For the past 6 years, I’ve been extremely honored to donate my time each fall to a unique benefit event for Philly area non-profits called Create-A-Thon. Basically, what goes down, is a group of designers and copywriters donate one solid 24-hour block of time where they create logos, brochures, ads and websites for selected non-profit organizations, free of charge. I’m sure if you’ve been following this site for a while, then you’re more than familiar.
This year, CAT took place October 7-8 and my client was Tree House Books, a real grass-roots non-profit based in North Philadelphia. Originally founded as a used book store, Tree House quickly evolved into a place where local children can take part in writing workshops, create artwork, perform at open mic events, get homework help or generally express themselves in a warm, encouraging and safe environment. I designed a donor brochure for them as well as a flyer (pictured) and some business cards shaped like bookmarks. I got to work around 10AM Thursday morning and finally wrapped things up around 12:30PM Friday afternoon, so it was long day for sure but, as always, well worth it. I plan on posting photos of all the completed pieces once I get samples back from the printer.
Special thanks to Burlington Press, who donated the printing this year and to Richard and Allison at Hypno for hosting the event and letting me be a part of it.
For more info on my design work, please visit redatticstudios.com.