RESTAURANT BRANDING
Cheesy.
Branding · Creative Direction · Strategy · Content Creation · Social Media · Photography · Packaging Design
CHEESY began with a craving and a dream: to bring the flavor, warmth, and nostalgia of Venezuelan cheesy snacks: tequeños & pastelitos to Los Cabos.
The founders had the passion, the recipes, and the vision, but needed help transforming a family favorite into a recognizable, premium food brand that could grow beyond word-of-mouth.
They came to The Mindful Studio with a question:
IN THE LAND OF THE TACO, HOW DO WE TURN SOMETHING AS HUMBLE AS A TEQUEÑO INTO A BELOVED CULTURAL MOVEMENT?
We started with the essence: joy, nostalgia, and connection through food.
FROM THERE, WE BUILT CHEESY’S WORLD FROM SCRATCH THROUGH…
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A playful yet sophisticated brand built on the idea that “comfort food can be cool.” The logo, color palette, and tone of voice capture the spirit of Latin joy; bold, warm, and authentic.
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Created to stand out both on shelves and in cafés, blending vibrant personality with handcrafted detail.
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Shot in natural light, featuring real textures, smiles, and golden tones — everything that makes CHEESY feel like home.
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Designed to spark curiosity, cravings, and emotional connection. Each post told a story of culture, craftsmanship, and celebration.
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We extended the brand into physical space: pop-up activations, collabs, a little window, carts, and displays that invited people to see, smell, and taste the brand in real life.
We handled everything from creative concept to execution, ensuring that CHEESY launched as a fully integrated brand ready to scale.
LAUNCH CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS:
Sold out multiple times within the first weeks of launch.
Established meaningful collabs other brands, cafés and event vendors.
Built an engaged online community through playful, highly shareable content.
Generated consistent brand recognition across locals and tourists alike.
