
Makai
Toward the sea
Brand Strategy Development / Visual Identity Design / Brand Voice Development / Brand Implementation / Brand Management / Integrated Marketing / Experiential
Overview
In the 1800s, Hawaiians combined the words “ma” and “kai” to mean “toward the sea”. Today, Makai brings the spirit of the sea to lifeguard-style hats constructed from quality materials, designed for any type of lifestyle.
Challenge
Makai’s parent company reached out to Remixed to originate a hat brand for the lifeguard lifestyle. From researching names to developing a house style guide, the requirements were vast.
Solution
Remixed researched and tested numerous names and messaging, prior to landing on Makai Hat Company. It was smooth sailing from there, creating bespoke catalogs meant to emulate 90s surf magazines to hang tags and display units made from postconsumer waste, each with reusable components.


