Harless and Hugh

Branding, print collateral, photos from Julia Ross

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In the mid-1900’s, Harless Hugh transitioned from his family farming business and opened a service station in Etowah, Georgia. Decades and two generations later, his grandaughter saught to open a coffee shop in her hometown of Bay City, Michigan and carry over the values of a community-centered and generous service station.

We worked with Harless and Hugh to create a brand that embodies humility and hospitality. The mantra “Give more than you take” was added to the brand as a callback to her family’s posture to always be the helper.

Split image — latte art in a white cup on a dark cafe table; Harless and Hugh thin-line goddess illustration logo
Gold script Harless and Hugh lettering mounted on a dark gray textured wall exterior
Harless and Hugh espresso menu card and brunch menu card side by side — coffee drinks list and brunch items with logo
Split image — bright airy coffee shop interior with wood tables; two pencils with Harless and Hugh script on a hexagonal tile surface
Split image — Give and Take illustrated mural with plants on a white wall; Harless and Hugh Give and Take Bay City Michigan logo
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White Harless and Hugh paper coffee cup with Give More Than You Take tagline sitting in snow
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Circular Give More Than You Take Harless and Hugh sticker on a dark background
Row of Harless and Hugh branded thermos cups and travel mugs in white, black, and brown on a rustic wooden shelf
Split image — mug of drip coffee with car keys on a table; gray Harless and Hugh t-shirt hanging on a hanger
Harless and Hugh coffee shop outdoor sign reading Coffee, Daily Brunch and Baked Goods with logo and coffee bags on the counter