Hot Boys Cry
( Social Identity Design )
Centered around the powerful movement encouraging men to show more emotions, we poured our creativity into designing the social identity, bringing this important message to life.

Type: Creative Direction, Creative Concept, Visual Language, Templates & Layouts
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What if men could show how they feel — and be proud of it? That’s the question that shaped every detail of this identity: from stories to reels to real conversations. Each visual invites raw connection and honest dialogue, balancing bold minimalism with emotional depth. Hot Boys Cry becomes instantly recognizable while staying intimate and real. It’s more than a design — it’s an invitation to feel, share, and stand together.

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The social design blends emotional depth with edgy minimalism. The handwritten note style creates authentic, intimate messages, while the bold minimalist style delivers powerful, memorable statements.

Timeless serif fonts and hand-drawn details emphasize the brand’s values of vulnerability, self-expression, and cultural relevance. This design reinforces Hot Boys Cry as a lifestyle brand that is both exclusive and authentic.

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For generations, emotional distance was mistaken for strength — but true strength lies in openness. This identity reflects a cultural shift: away from silence, toward self-expression. By giving visual form to male vulnerability — raw, honest, and unapologetic — the design becomes part of a larger movement.

 

It doesn’t just speak. It listens.

Identity Design: Hot Boys Cry

Art Direction & Graphic Design: Kerstin Rothkopf

Shooting: Hot Boys Cry

Photographer: Maximilian Baier

Assistant: Tansu Kayaalp

Hair & Make-Up: Juliane Polak

Models: Joe Niang, Johannes Knop, Lennard Tarek Goller, Alexander Nicolaus

Studio: Oat Milk Studios (Berlin)



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