Ah Machin!

Carne Seca


Branding work for

Ah Machin!

Year

2024

Role

Creative Direction

Branding

Design

Photography

Ah, Machin is a Carne Seca company that uses sustainable and 100% organic resources to produce flavorful Mexican snack. From the hot deserts of Juarez, this ancient snack has been a part of native cultures for thousands of years. They came to us for a rebrand with two goals. The first was to convey the uniquely crave-able flavor of Carne Seca to new audiences. The second was to create a warmer and more approachable brand that felt accessible to all and started as a base for items to be sold in stores. We used a playful color palette with a welcoming custom font that is intended to look and feel like the Southwest. Rather than sticking to typical beef jerky branding tropes, we took inspiration from film and art which is reflected in both the identity and packaging work.

Ah, Machín! hand-drawn illustrations: cow skull, chiles and coyote
Ah, Machín! logo and brand color palette
Ah, Machín! social post: carne seca in the desert, “From Juárez to Colorado”
Ah, Machín! carne seca packaging and product photos with “From Juárez” lettering
Ah, Machín! typography specimen
Man wearing an Ah, Machín! T-shirt with a green back print
Man in a cap wearing an Ah, Machín! T-shirt
Person carrying an Ah, Machín! tote bag
Ah, Machín! billboard with carne seca on a city rooftop
Ah, Machín! patterns in green and red with chile and coyote illustrations
Ah, Machín! patterns in black and yellow with skull illustrations
Ah, Machín! menu, business card and drink branding
Ah, Machín! Instagram posts on a yellow background