A Hospitality Design Studio

The Brand Mocha was founded on a simple belief: boutique hospitality brands deserve world -class design without enterprise budgets or agency complexity.

Who are we

We're not claiming decades of F&B expertise. We're claiming something better: We're obsessed. We're cafe and food junkies who travel for exceptional hospitality experiences. We notice the menu design, the wayfinding, how a space makes you feel. Our best work happens when design directly impacts guest experience and business results.

What drives us

We understand that in hospitality, every detail is a chance to create a memory. A well-designed menu increases check averages. Cohesive signage reduces guest friction. A thoughtful seasonal campaign drives bookings. These aren't just design principles—they're business drivers.

Our Approach

We partner with properties and brands that value craft, consistency, and the guest experience above all else. We're building our practice deliberately—working exclusively with hospitality, F&B, and premium lifestyle brands where experience quality matters.

Strategic first

Beautiful design without strategy is decoration. We start with your business goals, your guests, your market—then design solutions that drive results.

Strategic first

Beautiful design without strategy is decoration. We start with your business goals, your guests, your market—then design solutions that drive results.

Strategic first

Beautiful design without strategy is decoration. We start with your business goals, your guests, your market—then design solutions that drive results.

Honest partnership

We tell you what we know, admit what we're learning, and always prioritize your success. No agency politics, just straight talk and overdelivery.

Honest partnership

We tell you what we know, admit what we're learning, and always prioritize your success. No agency politics, just straight talk and overdelivery.

Honest partnership

We tell you what we know, admit what we're learning, and always prioritize your success. No agency politics, just straight talk and overdelivery.

Proactive thinking

The best partners anticipate needs. We plan campaigns months ahead, suggest improvements before you ask, and think about your brand constantly.

Proactive thinking

The best partners anticipate needs. We plan campaigns months ahead, suggest improvements before you ask, and think about your brand constantly.

Proactive thinking

The best partners anticipate needs. We plan campaigns months ahead, suggest improvements before you ask, and think about your brand constantly.

Quality obsessed

Every deliverable—from a social post to a complete rebrand—meets the same high standard. Premium execution isn't optional.

Quality obsessed

Every deliverable—from a social post to a complete rebrand—meets the same high standard. Premium execution isn't optional.

Quality obsessed

Every deliverable—from a social post to a complete rebrand—meets the same high standard. Premium execution isn't optional.

Remote excellence

Time zones don't slow us down. We've built systems for seamless global collaboration that make distance irrelevant.

Remote excellence

Time zones don't slow us down. We've built systems for seamless global collaboration that make distance irrelevant.

Remote excellence

Time zones don't slow us down. We've built systems for seamless global collaboration that make distance irrelevant.

Remote excellence

Time zones don't slow us down. We've built systems for seamless global collaboration that make distance irrelevant.

Remote excellence

Time zones don't slow us down. We've built systems for seamless global collaboration that make distance irrelevant.

Remote excellence

Time zones don't slow us down. We've built systems for seamless global collaboration that make distance irrelevant.

What we stand for

Craft over shortcuts

We believe in doing things right, not fast. Quality compounds over time.

Craft over shortcuts

We believe in doing things right, not fast. Quality compounds over time.

Craft over shortcuts

We believe in doing things right, not fast. Quality compounds over time.

Warmth over cool

Hospitality is about making people feel welcome. Our work reflects that warmth.

Warmth over cool

Hospitality is about making people feel welcome. Our work reflects that warmth.

Warmth over cool

Hospitality is about making people feel welcome. Our work reflects that warmth.

Restraint over excess

Luxury whispers. We design with confidence and restraint.

Restraint over excess

Luxury whispers. We design with confidence and restraint.

Restraint over excess

Luxury whispers. We design with confidence and restraint.

Partnership over transactions

We're building relationships, not just completing projects.

Partnership over transactions

We're building relationships, not just completing projects.

Partnership over transactions

We're building relationships, not just completing projects.

Meet the Founder

Rutuja Alshi

Founder & Creative Director

I started The Brand Mocha after watching way too many great ideas fall flat because of scattered, inconsistent design.


With a background in IT and a heart that always leaned towards doodles, I pivoted from code to creatives — and never looked back.


Now, I help ambitious founders turn vague ideas into powerful visual brands that actually mean something. I’m hands-on, detail-obsessed, and slightly addicted to clean layouts and good coffee.


TBM is more than a studio. It’s the design partner I wish every entrepreneur had from Day 1.

Backed by a powerhouse crew.