Hennessy logo featuring a horse and rider with the year 1765 on a black background.

Project Overview

For Hennessy’s 250th Anniversary, the brand set out to honor its timeless legacy of artistry. They wanted to celebrate not just the history of the cognac, but the artists who embody its spirit. We were asked to craft an augmented reality experience that allowed audiences to explore featured artists in a way that felt refined, immersive, and worthy of the Hennessy name.

Celebration of a 250th anniversary featuring five black-and-white portrait photos of people arranged around a central icon with the number 250 and the word 'years', with gold confetti and sparkles in the background on a smartphone screen.

The Challenge

How do you translate 250 years of heritage into a digital experience without losing its timeless character? Hennessy needed a way to make their artist exhibition interactive while preserving the brand’s DNA of elegance and refinement.

Smartphone screen displaying a digital graphic celebrating a 250th anniversary with five black-and-white photos of people arranged around a central black square that has a gold border and the number 250 inside, with a background of gold confetti and sparkles.

The Approach

Apollo88 designed a clean, minimalist interface that put the art front and center. Using the Blippar app, scanning a Hennessy trigger object unlocked an elegant digital gallery where audiences could explore artist profiles in an interactive space. As lead designer, I directed the concept, built the visual system, and prepared the production files — ensuring the digital experience mirrored the brand’s sophistication while introducing a layer of innovation.

The Outcome

The activation extended Hennessy’s anniversary celebration beyond the exhibition walls. By merging timeless heritage with modern interactivity, the brand reinforced its reputation for artistry, innovation, and cultural leadership.

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