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Case Study
Crafting a
freelance
Project: upcoming collection launch
Client: ebotan
Project Duration: 6 months | Pre-launch & production completed
Role: strategy lead
Tools Used: trello, photoshop, figma, canva, excel
EBOTAN is a design-led brand operating at the intersection of interior design, product, and cultural storytelling. I partnered closely with the founder to shape the business, brand, and creative direction—building foundational systems that supported growth, funding, team expansion, and a multi-region product launch across the U.S., Europe, and Africa.
The Brief:
results + impact:
• Coordinated shoots with 20+ cross-functional collaborators per production
• Oversaw production for multi-SKU collections with varied colorways
• Supported launches across North America, Europe, and Africa
• Led on-site creative production across shoots
• Contributed to a 6-month engagement spanning strategy, production, and pre-launch
Strategic challenge
• The brand had a strong creative point of view but needed a formal business and brand foundation to support scale. The challenge was translating vision into a clear, actionable strategy across creative, operational, and financial dimensions.
• EBOTAN offered both interior design services and product lines, which required separation without fragmentation. The goal was to create two distinct platforms while maintaining a cohesive brand voice and identity.
• A multi-region launch introduced complexity across teams, timelines, and markets. Alignment was critical to ensure consistency across creative assets, messaging, and production.
Strategic Approach
• I led the development of a 30+ page business plan that combined creative direction, financial hypotheses, competitive positioning, and marketing strategy. This document served as both a funding tool and an operational roadmap.This allowed each business line to scale independently without diluting the core brand.
• I defined a unified brand voice while strategically separating interior design services and product offerings into distinct platforms.
• I guided creative and messaging decisions with international audiences in mind, ensuring cultural relevance and consistency across U.S., European, and African markets.
Strategy → Execution
• I managed cross-functional alignment between product developers, creative directors, photographers, and designers, ensuring all assets, logos, and graphics aligned with the broader strategy.
• I supported creative direction on set and behind the scenes for the most recent product launch, partnering with the lead creative director to ensure execution matched brand intent.
• I helped establish internal team structures, including hiring six new employees, onboarding two design interns, and creating an intern foundation to support long-term talent development.