a little bit of luck for a good cause

Last year, I created this logotype and stationery as my first foray into logo design for Typography I. ECHO is a nonprofit in my hometown of Paris, Illinois, that provides temporary shelter for the homeless. They had no previous branding material, so after the project was finished, I tried to contact them to donate the logo and collateral. After a while, I’d assumed they didn’t want it (this is, after all, my first real attempt at logo design).

As luck would have it, a year later I’d send a graduation announcement (see below post) to a former elementary school teacher who is the organization’s current president. After finding the logo on my portfolio website and forwarding it to specific members on the board, she enthusiastically requested it.

Of course, I’m more than happy to donate it! I cannot wait to see its intended use fulfilled and can only hope that it gives new voice to their mission.