New York City based
Creative/Art Direction + Design
Currently ECD/Head of Design
@ thelab NYC

DevaCurl


Branding
Content Strategy
Creative + Art Direction
UX/UI Design

DevaCurl: Digital Design and Ecommerce for the Curl Community


DevaCurl, a pioneer in curl care, needed to evolve. The textured hair care market was growing at a rapid rate, outpacing the broader industry, but the brand's identity no longer reflected the full spectrum of curl patterns it served. The Goal: refresh the brand and build an ecommerce platform that celebrates every curl type.

The Approach: We started with discovery—facilitating workshops with leadership and salon immersions that revealed a clear insight, this audience seeks expertise and representation—not just products. We built a comprehensive brand guide defining visual identity and messaging for authentic representation across all touchpoints.

We designed a personalized curl quiz to guide product discovery, crafted ingredient storytelling that educates, and built UX flows that empower rather than overwhelm.

The Impact: By putting the curl community at the center of every design decision, we helped DevaCurl reclaim its position as a brand that truly sees its customers. The work proves that when creative strategy aligns with cultural truth, you build more than a website—you build belonging.

TEAM

Role: Creative and Art Direction, UX/UI Design
Copy: Stephanie Chin
UX: Sheri Hyman
Design: Yerin Heidi Kwon, Liz Dibello,
Emma Galli, Claire Cassreino, Monica Wong


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