Because by Navy Star
For special days, every day, and just because. A fine jewelry brand and retail experience celebrating milestones, everyday memories, and a life uniquely yours.
Made at Thorburn / THE THORBURN GROUP
Because
For special days, every day, and just because.
Navy Star needed an identity and story that would make fine jewelry feel accessible to a broader audience and relevant beyond special occasions. Inspired by the many stops along life’s timeline, Because celebrated milestones, everyday memories, and gestures made just because. I led the engagement and creative team, helping develop the central concept around the name and translating it into a cohesive visual and verbal identity system. Adopted across packaging and retail experiences, the collection invited people to recognize and treasure the moments that make life uniquely their own.
A Vertex Award winner
My role
Engagement Leadership, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Brand Storytelling, Brand Identity Design and Direction, Retail Experience Design, Packaging Design, Art Direction, Creative Team Leadership
SELECTED COLLABORATORs
Creative Direction and Copywriting: Jo-Ann Estés Ebensteiner
Design: Beth Bjorklund