Komodo Dragon Blend
Illustration for one of Starbucks core packaging, Komodo Dragon Blend. The core creative themes for this bag are terroir and origin. To tell that story, I depict wild Komodo Dragons along with variations of regional plants to celebrate the unique essence of islands across Indonesia. I also play with layered elements: crushed patterns to add depth and represent complex flavors of this dark roast coffee.


Creative Director: Ben Nelson | Associate Creative Director: Derek Shimizu & Marisa Crane | Illustrator : Yumi K Reid | Designer: Charis Mori | Writer: Maria McNamara | Project Manager: Lauren Richard & Keyomi Toston | Print Production Manager: Anne Stevens