Tri-Star Coffee

This project started with a coffee trailer and a lot of creative freedom

A close family friend came to me after launching TriStar Coffee with a logo and two brand colors, navy blue and red, and trusted me to build everything else from there. I was responsible for creating the full menu system, developing the visual direction, and helping shape how the brand showed up to customers.

I started with the core menus, focusing on structure, readability, and flow so customers could quickly find what they wanted. Once that foundation was set, the seasonal menus became a space to be more playful and expressive. I also helped curate many of the drinks, which made each design feel more intentional and connected to the overall experience.

Being able to work closely with the owner and see these designs used in a real business setting made this project especially meaningful. The menus helped create a stronger brand presence, made ordering easier for customers, and gave the business a more cohesive and recognizable identity.

It was really rewarding to see something I designed actually being used and making an impact day to day.

Getting to build something from the ground up and watch it come to life is the kind of work I love most!