THE WORK
ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm nathan trost
Designer creating thoughtful, user-centered experiences
Based in 🌞 San Diego, CA
Available for hire/freelance
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A screenshot of inthestands.co
White text saying 'IN THE STANDS' curved on a black background.
Five folded t-shirts with sports-related prints and a black baseball cap with a white 'S' on grass.
Website homepage preview showing Major League Stadium Apparel with folded t-shirts and a baseball cap on grass.
Empty green stadium seats at Wrigley Field with a scoreboard in the background.
Futuristic robot character with glowing orange details featured on a gaming showcase page with the text 'It's time to level up' and Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming badge.
Screenshot of Qualcomm Game Studios page for Reign of Amira Arena featuring a female warrior character in red and white armor holding a bow, with text describing her defending a temple from enemies.
Digital interface for The Haunted Mansion Phantom Radio app showing a spooky-themed map, ghostly radio display, and a photo capture feature with skull overlay.
Group of four people smiling outdoors at a barbecue, with a stainless steel grill superimposed over a forest and mountain background, and a close-up of grilled steak on the side; text reads 'Your Pride, Their Joy' with a button to view grills.
Plate with two original fish tacos garnished with lime wedges and fresh vegetables on a wooden platter.
Toyota Hall of Fame website homepage with a bronze bust statue and text 'IT'S HALL OR NOTHING' inviting nominations.
Close-up of a tabby cat lying down with a digital overlay selecting the cat's age as 8 months on Royal Canin's food finder interface.
Four skiers in winter gear standing on a snowy mountain ridge, carrying skis on their shoulders under a clear blue sky.
Lily James as Cinderella in a blue off-shoulder gown with butterfly accents, set against a cloudy background.
Animated superhero girl in purple and red costume with flowing hair, holding a purple ball and a beaded purse, from Big Hero 6 movie.
Big Hero 6 Hero Lab quiz page featuring characters Hiro, Baymax, and friends with options to get started with or without Facebook connect.
Collage of scenes and posters from the movie Birdman, featuring characters in bird-themed costumes and the quote, 'You either die a nobody, or live long enough to see yourself become irrelevant.'
Ironman triathlon course map showing swim (2.4 miles), bike (112 miles), and run (26.2 miles) segments with a timeline and transition points.
the latest
In the Stands
This is a personal/passion project that my wife and I have been working on since 2019. I have handled all of the creative and production work. I created the main site in Webflow, and the merch site in Shopify.
Website header with 'Crafted for Gamedays' text above photos of packed baseball and soccer stadiums.Overview of Wrigley Field baseball stadium with capacity, division, opening date, and dugout locations noted.
Five folded graphic t-shirts and one black baseball cap with a white letter 'S' displayed on grass.
related projects
Website header with 'Crafted for Gamedays' text above photos of packed baseball and soccer stadiums.
In the Stands
Making the most of MLB and MLS Gamedays
Six folded t-shirts and a black cap with a white letter 'S' on grass, featuring sports-themed prints and logos.
In the Stands Shop
Major League Stadium Apparel
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
ISLAND WAY
Scooping up paradise right to your device
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Haunted Mansion
Bringing the Haunted Mansion into your living room
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Wooden panel with stylized text reading 'Phantom Radio' and 'The Haunted Mansion' below.
The Haunted Mansion-themed radio tuner interface with vintage-style dial and three circular buttons below on wood background.
Map showing Disneyland and Disney California Adventure with nearby schools like Betsy Ross Elementary and Orange Grove Elementary, framed by a Phantom Radio decorative border.
Disney's Ghost Relations Department homepage with blue ghostly figures and text explaining a Phantom Radio tool for communicating with Haunted Mansion ghosts.
White stylized skull with bat wings above intertwined letters D, R, and B on black background.
Nexgrill
Firing up a new website
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Group of friends grilling outdoors beside a stainless steel Nexgrill barbecue with mountain forest background, and steak on a wooden board.
Nexgrill Evolution 5 Burner and Side Burner grill with silver finish, five control knobs, and two cabinet doors below, displayed next to smiling people and product details.
Top image shows a stainless steel grill with multiple control knobs. Bottom image shows colorful skewers of meat and vegetables cooking on stainless steel infrared plates.
Rubios
Serving up a taste of Baja right to your screen
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A wooden plate with original fish tacos garnished with sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, and lime wedges.
Two shrimp tacos with lettuce, green salsa, and cream sauce on a blue plate with grilled lime wedges.
Toyota Hall of Fame
Creating a home for fantasy legends
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Bronze bust statue on a pedestal labeled 'Your Name Here' with large text overlay 'It's Hall or Nothing' on a dark museum background.
Man wearing glasses and a turtleneck sweater typing on a keyboard in front of a large, vintage computer monitor with text overlay about Yahoo.com launching fantasy football in July 1999.
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Ski lift chairs ascending a snowy mountain with bright sun and falling snowflakes.
Ornate Balboa Park tower and dome with colorful tile designs under a clear blue sky.
Single slice of evenly toasted golden brown bread on a warm brown gradient background.