NewRez, a national mortgage lending and servicing company, brought together a collection of employee-submitted recipes from across its Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to create a cookbook celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and personal stories that connect its workforce.

Working within NewRez's established brand identity, I developed a playful illustration system that transformed the company's limited color palette and signature geometric shapes—inspired by rooflines and home construction—into vibrant, food-focused compositions. The NewRez logomark was thoughtfully integrated into each illustration, creating a recognizable visual thread throughout the cookbook.

To balance the brand's clean, structured geometry, I introduced chalk-like strokes, and grainy textures that brought warmth and personality to the artwork. Each recipe received its own custom illustration, creating a cohesive yet varied visual experience that felt distinctly NewRez.

The result was a colorful, inviting cookbook that extended the brand beyond its traditional corporate applications, celebrating the people behind NewRez through a shared love of food.