Design Portfolio — 2026

Creative direction,
built for brands,
business, and culture.

18+ years leading creative transformation for some of the world's biggest consumer brands, from enterprise-scale reinvention to new-to-world ideas built to grow.

Emily Carruba
Senior Creative Director
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Selected Work

Twelve case studies spanning logo design, packaging systems, and omni-channel brand strategy for consumer brands large and small.

01

Sazerac's Daniel Weller

Strategic Vision · Brand Narrative · Packaging Innovation · Structural Design

Elevated the Daniel Weller Bourbon concept by blending heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation to justify its premium positioning. Led naming, storytelling, and design development, working closely with cross-functional teams to refine structure, materials, and visual identity. Created the compass-inspired top, transforming a concept sketch into a signature design element that reinforces the brand's spirit of exploration.

Daniel Weller bourbon bottle and glass on a barrel table
02

P&G Pro

Creative Direction · Corporate Brand Overhaul · Website Redesign · Brand System · Global Packaging · Social · Photography · Tradeshow

Helped define a multi-layered brand system for P&G PRO — one that had to connect back to the broader P&G organization, create a distinct commercial communication platform, and unify PRO products across the portfolio. As the system expanded, the PRO badge became a critical identification tool across packaging, website, social, photography, and sales environments.

P&G Pro cleaning spray bottle in use on a commercial kitchen surface
03

Finn & Owen

Logo Design · Copywriting · Retail Brand Assets

A minimal identity system for a clothing boutique built around curation and restraint. The spaced wordmark and plus-sign detail create a refined, flexible mark that feels elevated without being overdesigned, extending easily across packaging, tags, social, and retail touchpoints.

Finn and Owen brand hero image with wordmark over flowing fabric
04

Longhunter Bourbon

Packaging Development · Logo Development · Architecture Development · Brand Book

Led the branding and packaging design for Longhunter, a Tennessee bourbon inspired by heritage, exploration, and craftsmanship. Custom embossing, topo-inspired overlays, and a restrained color palette give the bottles a sense of place and story. Beyond packaging, the brand extended into digital experiences, merchandise, and environmental design — creating a lifestyle presence that feels rooted yet contemporary.

Longhunter brand guidelines book spread
05

Beech-Nut

Brand Strategy · Structural & Logo Design · Consumer Insights · Omni-Channel Activation

Redefined Beech-Nut by repositioning it as the leader in real food for babies, shaping a strategy that resonated with modern parents. Led structural packaging and logo redesign, ensuring alignment with the brand's new positioning. Conducted consumer studies to inform design decisions and enhance shelf appeal, then drove point-of-sale activation across marketing and digital campaigns.

Beech-Nut branded food truck
06

Equelle

Lead Creative Director · DTC Launch · Category Repositioning · Brand Strategy · Packaging · Website · Omni-Channel Activation

Helped reposition a traditionally medicinal menopause category through a beauty-led, empowering DTC brand experience. Equelle shifted the conversation from clinical symptom management to confidence, credibility, and modern women's wellness — creating a more emotional, elevated category language others had to follow.

Equelle website homepage on a desktop monitor
07

Dr Noze Best

Brand Strategy · Consumer Insights · Packaging Design · Retail Activation

Led the strategic repositioning and packaging redesign of Dr. Noze Best for Target, creating a clearer, more trusted, and more retail-ready pediatric care brand. The launch doubled Target's sales expectations, validating the power of the new brand system at shelf.

NozeBot nasal aspirator box styled in a nursery setting
08

Dolly Cake Mix

Photoshoot Direction Briefing · Packaging · Brand Extension · On-Set Creative Direction · Multi-Touchpoint Asset System

Led creative direction for a multi-use food photography system supporting packaging, retail, digital, and brand storytelling. The shoot needed to flex across appetizing product truth, joyful Dolly personality, and clear retail communication — proving how one strong visual direction can carry across multiple touchpoints and categories.

Chocolate layer cake on a pink background
09

3M's Scotch-Brite

Global Brand Transformation · Consumer Insights · Packaging & Retail Activation · Digital Integration

Led the global redesign of Scotch-Brite across 32 countries, shifting it from a functional brand to one built on empathy and consumer connection. Drove creative strategy, consumer research, and global rollout, presenting to C-suite leadership, then oversaw packaging, retail displays, and social campaigns for a seamless brand experience across all touchpoints.

Full lineup of redesigned Scotch-Brite sponge packaging
10

Reorient

Logo Development · Primary & Secondary Packaging · Pattern Development

Led the new-to-the-world design for Reorient — a line of herbal tonics rooted in ritual, balance, and beauty. The packaging was crafted to feel intentional and elevated, with every detail designed to reflect the care and integrity of what's inside, inviting consumers into a wellness experience that feels both modern and deeply considered.

Close up of Reorient tonic jar lids
11

Snacking Expertise

Creative Direction · Packaging · Photography · Campaign Assets

Bringing bold, craveable branding to the snacking category, led creative direction for Slim Jim Bites, Wendy's Chili, and Vlasic Pickleballs — overseeing packaging, photography, and social media assets. Directed art and photography and collaborated with agencies on campaign assets, ensuring cohesive storytelling across packaging, digital, and in-store touchpoints.

12

Injoy

Brand Strategy · Logo Design · Packaging Development · Omni-Channel Activation

Developed a fresh, approachable brand identity for Injoy — a new line of gas relief products focused on comfort without compromise. The design challenges category norms with a look that's clean, modern, and optimistic, chosen to shift the conversation around digestive health toward honesty, ease, and even a little joy in a typically clinical aisle.

Full lineup of Injoy digestive health product packaging

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