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Role | Industrial Design Lead

Storytelling Through Innovative Display

Bringing life and innovation to luxurious 3D expressions that convey the romance and mystery of La Mer's Iconic Miracle Broth.

Sometimes stories are better told visually.

Sometimes stories are better told visually.

During a one-week design challenge with La Mer, my team of seven was tasked with translating the romance and mystery of the brand’s iconic Miracle Broth into innovative, luxurious 3D expressions. Through storytelling, we created dynamic, visually aspirational displays ranging from intimate props to large-scale event pieces, each designed to capture the essence of La Mer and elevate its signature produc

Understanding the Product

The Power of the Ocean

What sets it apart is its extensive, carefully refined creation process, with particular attention to the use of sound during the fermentation of giant kelp.


Intricate Craftsmanship

La Mer’s story is defined by intricate handwork, where each detail is shaped through a deliberate and meticulously refined process.

Intricate Craftsmanship

La Mer’s story is defined by intricate handwork, where each detail is shaped through a deliberate and meticulously refined process.

Recharge & Regeneration

Through its powerful properties, Miracle Broth helps renew the skin, enhancing a youthful appearance while easing sensitivities.

Luxury Experience

This is more than skincare. It is a luxury ritual designed to awaken the senses, encouraging moments of stillness, reflection, and deeply intentional care for the body.

La Mer Miracle Broth

La Mer Miracle Broth

But how do we tell Miracle Broth's story?

RESEARCH

Our team chose to emphasize the scientific foundation behind the creation of Miracle Broth. The process relies on controlled kelp fermentation, calibrated light exposure, and the application of sound waves, all of which play a critical role in developing the formula’s transformative properties.

KEYWORDS FROM RESEARCH - SOUNDWAVES IN MOTION

KEYWORDS FROM RESEARCH -

SOUNDWAVES IN MOTION

KEYWORDS FROM

RESEARCH -

SOUNDWAVES

IN MOTION

Our team chose to emphasize the scientific foundation behind the creation of Miracle Broth. The process relies on controlled kelp fermentation, calibrated light exposure, and the application of sound waves, all of which play a critical role in developing the formula’s transformative properties.

IDEATION

When I began sketching, sound waves became the central influence guiding my process. I translated their rhythms, frequencies, and oscillations into organic, free-flowing forms that echo patterns found in nature. The sketches explored a range of expressions—some tectonic and explosive yet still grounded in structure, others calm, repetitive, and meditative—mirroring the dynamic and fluid nature of sound. Throughout the process, it was essential to preserve the integrity of these wave-inspired forms, allowing subtle irregularities to remain visible. By embracing omission, negative space, and iterative refinement, I highlighted what might otherwise be seen as imperfections, using them as intentional moments that express movement, resonance, and depth.

La Mer Synthesis

Messaging | The Story

Together, the forces of nature and nurture g o hand in hand to unlock

the renewing power o f the broth-an alchemy of nature. Through

the use of light and sound, a timeless, elegant, handcrafted and one

of a kind link is revealed, creating the essence of renewal and

regeneration.

We developed 3 deliverables based on our key messaging.

Together, the forces of nature and nurture go hand in hand to unlock the renewing power of the broth-an alchemy of nature. Through the use of light and sound, a timeless, elegant, handcrafted and one of a kind link is revealed, creating the essence of renewal and regeneration.

We developed 3 deliverables based on our key messaging.

  1. Wall Display

  2. Multipurpose Display

  3. Event Display

  1. Wall Display

  2. Multipurpose Display

  3. Event Display

La Mer Synthesis brings together the 3 elements of Miracle Broth's Story: the kelp, the sound, & the light. Through the layering and mixing, we tell the story of how all 3 come together as 1.

  1. Wall Display

  2. Multipurpose Display

  3. Event Display

  1. Wall Display

  2. Multipurpose Display

  3. Event Display

Inspired by traditional product displays, this multipurpose structure is designed to be placed throughout the store. By presenting La Mer Synthesis in a new format, we emphasized the adaptability of the concept. Drawing from layered paneling, handcrafted sea glass, and an intentional play of light, the display showcases the product in a refined, traditional, and elevated way the sound, & the light. Through the layering and mixing, we tell the story of how all 3

come together as 1.

What if renewal could be felt, seen and experienced in real time by La Mer guests?

  1. Wall Display

  2. Multipurpose Display

  3. Event Display

Through the use of handcrafted glass pieces suspended by iridescent string, each angle reveals a distinct story. As the different levels of glass moves (one goes up and down while the other moves from the front to back continuously), light reflects in a range of ways, mimicking the fluid motion and rhythm of sound waves.

Storytelling is key, as communicating the backstory to those unfamiliar can spark new insights and create a deeper connection that draws people to the product.

Storytelling is key, as communicating the backstory to those unfamiliar can spark new insights and create a deeper connection that draws people to the product.

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