An iconic Western form, reimagined. Baked in the West began with a simple question: what if a cow...An iconic Western form, reimagined. Baked in the West began with a simple question: what if a cow...
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Baked in the West began with a simple question: what if a cowboy boot could be baked?
From that single idea, I developed a complete visual world—transforming the familiar silhouette of a Western boot into an edible object, then extending the concept through identity, art direction, packaging, and a fictional retail experience.
The result is a campaign that feels familiar at first glance and unexpected at second.
Creative Direction · Concept Development · Visual Storytelling · Brand World Building
I explored a portfolio website for Meriot, a product designer based in the Netherlands who wanted a digital presence that felt more personal, editorial, and design-focused.
The challenge was to avoid the typical portfolio formula and create something that communicates personality within the first few seconds.
The direction
→ Bold editorial typography
→ Strong personal photography
→ Minimal black-and-white foundation
→ Warm orange accent for CTAs
→ Simple, structured navigation
→ Clear positioning as a product designer
→ A portfolio experience that feels like a personal brand
The idea was to make the website feel confident without being complicated.
Rather than leading with a long introduction, the hero immediately communicates who Meriot is, what he does, and where the visitor should go next.