This series grew out of a collaboration with MAN, an attempt to translate taste, aroma, and sensation into visual form.

Initially, the project was meant to draw from my existing work to update the visual identity of MAN’s coffee lines. Instead, I gave in to the idea of creating a distinct visual experience for each line, making every piece fit its own character.

These eleven colored pencil works on paper explore the shift between warmth and coldness, moving through notes of fruit, chocolate, cream, nuttiness, and spice. They capture bright tropical flavors alongside the delicate balance between bitterness and acidity, building compositions that weigh lightness against density, softness against sharpness. Translating these sensory details and moods onto paper has been one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences, turning into a meaningful step toward more abstract work.

My gratitude to MAN for this delicious, adventurous journey.

Discover more about the project and coffee lines at manroasters.com.