Brief Encounters
A conceptual branding series where I invent fictitious products, explore real-world applications, and connect with teams needing freelance design support.

Art Direction  β€’ Packaging Design  β€’ Brand Identity  β€’ Concept Development


My Role:
Concept Creator, Fueled by coffee and curiosity

Year:
2025-Present


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πŸ—’οΈ The Brief: A Yelp-style platform where job seekers rate companies that ghost them during interviews.
πŸ’‘ The Solution: An app to report who vanished, community ghost hunter pins and stickers, and transit ads exposing office ghosts.
πŸ€” Brand Name: Phantom
πŸ‘» Tagline: β€œKnow who ghosts.”

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πŸ—’οΈ The Brief: A lifestyle brand that sells overpriced furniture designed to spark introspection.
πŸ’‘ The Solution: A MCM chair that finds its balance only when you do.
πŸ€” Brand Name: Chakra Haus
πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Tagline: β€œMid-century furniture for intention.”

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πŸ—’οΈ The Brief: Extend The Mel Robbins Podcast brand with a new product: mirror wipes designed to complement
The High Five Habit book.
πŸ’‘ The Solution: Mirror wipe packaging with a friendly pattern and easy instructions. Affirming tape for packages and a thank-you card that matches Mel’s tone of voice for a warm, consistent brand experience.

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πŸ—’οΈ The Brief: Witty Scent Shop wants to launch a gift-able box that helps people process a breakup.
πŸ’‘ The Solution: A care package filled with therapeutic items for all 5 senses. Plus, a pre-paid shipping label so you can
ship your ex’s stuff back.
πŸ€” Product Line: The Breakup Box
🎁 Tag: Put the F U back in Fun.

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πŸ—’οΈ The Brief: This humorous company wants to launch a gift-able line for plant killers with a dark sense of humor.
Create a product that builds recognition and garners a new audience in the plant market.
πŸ’‘ The Solution: Skeleton-hand plant stakes and gothic merch so the brand can find its people.
πŸ€” Company Name: Toxic Plant Parent
🎁 Tag: Plant Stakes that Thrive on Neglect

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