Occultier is a high-end American chocolatier that specializes in various types of specialty chocolates and confections with a dark conceptual twist. The company takes inspiration from esoteric beliefs and hidden mythology to provide an unusual but tantalizing experience for customers who desire a more exotic approach to sweets. Occultier, a portmanteau of the words “Occultism” and “Chocolatier,” evokes spirituality, paranormal, and esoteric knowledge that extends beyond reason and intention.
Creative Direction
Forrest Huu Ta, Eve Rios, Sean Bacon
Design
Forrest Huu Ta, Eve Rios
Photography
Eve Rios, Forrest Huu Ta
Client
Occultier
Disciplines
Art Direction
Branding
Environmental
Packaging
🔮 Occultier • Packaging
🔮 Occultier • Process
🔮 Occultier • Drafts
🔮 Occultier • Drafts
🔮 Occultier • Wrappers
🔮 Occultier • Storefront
🔮 Occultier • Chocolate Bar
🔮 Occultier • Fortune
🔮 Occultier • Shopping Bag
🔮 Occultier • Sampler
🔮 Occultier • Engravings
My name is Forrest Huu Ta. I am a graphic designer that specializes in branding, art direction, and typography. My process involves using history and culture as a primer for creating new definitions of beauty with a contemporary perspective. Previously, I have worked in both non-profit and business sectors, as well as design agencies both global and boutique in size.
Currently, I am based in California and open to remote opportunities. My pronouns are they/them.
California State University, Long Beach
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
(2019-2022)
San Diego City College
A.A. in Graphic Design
(2017-2019)
The Working Assembly
New York, New York
Design Intern
(Jan – May 2021)
FutureBrand
New York, New York
Design Intern
(Jun – Aug 2020)
Interscope Records
Los Angeles, California
Design Intern
(Jan – Mar 2020)
San Diego Museum of Us
San Diego, California
Design Intern
(Jun – Aug 2018)
AIGA San Diego
San Diego, California
Y23 Conference Volunteer
(May 2018)
World's Greatest Internship
Shortlisted • Season 3
(2021)
The One Club San Diego
Silver • Packaging
(2020)
Adobe Design
Feature
(2021)