V1 PROJECTS is an independent creative studio led by Tori Simokov, a strategy leader & brand designer based in New York. She also writes Window Seat, a cult-favorite travel newsletter.

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Kingsford x Ben Baller

2021 



︎ The drop sold out in 11 seconds.

︎ After sellout, the exclusive grill was being sold on secondary marketplaces for 5x retail.

︎Featured in Hypebeast
︎Featured in Foodbeast
︎Featured in The Culture Curators


︎︎︎ Creative strategy
︎︎︎ Brand partnerships

For the “Blaze Your Trail” campaign, NTWRK aligned Kingsford with celebrity jeweler Ben Baller to drop the ultimate grilling kit featuring a golden Everdure barbecue grill and luxe grilling accessories. In an exciting NTWRK episode, users tuned in to see Ben Baller & renowned chef Nyesha Arrington whip up delicious tacos using the ultra-exclusive grill and accessories.

My role as the lead strategist at NTWRK was to help Kingsford connect to multicultural millennial & gen-z consumers. I identified resonating talent, built the product & content strategy, and determined how best to insert the brand into culture through fostering meaningful engagement & massive awareness.












V1 PROJECTS is an independent creative studio led by Tori Simokov, a graphic designer & creative strategist based in New York. She also writes Window Seat, a cult-favorite travel newsletter.