When ACE Resource Network came to me, they were a national nonprofit with a massive mission and no visual identity. Their work is breaking the cycle of childhood trauma through real systems change. Legislation, hospital protocols, clinician training. The kind of brief that makes you sit up a little straighter.
The challenge was finding the balance. The work is about Adverse Childhood Experiences in kids, but the brand isn't for kids. It speaks to clinicians, legislators, and state partners across red states and blue states alike. Too playful and you lose credibility. Too clinical and you lose the warmth that makes people lean in.
So I built the full brand identity. Strategy, positioning, logo, visual system, and guidelines. Something functional, welcoming, and human. A brand strong enough to anchor a movement, humble enough to let everyone else shine.
That side with all the competitor logos in one grid is the slide I'd steal for a client presentation. Nothing explains "why this direction" faster than showing the sea of sameness first. The navy seal wins easily after that.
AURÉLIA - Luxury Beauty Brand Identity & Packaging I designed a complete luxury beauty brand concept for AURÉLIA. What I created: - Gold Crown Logo - Luxury Packaging for Face Cream, Serum & Perfume - Beige & Gold Brand Color Palette - Elegant Product Photography Style My goal was to make the brand feel Royal, Soft & Premium. If you want a luxury brand like this for your beauty business, let's work together!