A handcrafted drink menu case designed to elevate the experience of an at-home bar with custom branding, tactile materials, and thoughtful detail.
Jacob’s Bar
A handcrafted drink menu folio designed to bring character, craft, and functionality to a personalized home bar experience.
This was a personal project that combined brand identity, physical craftsmanship, and product design. The folio was built to hold two interchangeable 4.5 × 11″ drink menu pages—perfect for switching out menus based on the season, occasion, or new drink offerings. The core of the piece is a wood and leather construction, entirely handcrafted and carefully assembled.
To personalize the design, I used a laser engraver to etch the home bar’s custom logo into the wooden front cover. For the back, I created a 3D-printed stamp and used it to imprint the brand mark onto the leather cover, adding another layer of texture and tactility to the piece. Both materials were selected for their durability and warmth, creating a final product that feels both refined and personal.
The folio also includes thoughtful interior details—corner slots to securely hold the menu pages while allowing for easy swaps, and enough rigidity to stand upright on a bar top or shelf.
To complete the experience, I extended the brand identity across additional bar accessories, including a set of matching coasters featuring the same stamped logo design. Altogether, the set creates a cohesive and functional branding system rooted in craft, comfort, and celebration.
Sarah Kolesar 