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Kylie Della

Kylie Della

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Maxwell Holmes Special Edition Cigar Box

Even with advances in modern technology, the creation of a phenomenal cigar takes time, attention to detail and an exceptional amount of craft. When approaching this project, I set out to design a box that reflects the care and quality of the special edition cigars it contains.

Maxwell Holmes Special Edition Cigar Box by Kylie Della
Maxwell Holmes Special Edition Cigar Box by Kylie Della

I began by sketching the entire design by hand, and then refined the illustration and type digitally. The filigree was inspired by 1870’s Romanticism (the decade when Maxwell Holmes first began crafting their cigars). I chose to pair it with adapted, early century letterforms.

Maxwell Holmes Special Edition Cigar Box by Kylie Della

I created the monogram seal as a standalone design element that could appear in other applications, such as the stickers on the cigars themselves. Even in its concise form, the mark reflects the delicate attention given to every Maxwell Holmes cigar.

Maxwell Holmes Special Edition Cigar Box by Kylie Della

I was able to achieve an incredible level of detail in my design by laser etching it into a solid birch box. The box was then primed and stained to acquire a warm rich color.

Maxwell Holmes Special Edition Cigar Box by Kylie Della

As a final touch, I highlighted the brand name by gold leafing the letterforms by hand. The resulting box embodied the elevated luxury of Maxwell Holmes cigars.

Maxwell Holmes Special Edition Cigar Box by Kylie Della