INDUSTRY

Incense Sticks
and Fragrances

SCOPE

Consumer Research, Packaging Systems, Product Strategy

Hoovu

​​A FRESH, FLORAL TAKE ON TRADITION

In the sacred space between flower and prayer, Hoovu found its purpose. This unique brand, which delivers fresh prayer flowers, is a beautiful meeting point of modernity and tradition, transforming a simple service into a thread in the eternal tapestry of daily devotion.

Our consumer immersions revealed the apprehensions and aspirations people carry into their rituals, and how everyday choices are elevated into divine offerings. This insight led us to the ancient wisdom of the Panchbootas (the five elements — earth, water, fire, air and space), which flow through all creation and are an integral part of the daily Hindu puja. We interpreted them through the sacred Mudras, said to help channel our energy and form a deeper connection with the divine. Illustrated elements inspired by temple structures encase our Mudras, signifying the gateways to spiritual elevation and inner peace.

The language of devotion, interpreted through design

We interpreted the five elements through the sacred Mudras, said to help channel our energy and form a deeper connection with the divine. Illustrated elements inspired by temple structures encase our Mudras, signifying the gateways to spiritual elevation and inner peace.

Of celestial conduits, sacred gateways and divine thresholds

We needed packaging that felt native to the ritual, an inextricable part of it. The Vaayu Mudra – embodying wind, the bridge between devotee and deity – became our visual anchor. We encased these sacred gestures within Gopuram-inspired illustrations, evoking the temple gateways that mark the threshold between the everyday and the divine.

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Rhea Karuturi

~ Co-founder, Hoovu Fresh

From the very beginning, they approached our project with a depth of thoughtfulness and research that set them apart.

Working with Stratedgy was an incredible experience for both Yeshoda and me. From the very beginning, they approached our project with a depth of thoughtfulness and research that set them apart. They didn't just focus on design-they immersed themselves in understanding our customers, our stakeholders, and, most importantly, the core of what we were trying to achieve. What we appreciated most was how they pushed us to think beyond our initial question, challenging us to see our brand and product through a whole new lens.

The outcome was far more than just a design-it was a strategic perspective that reshaped our approach entirely. It was a pleasure to collaborate with Kruti and Krupa, brainstorming at all hours and refining ideas together. Their passion, creativity, and commitment made the entire process both insightful and rewarding. We couldn't have asked for a better branding partner!

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