the coupe
Campaigns & Content
Project Overview
Jazz and champagne lounge concept
Designed as an intimate, design-driven hospitality experience centered on atmosphere, programming and guest experiencee
my Role
Concept and creative lead
Defined the brand, space and overall guest experience
Led programming, marketing and day-to-day execution
What I Did
Developed the overall concept for the lounge
Designed the interior look and feel of the space
Extended the existing brand by applying the designer’s color palette and visual direction across touchpoints
Built menus and event programming
Booked performers and managed event schedules
Led all marketing efforts
Designed digital and print materials to promote events and experiences
Tools
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Canva
Social media platforms
Tock
Square POS
Results
Launched a cohesive hospitality brand from concept to execution
Built a loyal, repeat audience through programming and atmosphere
Established a recognizable presence in the local nightlife scene
Press
“As someone who has lived in Rapid City for 20 years and has both performed and watched performances I have to say I was really pleasantly surprised. This place is a refreshing change for our area. From the olives on the menu to the little combs in the bathrooms to the effort and planning the dancers/staff put into the costumes and performances...this place is on point. There's even a man in a bow tie who greets you. You can tell that the owners and people who run it have put meticulous detail into making sure the atmosphere is well worth what you spend on a ticket to the show. If you're looking to have a great girls night out or just a nice time while you're visiting the Black Hills, I'd 100% recommend The Coupe. Bonus points: It's right next to the cigar bar and near Main Street Square too. Spot on location and venue.”
— Guest review
web & digital
Project Overview
Website design and build for a live entertainment venue and hospitality brand
Created a digital presence that supported event promotion, reservations and ongoing communication with guests
my Role
Web designer and digital lead
Built and managed the website while overseeing digital channels that supported marketing and audience engagement
What I Did
Designed the site layout and structure to reflect the brand experience
Built the full website using a hosted website platform
Applied the existing brand’s fonts, colors and visual direction across the site
Created clear navigation for events, menus and reservations
Updated site content regularly to support changing programming and performances
Ensured mobile responsiveness and usability
Managed the site as an active marketing tool during business operations
Managed Instagram and Facebook channels to promote events and maintain consistent brand presence
Tools
Website platform (Squarespace)
Basic HTML/CSS customization
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
Instagram and Facebook platforms
Results
Launched a functional website used as the venue’s primary digital hub
Supported event discovery, ticketing and reservations through clear site structure
Strengthened digital presence through consistent website and social media updates
Provided a flexible platform that could be updated quickly to support evolving programming
Note: The Coupe has since closed. This work reflects the website and digital presence built and managed while the business was in operation.