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For this project, I created a cohesive social media design system that blends elegance, modern aesthetics, and strategic content presentation. From visual hierarchy and typography to color selection and layout composition, every element was designed to elevate brand perception, capture attention, and create a memorable online presence.
The goal wasn't just to make the content look beautiful. it was to create designs that communicate value, build trust, and encourage engagement.
As designers, how do you balance aesthetics and strategy when creating social media content for beauty and lifestyle brands?
I'd love to hear your thoughts and creative approach in the comments. 👇
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I Reimagine CapCut as a premium barbershop brand in the 2000's, born from a single truth hidden inside CapCut's name: the most powerful creative act isn't editing footage, "it's editing yourself".
In this world, the barbershop chair is the timeline, the mirror is the preview screen, and walking out the door is pressing export. Every service is named in the language of editing. The First Cut, The Edit, Final Export, because every visit is a new draft of who you are. The barber, like the tool, disappears. What remains is only you.
The visual identity is built directly from CapCut's DNA. The iconic X mark is transformed into an open pair of scissors, two crossing blades, finger rings at the handles, with CapCut's signature Bright Blue #00CAE0 burning at the pivot point and tracing the cutting edges.
THE CUT is built for creators who understand that how you look on screen starts with how you look in the mirror. Your face is the footage. Your style is the content. And every great piece of content starts with one clean cut.
"We don't cut hair. We edit you."
Managed the social media marketing and digital strategy for Destination Trail Races (the team behind iconic 200-mile ultra-marathons like Moab 240, Tahoe 200, and Bigfoot 200).
The goal was simple: scale brand awareness, drive organic reach, and get people to volunteer.
Here is what the data shows:
99.1% Non-Follower Reach: Our content broke out of the existing bubble and hit a massive new audience organically.
High Shares & Saves: Relatable memes (like the Spirit Ultrarunner costume) and record-breaking athletic updates kept engagement viral.
Ad Campaigns That Converted: Structured paid ads directly increased volunteer sign-ups for the races.
Shoutout to the team for trusting my digital strategy. Proof that good storytelling and data-driven management actually build communities.
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99.1% non-follower reach is huge. That's a great example of how strong storytelling and strategic content can expand brand visibility and drive meaningful action. Awesome work!
The Cup Treasure – Shopify Coffee Store Website
I designed and developed a fully functional e-commerce website for a coffee brand using Shopify. The goal was to create a modern and visually appealing online store where customers can easily browse coffee collections and purchase products smoothly.
The website was customized to match the brand’s identity with a warm coffee-inspired design, clear product categories, and a user-friendly shopping experience across desktop and mobile devices.
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• Custom Shopify store design and setup
• Homepage banner and brand-focused layout
• Product collection and category organization
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile
• Customer testimonials and promotional sections
• Newsletter subscription and contact section
• Smooth shopping and checkout experience
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Created a clean and engaging coffee e-commerce store that highlights the brand beautifully and makes online shopping simple for customers.
Website Access:
This website is currently password-protected for preview purposes.
Preview Password: 123
Looks like a great blend of branding and usability 👏 Which feature do you think had the biggest impact on the customer experience?
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