Yes to the Power of &

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Identity | Print | Strategy
Yes to the Power of &

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Identity | Print | Strategy

overview

In 2021, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF) reached a critical juncture — they were poised to reposition themselves as a community catalyst and knowledge hub, with a specific focus on advancing social and racial equity in Pierce County. They needed a succinct way to frame their renewed vision and communicate it to the community. The original project parameters were loose and open to possibility — just the type of creative challenge that we love. What started as a messaging exercise eventually grew to become a full-on rebrand.

strategy

The first solution we delivered as Yes to the Power of &—a rallying cry with an emphasis on the idea that an equitable community required access (yes) and inclusion (&). When combined, the effect is exponential. In addition to the phrase itself, we developed a full visual identity for Yes to the Power of &, which included colors, logomarks, photography treatment, and additional art direction. The execution was received with such enthusiasm that GTCF leadership requested we conduct a full rebrand for their organization based on Yes to the Power of &.

the shape of progress

GTCF manages millions of dollars for the benefit of the Pierce County community. To capture this visually, we developed a suite of geometric and isometric shapes that reflect the exacting precision and skill GTCF brings to the table. At the same time, GTCF’s work is done at human scale, so progress is often organic, slower paced, and a little messy. To reflect this, we also composed a suite of handcrafted collages made of found paper artifacts. The juxtaposition of the clean lines and torn edges creates a rich and expressive visual identity for an organization that is anything but one-dimensional.

summary

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation embodies the spirit of connection, justice, generosity, and inclusivity: virtues we are drawn to and aspire to in all of our projects. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with such a positive force in our community, and it’s rewarding to see the ripples of our work make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.

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