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[Project context]
COMMERICAL FOR HERRADURA’S LEGEND TEQUILA.

[Client] Herradura

[Year] 2020

A commercial for Herradura’s Legend tequila, using macro transitions to connect the material qualities of charred oak with the form of the bottle.

[HLG-20]

[Industry] FOOD & DRINK / LUXURY

[Format] COMMERCIAL / MOTION DESIGN

[Role] DESIGN AND DIRECTION IN COLLABORATION WITH GREY CANADA.

[Client] Herradura

[Year] 2020

[DELIVERABLES] 30-SECOND COMMERCIAL / SOCIAL CUTDOWNS

Why

Herradura required a commercial to introduce Legend as an ultra-premium product within its range.

The challenge was to convey a sense of quality and craftsmanship without relying on traditional luxury cues. The film needed to feel refined and controlled, while still holding visual interest.

How

We built the commercial around a series of macro transitions that connect the material origins of the product to its final form.

Charred oak surfaces morph and resolve into glass, creating a continuous thread between the barrel and the bottle. Each shot is designed to feel deliberate in both movement and timing, balancing precision with softness.

The sequence draws on the language of perfume advertising while introducing more abstract transitions, allowing the material to carry the narrative rather than relying on overt storytelling.

Outcome

The commercial presents the product through its material qualities, using transformation to connect process and result.

By keeping the visuals focused and controlled, the work establishes a clear tone that supports the positioning of Legend as a premium product.