Maya Ksibi - Portfolio

The brief

The client commissioned a lifestyle banner optimized for both desktop and mobile to spotlight their cooler category. The goal was to transition the perception of coolers from simple utility to essential gear for outdoor experiences. I received two studio-shot product visuals—each showcasing a different model with clean, studio lighting. My challenge was to reimagine these isolated product shots into a cohesive, aspirational scene that speaks to warm-weather adventures.

The brief

The client commissioned a lifestyle banner optimized for both desktop and mobile to spotlight their cooler category. The goal was to transition the perception of coolers from simple utility to essential gear for outdoor experiences. I received two studio-shot product visuals—each showcasing a different model with clean, studio lighting. My challenge was to reimagine these isolated product shots into a cohesive, aspirational scene that speaks to warm-weather adventures.

First and second attempt

The initial montage was visually strong, and the client responded positively to the art direction. However, they requested an expanded product representation—specifically the inclusion of their top two best-selling models from more engaging, perspective-driven angles. This pivot required careful image curation and spatial balancing to maintain visual hierarchy and ensure the storytelling remained clear and inviting.

First and second attempt

The initial montage was visually strong, and the client responded positively to the art direction. However, they requested an expanded product representation—specifically the inclusion of their top two best-selling models from more engaging, perspective-driven angles. This pivot required careful image curation and spatial balancing to maintain visual hierarchy and ensure the storytelling remained clear and inviting.

Final rendering

For the final iteration, the client introduced a dynamic twist: they wanted one of the models shown in an open position to drive context and realism. I conceptualized summer-ready items you’d actually reach for after a long ride in the sun.

I enhanced material textures, adjusted lighting to simulate bright but diffused natural conditions, and refined the color grading to maintain harmony across all product surfaces. The result was a photorealistic, narrative-driven composition that met both the functional and emotional expectations of the brief.

For the final iteration, the client introduced a dynamic twist: they wanted one of the models shown in an open position to drive context and realism. I conceptualized summer-ready items you’d actually reach for after a long ride in the sun.

I enhanced material textures, adjusted lighting to simulate bright but diffused natural conditions, and refined the color grading to maintain harmony across all product surfaces. The result was a photorealistic, narrative-driven composition that met both the functional and emotional expectations of the brief.

Final rendering

For the final iteration, the client introduced a dynamic twist: they wanted one of the models shown in an open position to drive context and realism. I conceptualized summer-ready items you’d actually reach for after a long ride in the sun.

I enhanced material textures, adjusted lighting to simulate bright but diffused natural conditions, and refined the color grading to maintain harmony across all product surfaces. The result was a photorealistic, narrative-driven composition that met both the functional and emotional expectations of the brief.