The Movement Conference
The Movement Cooperative is a collective of independent organizations working together to advance the progressive movement through common infrastructure. We partnered with The Movement Cooperative to create a comprehensive branding system for their 2023 Movement Conference hosted in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Movement Cooperative
Year: May 2023
My Role: Brand Designer, Iconographer
Project Concentration: Brand Identity, Iconography, Conference Print Materials, Conference Digital Materials, Brand Guide Development, Presentation Design
Photography: Provided by The Movement Cooperative
Key Roles: Creative Direction: Deshawn Oravitz, Primary Brand dev: Joshua Williams
Thinking Beyond Conventional
We developed innovative ideas that went beyond the conventional during the design process, creating an identity for The Movement Conference. This identity visually bridged the gap, connecting funders, organizers, and field staff by incorporating organic elements of nature and technology. The resulting design aligns seamlessly with the forward and intentional mission of The Movement Conference.
Logo
The logo humanizes technology, emphasizing the people and networks involved, drawing inspiration from The Gateway Arch. It highlights interconnectivity and motion, bridging the gap between access, movement, and nature. The design feels both progressive and approachable.
Logo Anatomy
Understanding the different parts of a design provides insight into its overall composition and helps tell a deeper story.
COLOR PALETTE & GRADIENTS
The Movement Cooperative sought a balanced color palette aligning with their collective vision. Rooted in the organization's organic ethos, we crafted a color narrative inspired by natural elements: land, air, and sea. Gradients were incorporated as background elements, providing depth and visual interest. This technique also created a sense of movement, guiding the viewer's eye through various compositions.
TYPOGRAPHY
The brand employs Roboto and Roboto Mono. Roboto combines geometric and organic shapes, while Roboto Mono, designed for readability, complements the tech theme, enhancing user accessibility.
ICONS
Icons were designed to help distinguish programming throughout the conference. Drawing inspiration from the brand's mission to humanize technology, these icons echo the construction of the conference logo.
Connecting Data And Purpose
The essence of The Movement Conference identity lies in its empathetic approach to managing accessible tech data. We utilized a dynamic and adaptable framework of color, typography, and language to build a cohesive identity that resonates with the organization's values across all conference touchpoints.
