Coffee & Creatives

What
started
as
a
simple
Brand
Identity
exercise,
an
experimental
logotype
paired
with
dynamic
3D
product
animations—soon
evolved
into
something
much
bigger:
a
student-led
podcast
amplifying
the
voices
of
emerging
designers
across
Canada.

Hosted
by
Zack
Riley-Hughes,
Coffee
&
Creatives
is
more
than
just
a
podcast—it’s
a
community-driven
space
where
design
meets
real
life.
Through
candid
conversations,
the
show
explores
creativity,
ethics,
and
industry
insights,
all
within
a
laid-back,
café-inspired
atmosphere.

Role

Brand Identity Design, Product Designer, 3D Product Animation, Motion Designer.

Tools

Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, After-effects, Blender 3D, DaVinci Resolve.

Team

Me, Myself, & I

Term

Brand development: 3 Weeks. Podcast development: Ongoing

☕A Design-Driven Journey☕Product to Podcast☕

The Brand

Coffee
&
Creatives:
A
Bold
Blend
of
Design
&
Community

Packaging & Product Design:
  • packaging features large-scale, high-impact illustrations that balance a modern aesthetic with a fun, inviting tone.
  • The brand is defined by a striking color palette of bold blue, warm orange, and crisp white, reflecting energy, creativity, and community
  • The playful, stylized logo of a draftsmen drapped over a coffee-bean serves as a recognizable icon, exuding approachability and craftsmanship—key traits of the brand's ethos.
The Podcast

What
makes
it
stand
out?

Authentic storytelling meets pertinent insight
  • A blend of audio episodes & illustrated video snippets for social media
  • A growing platform for creatives to share, connect, and inspire
  • From its roots in brand experimentation to a thriving design dialogue, Coffee & Creatives bridges the gap between industry newcomers and seasoned professionals—one meaningful conversation at a time.
Check it out!
Bringing Products to Life

The
Blender
Animation
Workflow

From Static to Stunning
  • Model & Texture with Precision → Build a clean, optimized 3D model and apply realistic materials using Blender’s shader nodes and UV mapping.
  • Animate for Impact → Use keyframes, physics simulations, and camera movements to create dynamic and engaging motion.
  • Light & Render for Realism → Enhance depth with HDRI lighting, shadows, and reflections, then render with Cycles or Eevee for a polished final look.

Where
Motion
Meets
Magic!

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