Branding / Logo Design

  • We were excited to be commissioned by Speak for the Trees, a long time community friend and non-profit growing tree equity in Boston! Their mission is a perfect fit, as they work at the intersection of environmental justice, racial and social equity, public health, and climate change to advocate for a healthy and equitable urban forest in Boston. Our Graphic Design studio was tasked to design messaging and graphics to wrap the sides of their new trailer. The design was to bring their brand to life and speak to the broadest possible community, allowing all people to feel ownership over their urban forest.

    Client

    Speak for the Trees

    Location

    Dorchester

    Dimensions

    98”w x 98”h (1 side) and 145”h x 98”h (2 sides)

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • Design and fabricated an exterior, sculptural monument sign as a prominent feature to the entrance of Zinc Luxury Apartments. Informed by Zinc's brand, the design was inspired by an AFH teen bringing the letter "z" to life through the power of origami.

    Client

    Wood Partners

    Dimensions

    6.4’h x 9.75’w x 2.5’d

    Materials

    Galvanized Steel

    Studios

    3D Design

  • AFH designed and developed BAA/BAAF's first professionally-designed website and we’re proud to say it’s getting rave reviews! The site is highly functional, offering an array of features to meet the needs of their diverse user base of students, parents and donors. We’re proud to have joined forces with another non-profit that’s passionate about supporting Boston youth.

    "In all my years, I’ve actually never seen a website project be run so well or move along so smoothly. There will always be issues, delays, etc. on a project this comprehensive, but I’ve been around a lot of website projects in my career and this one stands out as the best in class example of how to do it."

    ~ Jeff Rosica, Chair, Boston Arts Academy Foundation and Chief Executive Officer & President, Avid Technology

    BAA/BAAF Website
    Client

    Boston Arts Academy Foundation (BAAF) + Boston Arts Academy (BAA)

    Studios

    Graphic Design, Creative Technology

  • THIS IS NOW! Over three consecutive evenings, teen-inspired art from our Voices of the Future collection was projected on well-known Boston landmarks and live-streamed for public viewing. The talent, feelings and concerns of AFH fine artists, designers, and animators was shared for all to see! Our “intersectional” times call for our teen voices to be raised in response. Our first Community Arts Initiative, the project kickstarted our new Creative Technology Studio. Our Graphic Design Studio designed the event logo.

    Sponsors: National Grid, Highland Street Foundation, and AFH Community Arts Initiative Partners: Masary Studios, 42 Degrees North Media, The Strand Theatre, Haley House Bakery Cafe, and J.P. Licks

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    Client

    AFH Public Art

    Location

    Uphams Corner (Dorchester), Nubian Square (Roxbury), and JP Centre (Jamaica Plains)

    Time

    3'36"

    Studios

    Graphic Design, Creative Technology, Video Production

  • Designed the visual identity for The Guild for Human Services, a school with a mission to educate, encourage, and empower individuals with intellectual disabilties. The identity is inspired by their letter G in braille.

    Client

    The Guild for Human Services

    Collateral

    Typography System, Color Palette, Logo, Visual Identity Guidelines

    Location

    Concord, MA

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • Designed a Unicorn bike wrap for Bluebike’s celebration of 10 million trips taken as a system since its 2011 launch. A promotional postcard was created to mark the achievement, its design inspired by the Unicorn bike's cool fender wrap, also designed by AFH.

    Client

    Lyft for Bluebikes

    Dimension

    5"x7"

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • We teamed up with the designers at NOBULL to design the Artists For Humanity Collection of sneakers and accessories. The collection was inspired by one's journey to reach the defined "target" or "bulls-eye," knowing that what is most important is 'pushing on' while reflecting on and evolving the goal or path to achievement. An added bonus! 100% of net proceeds from the collection donated to Artists for Humanity, America Needs You, and the Majira Project.

    Client

    NOBULL

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • A selection of AFH designed logos, some of which were part of a larger visual brand identity system package.

    Client

    Various

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • Designed a series of study guide books for users to learn more about BLO’s seasonal play prior to going to the actual performance. There were four issues: Pagliacci, Fellow Travelers, Norma, and Giulio Cesare. All four live on a digital publishing platform called Issuu.

    Client

    Boston Lyric Opera

    Dimension

    8 1/2"x11"

    Studios

    Graphic Design

  • Created illustrated graphics that serve as the centerpiece for unique package designs for Preserve’s cause-marketed toothbrushes, made from recycled materials. The packaging includes a “shout out” to AFH for the package design.

    Client

    Preserve

    Studios

    Graphic Design

Thank you to our supporters, including:

The Lynch Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Sustaining Grants - Cummings Foundation - Cummings Foundation
State Street
John Hancock - MLK Scholars
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Mass Cultural Council
NEFA
The Wilson Sheehan Foundation
Wellington Management
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ann Theodore Foundation
edvestors - Driving Change in Urban Schools