by Annemarie Henning | Mar 14, 2019 | Annemarie, Design, Strategy
“Logos are a graphic extension of the internal realities of a company.” – Saul Bass A nonprofit’s brand – visually centering around its logo – is crucial to telling the story of your organization: who you are, what you stand for, what you work for. Just like any...
by Annemarie Henning | Aug 2, 2018 | Annemarie, Design, Messaging, Strategy
All names mean something. – Salman Rushdie In the news this week… “Aloha Poke Co., a Chicago-based restaurant chain, has been fighting to protect its trademarked, Hawaiian name for more than a year. It was not until this week, however, that the backlash to its efforts...
by Annemarie Henning | Feb 1, 2018 | Annemarie, Design
When working with non-profits, often the most challenging part of creative projects — such as visuals for social media posts or design of a new marketing brochure — is the lack of strong photography that’s representative of the organization....
by Social Change Consulting | Jan 17, 2018 | Design, Messaging, Nonprofits & Technology
January is an ideal time to think about what images you’re using to represent your organization. Do these images best represent your work? Will supporters or constituents see themselves depicted in the pictures you’re using? Are there photos that you should capture...
by Annemarie Henning | Nov 23, 2017 | Annemarie, Design
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It’s a time to relax, reflect, maybe run a turkey trot, and share a hearty meal with friends and family. I’m thankful for this, and so much more. I’m thankful for the work that I do as a graphic designer and especially...