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Case Study — Drinkware Design

Drinkware Design for Disney

A series of collectible drinkware items designed for Starbucks in collaboration with Disney, created across multiple seasons and special occasions including Halloween, Christmas, and character-themed campaigns.

Starbucks Disney Creative Design
Client
Starbucks, in collaboration with Disney
Occasions
Halloween, Christmas, character-themed campaigns
Tools & Resources
Photoshop, Illustrator
Someone in a Disneyland Halloween sweatshirt holding a textured orange-to-yellow tumbler with a Mickey pumpkin badge

Role & Responsibilities

Candy-corn Mickey pumpkin tumblers for Disneyland and Walt Disney World, one styled with autumn flowers and one on a plain background

Each project required delivering a range of options, from budget-friendly to premium-tier designs, often under tight deadlines. This agile process allowed the client to visualize multiple directions and make quick, informed decisions.

The Nightmare Before Christmas tumbler with Santa Jack and Zero, next to pumpkins and a Christmas tree The Nightmare Before Christmas tumbler with a red lid and black straw, product shot

Design Process

  1. 01Research & InspirationAnalyzed market trends, regional cultural elements, and seasonal motifs to inform design direction.
  2. 02Sketching & PrototypingDeveloped initial sketches and prototypes to explore form, color, and material options.
  3. 03Feedback & RefinementIncorporated feedback from stakeholders to refine designs, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market expectations.
  4. 04FinalizationCompleted final designs with detailed specifications, ready for production and distribution.
Green Disney Parks holiday tumbler with gold and red Mickey ornaments, standing on a snowy tree stump Cream Walt Disney World water bottle covered in holiday postage-stamp illustrations, front and back

My role focused on developing concepts, creating original graphics, and producing 3D mockups for internal and client presentations. Working with strict Disney brand guidelines, I balanced creative freedom with precision—adapting their assets while maintaining visual consistency and storytelling across each collection.

Pale green Tinker Bell cold cups for Disneyland and Starbucks with gold sparkles, next to Tinker Bell

Outcome

The merchandise collections were successfully launched across multiple regions, receiving positive feedback for their cultural relevance and design quality. Collaborations with local artists added a unique dimension to the product lines, enhancing brand appeal and customer engagement.

Someone in a gingerbread sweatshirt holding a gingerbread Mickey tumbler with a candy-cane straw