starbucks | uplift rollout

2025-2026

Existing Store Uplifts began as a pilot across Los Angeles and New York, focused on improving the customer experience through targeted, high-impact design interventions to existing stores. Following the pilot, the program was approved by leadership for rollout across the U.S., expanding the approach into a large-scale national initiative.

I led the 100-store pilot for the Los Angeles and Southern California portfolio, overseeing design delivery across the market, assigning projects and resources, providing design direction and reviews, and ensuring consistent execution across a high volume of stores. The work required balancing speed and scale with the individual needs of each location while helping establish a repeatable approach that could transition from pilot to national rollout.

sunset & palisades | pacific palisades, ca

A lighter palette and refreshed seating brought a relaxed, residential character to this Pacific Palisades store.

crenshaw & coliseum | los angeles, ca

Updated finishes, furniture, and artwork transformed the existing store into a warmer neighborhood coffeehouse.

riviera village | redondo beach, ca

Updated furniture, finishes, and localized details refreshed this neighborhood coffeehouse near the Southern California coast.

financial plaza | honolulu, hi

A refreshed palette, furniture, and local artwork brought new warmth and a stronger sense of place to this downtown Honolulu store.