Sleep
or die
woman in a black dress lying on the concrete ground outside

Sleep is essential… and ignored. Most sleep brands feel soft, clinical, or preachy; none match the intensity of modern life or the internet’s cadence.

The goal: create a Gen-Z targeted brand that meets people where they are, scrolling, overstimulated, self-aware, and uses sharp, memorable creative to make better sleep feel urgent, obvious, and desirable.

Sleep Or Die™ is a bold, anti-traditional brand creating innovative sleep products for a world in desperate need for better sleep.

The project set out to define a distinct position, voice, and visual system that could cut through wellness noise and spark a “sleep revolution.” The work needed to feel brutally honest, culturally fluent, and built for virality.

brand strategy & positioning
visual identity system
CPG packaging (copy & design)
social/content strategy
website design & development
product & brand photography

woman in a black dress sleeping on a concrete column in the shade
woman looking forward in linen blazer

The engagement began with positioning the brand as the honest disruptor in sleep, plain-spoken, culture-literate, and unafraid to call out the problem. Strategy translated into a voice system built on brutal clarity, wit, and brevity, paired with visual direction that favours low-lift, high-impact content.

woman stretching her arms up into the sky with the wind blowing her top
woman leaning casually on concrete fountain
woman stretching her arms up into the sky with the wind blowing her top

The brand now has a powerful identity and a bold, unmistakable voice that stands apart from wellness clichés. The website design reinforces this disruptive positioning; built to feel raw, fast, and scroll-friendly while guiding visitors clearly toward product education and purchase. Paired with strong packaging and product messaging, the site creates a seamless path from curiosity to conversion.

Editorial Styling

Street Photography

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