BREAKING THROUGH TO ZERO
It’s not too often that we get to herald such good news—Ploughshares Fund is making real progress toward their vision of a world without nuclear weapons.
- description2: Building on the idea of "breaking through," we designed engaging information graphics to illustrate Ploughshare Funds's unique impact philanthropy, the nuclear budget, track two diplomacy and 30 years of progress toward eliminating nuclear weapons. We worked with New York photographer
Susie Cushner to capture the determined spirit of five of Ploughshares’ front-line grantees.
LEAPING TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Rainforest Alliance’s biggest funders allocated $60 million to help them meet their goals—but there was a catch.
- description2: The commitment was contingent on an additional $20 million raised from individual donors, and that's where we came in. We worked with Rainforest Alliance to develop fundraising materials to get their word out—and donations in.
Room To Read Annual Report 2010
Designing a report to celebrate Room to Read’s first decade of educating the world’s children.
- description2: Inspired by the Ray and Charles Eames film, Powers of Ten, we used multiples of ten to report Room to Read’s impressive ten-year growth by starting with one dream, expanding to ten countries, building 1,000 schools and 10,000 libraries, and laying a foundation to reach ten million children by 2015. The report heralds the organization’s unstoppable momentum with spirited stories, bold design and exuberant photos to convey the power of education.
Education Changes Everything
Room to Read’s 10,000+ girl scholars have something in common—they desperately want to be educated. To tell their inspiring stories, we designed a vibrant tabloid to convey their contagious enthusiasm for learning.
- description2: To keep volunteers and donors engaged, we know they need to see how their efforts and dollars are making a difference. This year, Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Yearbook is filled with visually accessible and fun facts about education in each girl’s country, her personal quest for education, and her aspirations for the future. Spirited photo essays and quotes from family, friends and mentors accompany the stories.
ROOM TO READ ANNUAL REPORT
Room to Read has developed a holistic, multi-pronged approach to help children in the developing world gain the lifelong gift of education through its four core programs: Reading Room, School Room, Local Language Publishing, and Girls’ Education.
- description2: Their 2009 annual report portrays the remarkable successes and milestones of the organization since its launch in 2000.
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Haas School of Business
The Haas School of Business educates innovative business leaders who redefine how we do business.
- description2: We work with Haas on their annual reports and program
collateral. To avoid text-heavy, unapproachable communications, we deconstruct the dense statistic-heavy content into an inviting visual language to engage prospective students and alumni donors.
Stanford Diversity Brouchure
Since the University’s founding in 1891, Stanford has been committed to an inclusive approach to higher education.
- description2: We worked with the Diversity Outreach Department to design
tri-fold brochures for the Chicano/Latino, Native American and Black Communities. Using images of students and community activities, we created a spirited campaign to welcome incoming students.
St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery
In our 20-year partnership with St. Supéry, we’ve developed an enduring wine brand that only improves with age.
- description2: Melanie Doherty Design has managed every aspect of the brand: identity system, print collateral, website, naming, signage and packaging for four families of wine, producing nearly 50 award-winning varietal labels.
The Quintessential Art School Guidebook
The Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design approached us with the goal of producing the premier reference book for students seeking the best art education for their needs.
- description2: Our aim was to erase the mystique of a career in the arts by presenting profiles of viable professional paths. We combined pages of alumni and faculty work to represent each college with information graphics to facilitate at-a-glance program comparisons.
