Speciality coffee association brewing in Connecticut

CASE STUDY

Connecticut Coffee Collaborative

COMPANY
SCOPE
ROLE

Creative Director

TIMELINE

2025 - Present

Brand identity

Project overview

Client

The Connecticut Coffee Collaborative (CCC) is a small, yet mighty group of specialty coffee professionals. Intending to operate as a 501(c)3 non-profit, this association focuses on educational training, hands-on training, and promoting positive workplace and business support for all in specialty coffee.

Approach

When Taki Tanaka proposed the idea for this association consisting of eight board member, I, operating in the role of Creative Director, built a visual identity to promote our presence, both online and in-person. Our visual branding nods to CT roots and is scalable throughout any need.

Storytelling through storyboarding

J.P. Morgan Charity 5K

Behind everything we do is a team of people who truly care. We bring ourselves to the table—open-minded, collaborative, and ready to make something great.

Our mission

Goal

It is a movement working to build a more inclusive and supportive coffee community across the state.

Community Focus

The collaborative aims to connect people within the local coffee scene, from baristas to café owners and enthusiasts.

Events

They organize events and gatherings to foster community and share knowledge within the industry.

Learn more on CCC website

Meet the Team

  • Taki Tanaka

  • Brianna Stefano

  • Nick Cassota

  • Benny Beans

  • Parker Gregory Shpak

  • Torrie Sarnecki

  • Melisa Sarnecki

  • Ryan Thorp

Connecticut Coffee Collaborative Unites Coffee Professionals Statewide

BARISTA MAGAZINE

We learn more about the CCC: a statewide movement working to build a more inclusive and supportive coffee community.
Read article

❋ Dreaming of Connecticut’s Coffee Future

❋ Putting Community at the Center

Jingle & Mingle

In our first event to introduce our board, we held an event at WeHa Coffee Roasters located in West Hartford, Connecticut. Jason, better known as “New England Coffee Guy” graciously donated his space for our winter gathering where we introduced ourselves to the greater Connecticut coffee scene.

EVENT