Yellowstone x DIFF
This project explored a Yellowstone-inspired creative direction for DIFF, using character-based storytelling to build a cinematic campaign world around product, persona, and place. The concept drew from western iconography, elevated fashion styling, and expansive natural landscapes to create a more immersive and emotionally resonant expression of the brand. The goal was to position eyewear not just as an accessory, but as part of a fully realized identity.
Overview
Client:
DIFF Eyewear
Role:
Creative Director
Timeline:
Fall 2024
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The challenge was to develop a concept that felt culturally recognizable and visually compelling while still functioning as a product-driven fashion story. The work needed to balance narrative inspiration with commercial clarity—using a strong editorial point of view without losing sight of the eyewear itself.
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Rather than presenting frames as standalone products, the concept treated eyewear as an extension of character. Each style became part of a larger identity system—linked to mood, wardrobe, environment, and attitude. That created a richer story around the product and made the assortment feel more distinct and memorable.
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I built the concept around three core pillars:
Character — using recognizable archetypes to define tone, styling, and emotional point of view
Product — assigning individual frame styles to specific personas to sharpen product meaning
Place — grounding the campaign in cinematic western environments that reinforced scale, mood, and authenticity
This approach turned a simple photo concept into a cohesive storytelling system that could guide casting, wardrobe, location, composition, and merchandising.
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Hero Creative
E-Comm landing pages
Social Content
Paid Media Cutdowns
PR Boxes
Email
Influencer Events
Creative Process
Character-Led Capsule Creative
A Yellowstone-inspired campaign concept that used persona, wardrobe
and landscape to turn eyewear into identity-driven storytelling.
I developed a character-based product storytelling system that aligned frame assortment, wardrobe, image direction, and location into one coherent campaign world.