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.
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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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