Close Encounters

Minimalist coffee can design in hand – black and white packaging with bold typography

project overview

Set by creative agency Stocks Taylor Benson, this live brief challenged each member of my class to redesign a community space of their choice. I selected Close Encounters, a local comic book store, identifying that it lacked appeal beyond existing comic fans. I reimagined it as a modern, community-focused destination with a refreshed visual identity, resulting in this rebrand being chosen as one of three winning submission.

Set by creative agency Stocks Taylor Benson, this live brief challenged each member of my class to redesign a community space of their choice. I selected Close Encounters, a local comic book store, identifying that it lacked appeal beyond existing comic fans. I reimagined it as a modern, community-focused destination with a refreshed visual identity, resulting in this rebrand being chosen as one of three winning submission.

project type

Community Rebrand

year

2026

my role

Lead Brand Designer

client

Close Encounters