Roaster Box
In collaboration with Glitter Cat Barista, I designed the inaugural Roaster Spotlight box. The intention was to make each delivery feel special and to adequately represent the vibrant personality of coffee professionals with marginalized identities which Glitter Cat strived to highlight while operating. (Ended nonprofit operation 2023)
Third Space
For the May 2021 release of Roaster Spotlight, I designed the coffee label for Christina Chin of Favor Coffee that highlighted a reclamation of Chinese American culture. Being Asian American, I felt very honored to design this label. Images of Third Space and the Glitter Cat box above were taken by Umeko Motoyoshi for a collaborative giveaway during the month of May.
A League of Their Own
During the August 2021 release of Roaster Spotlight, I worked with Stephen Zinnerman of The Coffee Enthusiast to bring his love of baseball, black history, and coffee to the forefront. The label was based off of the Negro Leagues of baseball and how coffee was a part of touring culture and hospitality that tied the community together. Working with Stephen was a joy as I learned about his love of community, coffee, and culture from this small project.
Griefscapes
Griefscapes is the February 2022 release of Roaster Spotlight featuring Kris Carlson. It is rooted in reflection, healthy grieving, and considering wholistic impacts of mental health. It is the first coffee for Glitter Cat that has been made decaffeinated and was a collaboration with Holly Bastin who is in the process of becoming a death doula. The two created a zine to continue reflections and detail intention of chosen coffee.
Existential Drip
The November 2021 release of Roaster Spotlight was personal to me. It was the first large roasting project I worked on by myself, and told the story of my identity. November is national adoption month, so I wanted to pay homage to that side of my life and show the parts that make me who I am. It included Korean games and toys, a snack, stickers, and a poem. It was a large scale project, roasting 50 boxes on a 1lb roaster.