplicity, consistency, and potency enable growing brands to punch above their weight. So, we start with strategy to unearth the essential needs of your company. We then go all-in on high-value areas that actually move the needle.


Our Expertise

Brand Development & Strategy

Website Design & Development

Visual Identity & Logos

Social Media Management

Voice & Messaging

Go-To-Market / Campaign Strategy

Talent Sourcing & Management

Video Editing & Production

Customer Insights

Content Marketing Strategy

Creative Direction

Creative Production


Selected Projects

↓ Click on each project to explore the case studies.

Selected Projects


The Team

Darel and Brandon are the creative duo behind Hott Studio. We are both Stanford d.school-trained designers with nearly two decades of combined experience as both consultants for and operators of startups and small brands. We like to take a scrappy, strategic, and human-centered approach to our work. We combine our brand, marketing, design, and operations expertise to bring inspiring and culturally relevant creative projects to life.