3 Merit Foods Partner Projects

Smokin Showdown Rebrand

I led a complete rebrand for Tucson’s popular BBQ charity event, Smokin' Showdown, designing all event materials to elevate the experience and drive attendance. The updated visuals, featuring bold typography and smokey textures, helped attract local food enthusiasts while supporting a great cause.

Previous Branding

Merit Partner Editorials

For this project, I traveled to local Arizona restaurants to interview owners, capture photos of signature dishes, and create editorial layouts. Each piece showcases the story and flavor of these establishments through a blend of photography, engaging copy, and thoughtfully designed layouts.

Ken’s Menu Board Design

I designed a bold, easy-to-navigate menu board for Ken’s BBQ brick-and-mortar location, reflecting the brand’s hearty, down-home style. The layout balances vibrant visuals with clear text, ensuring customers can quickly find their favorite dishes. This project showcases my skills in functional, brand-aligned design for food service environments.