DVA – Visual Design

The situation

Time for an update

Open Arms, a branch of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, was in the process of changing their name from VVCS. 

In addition, they had a number of websites that were clearly out of date. 

They needed their websites redesigned, their style guide updated, and a range of print materials produced.

The task

Design

The new visual design style guide needed to be expanded, and a range of print materials needed to be developed including social media banners, street banners, fridge magnets, business cards, brochure covers and flyers.

The action

Digital and print

For the existing style guide, I extended the colour palette using colour theory principles, applied the design in new ways, added to the typography section, and defined further details such as around photography usage.

I applied the design to a stationary set which included t-shirts, business cards, ppt slides, letter heads and more. 

I applied the Open Arms and At-Ease branding to a series of double sided brochures and brochure covers.

I developed a series of assets including post-cards, email signatures, posters, pull down banners, and fridge magnets.

The resulT

Support for all

The print materials were shown and distributed to veterans at open days, and also sent in the mail. This provided veterans with readily available contact details for counselling and support if and when needed. 

The digital style guide was able to guide future development of the website as it evolved over time.