The Challenge
The brief was straightforward, but deceptively tricky:
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Create a name that could travel nationally — not just regionally
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Move away from the dated “Western” label while preserving craftsmanship and trust
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Introduce a tone that felt modern, sustainable, and design-forward
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Build a new identity system that elevated quality and environmental responsibility
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Redesign every touchpoint — from web to catalog to photography — to match
The goal:
Make the brand feel current, confident, and clean — without losing the soul of a family-run cabinet maker.
The Solution: Woodmont Cabinetry
The new name, Woodmont, struck the balance immediately.
It’s grounded in craft (“Wood”) and elevated by place (“Mont”), evoking nature, design, and permanence — all in one breath.
It feels premium but approachable, timeless but fresh, and unlike “Western,” it isn’t anchored to a single geography.
Woodmont became the foundation of a full rebrand that repositioned the company as a modern American cabinetry brand built on craftsmanship, sustainability, and simple beauty.
The Brand Identity
We built a new visual and verbal system around the name — clean, elegant, and rooted in natural materials.
The Brand Included:
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A refined logo system that works seamlessly across cabinetry, print, and digital
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A color palette drawn from wood, stone, and daylight — organic but controlled
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Typography inspired by architectural plans and design catalogs
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Copy tone focused on quality, sustainability, and design simplicity
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A photographic style that highlights materials, craftsmanship, and real homes
Every element of the identity was created to help Woodmont compete in higher-end markets while still feeling genuine and accessible.
Website + Digital Presence
The old Western Cabinets website looked like it belonged to another era — outdated visuals, clunky navigation, and little story behind the product.
I redesigned the entire experience to focus on storytelling, usability, and visual harmony.
Key Features:
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Lifestyle-first homepage with clean navigation
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Collection galleries by finish, door style, and design type
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Builder + designer resources for easy spec and ordering
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Sustainability section focused on green manufacturing practices
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CMS integration for simple content updates
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Mobile-first layout optimized for homeowners and pros alike
The new site didn’t just look better — it sold better.
Catalog + Photography
I developed a full suite of photography and catalog assets to match the new identity:
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Clean, natural-light photography for cabinetry, kitchens, and installations
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A refreshed product catalog featuring new layouts, finish guides, and collection details
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Visual consistency across digital, print, and retail materials
The catalogs became the centerpiece of their sales and design process — modern, polished, and built to last.
Social + Digital Rollout
The rebrand wasn’t just a logo swap.
We launched the new identity through digital storytelling, including:
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Brand reveal campaigns on social and web
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Product spotlights and mood boards for interior designers
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Sustainability stories highlighting eco-conscious manufacturing
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Photography and lifestyle posts that aligned with the new tone
Every platform worked together to communicate one clear message:
modern craftsmanship, responsibly made.
My Role
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Led naming and brand strategy, transforming Western Cabinets into Woodmont Cabinetry
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Designed the brand identity system, including logo, palette, typography, and tone
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Directed and delivered photography and art direction for digital and catalog use
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Designed the website UX/UI and collaborated on build implementation
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Created catalog design and marketing materials
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Managed the digital and social rollout of the new brand
Impact
The rebrand gave Woodmont:
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A name that travels — national, not regional
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A modern brand identity aligned with quality and sustainability
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A stronger digital presence that converts more leads
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A cohesive system uniting catalog, digital, and social materials
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A clear story that matches the craftsmanship they’ve had all along
Woodmont Cabinetry didn’t become a new company.
They just started looking like the one they’d always been.