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Grounded Wine Co.

Designing a Vibe for a Modern Wine Brand

A creative collaboration that flowed from good wine and design

Grounded Wine Co. is a California wine company led by second-generation winemaker Josh Phelps. This collaboration started organically—after designing a capsule drop through my brand Rollface, we found a rhythm. That momentum evolved into a longer-term partnership where I supported the Grounded team as a freelance designer and creative collaborator. Over the course of a year, I created collateral for major events, partnerships, and seasonal activations. From Aspen Food & Wine Classic (where I joined in person) to the TGR world premiere at FarOutFest, I helped bring the Grounded brand to life across digital and print, always balancing quality and approachability. I leaned into the brand's natural strengths (bold color, storytelling, and Josh’s charisma) while experimenting with formats that stood out from typical DTC wine marketing.

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Design that helps a brand feel buttoned-up, inside and out

Beyond events, I also developed internal tools that helped Grounded feel more consistent behind the scenes. I created a wide range of assets from bold flyers and tasting docs to tech sheets, sell-through materials, and social/SMS templates. Whether the goal was education, conversion, or just creating a vibe, the work was designed to feel cohesive and easy to use. The impact showed up across retail, events, and internal sales enablement. It was easily one of my favorite freelance projects: sharp brand, lean team, high trust, and a product I was proud to help champion.