Starbucks Menu & Signage System 2019

Creating a “house style” evergreen design system that solves existing challenges from consumer insights and reflects the new creative expression.

Completed Menu & Signage System

Before

Customer Insights

Menu System Before and After

Consistent Customer Ordering Experience In Store, Website and App

Updated Core Beverage and Food Photography Library

Updated Core Signage System

My role

Creative Director

Team size

Senior Associate Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, Senior Designers, Senior Writer, Senior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager

Problem to solve

Create a modular menu and signage system for US/CAN company owned and licensed Starbucks stores. Solve existing challenges identified by consumers. Apply new creative expression. Solution must also translate to website and app menu experience.

Scope

Trend and market research, multiple concepts, photography, style guides

Key stakeholders

Marketing, Operations, Product, Legal, Chief Marketing Officer

Timeline

6 months for initial launch, 6 additional months to complete full library and finalize system

Duration in market

5 years