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We’re curious. We are passionate about education and lifelong learning. We enjoy working with clients in the education world for their intellect, engagement, and respect. And we love storytelling and the strategy behind connecting our clients with their communities. These are some of the things that we clarified during a Deep Dive into who we are, what we love to do, and who we enjoy working with. Thank you to Casa Davka for guiding us through this process. Enjoy this little glimpse into who we are and what we do. https://lnkd.in/e8GgevdN

“A Little Book of Magazines,” has been updated to showcase new work from 2024! Over 100 pages of magazine covers and spreads art directed and designed over 2communiqué’s 25+ years. Attendees of “Building the Brand While Flying,” at the CASE Editors Forum will receive a copy. If you can’t make it, reach out and we’ll send you a copy, if we have any left. ? ? #2communiquedesign #storytelling #creativeconsulting#cover #magazinecover #publicationcover #editorialspread#publicationdesign #editorialdesign #publication #magazines#artdirection #editorialdirection #alumnimagazines#alumnicommunications #strategiccommunications#editorialphotography #editorialillustration

“Build the Brand While Flying It: How to Launch Amid Institutional Transformation” In an era characterized by shrinking budgets, it’s become increasingly essential for an institution’s magazine to serve multiple audiences. Gone are the days of one-trick magazines; now, publications should build consensus among a campus community, connect with corporate partners, engage with alumni from all over the globe, and stand out in a higher ed influencer’s mailbox during rankings season. Creative Director, Kelly McMurray, and Bryant University’s Casey Nilsson, who partnered on the relaunch of Bryant’s biannual institutional magazine, will delve into methodologies for leveraging both qualitative and quantitative research to inform a robust magazine branding strategy that maximizes impact. “I hope to see you there!”—Kelly ? ? #2communiquedesign #storytelling #publicationdesign #editorialdesign #publication #magazines #strategiccommunications #artdirection #editorialdirection #alumnimagazines #alumnicommunications #brandnarrative #brandstorytelling #brandstrategy

We wrapped up our second issue of the International Monetary Fund’s magazine F&D! Each issue focuses on a theme around economics. The March issue, “The Talent Equation,” focuses on the global impact of finding and nurturing talent and how doing so spurs economic growth. For the visual direction we selected illustrators that would humanize the theme, all beautifully achieved by Yasmine Gateau, Simona Bortis-Schultz, Traci Darbecko, and Abbey Lossing. Additional illustration for the features and departments complemented the cover package, including portraits by John Jay Cabuay, Eric Frommelt’s take on “Reconnecting Morality with Political Economy,” and Point of View artist, Chantal Jachan. Editor-in-Chief: Gita Bhatt Managing Editor: Nick Owen Consulting Art Director: Margot Grisar Illustrators: Yasmine Gateau, Simona Bortis-Schultz, Traci Darbecko, Abbey Lossing, John Jay Cabuay, Eric Frommelt, and Chantal Jachan ? ? #2communiquedesign #design #communicationstrategy#communicationdesign #strategicstorytelling#brandstorytelling #strategiccommunications#creativestrategy #editorialdesign #alumnimagazine#alumnicommunications #publicationdesign #published

A Year in Review: Photography Photographers from around the country captured the people and places to connect with unique communities that are our clients. ? ? #2communiquedesign #design #communicationstrategy #communicationdesign #strategicstorytelling #brandstorytelling #strategiccommunications #creativestrategy #editorialdesign #alumnimagazine #alumnicommunications #higheredcommunications #publicationdesign #published #artdirection#editorialdirection #editorialphotography #portraitprohotography

A Year in Review: Illustration Illustrators bring a unique style and way of thinking that can make a complex idea approachable, capture a person’s personality, and bring a reader to a place. Working with them is one of the joys of the work we do. ? ? #2communiquedesign #design #communicationstrategy #communicationdesign #strategicstorytelling #brandstorytelling #strategiccommunications #creativestrategy #editorialdesign #alumnimagazine #alumnicommunications #higheredcommunications #publicationdesign #published #artdirection#editorialdirection #editorialphotography #portraitprohotography

A Year in Review: Art Direction & Design From coast-to-coast and north-to-south this past year we collaborated with clients in education to create unique brand storytelling. ? ? #2communiquedesign #design #communicationstrategy #communicationdesign #strategicstorytelling #brandstorytelling #strategiccommunications #creativestrategy #editorialdesign #alumnimagazine #alumnicommunications #higheredcommunications #publicationdesign #published #artdirection#editorialdirection

We are honored to add the International Monetary Fund’s magazine F&D to our portfolio. As we took on this new assignment we looked to elevate the art direction of this expertly designed magazine (original design by Point 5). For each themed issue, our direction is to select an artist whose style embodies that theme. The December issue focuses on real estate so we selected Cristiana Couceiro’s for her powerful sense of architecture and development to set the tone. Additional artists, including Michael Morgensten, Andre Da Loba, Shout, and Ben Wiseman, captured the essence of an individual article while working cohesively as a collection for the themed package. These pieces were complemented by commissioned and stock photography, balancing concepts with a sense of place for the package. Editor: Gita Bhatt Managing Editor: Nick Owen Consulting Art Director: Margot Grisar ? ? #2communiquedesign #design #communicationstrategy #communicationdesign #strategicstorytelling #brandstorytelling #strategiccommunications #creativestrategy #editorialdesign #alumnimagazine #alumnicommunications #publicationdesign #published

The Fall 2024 issue of Georgetown Business takes a look at how four Georgetown business alumni are fueling the green economy around the world, choosing happiness after an unexpected loss, the lucrative business of sign spinning, and more! Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: Teresa Mannix Senior Director of Marketing and Communications: Samantha Meyer Krause Krause Associate Director of Publications and Design: Martha B. Holland Holland Editorial Consultant: Dog Ear Creative Writers: Laura Cole, Maureen Harmon, Dan Morrell Illustrators: Davide Bonazzi and Hadley Hooper Photographer: Dan Cutrona

The theme, “Community Service,” weaves its way through the Fall 2024 edition of Georgetown Arts & Sciences, and is joyfully represented with an illustration by Laura Leido on the “cover” for this digital-only edition. Illustrators and photographers brought the issue to life visually, capturing stories that include faculty expanding the reach of STEM, Hoyas called to action, and alumni working to help others around the world. Photography: Oxana Ware, Phil Humicky, Jessica Scranton, Todd France Illustration: Laura Leido, Bratislav Milenkovi? Check out the issue here ?? https://buff.ly/48uT9GC ? ? #2communiquedesign #design #digitalpublication #digitalmagazine #editorialdesign #alumnimagazine #alumnicommunications #publicationdesign #published #membercommunications #editorialphotography #portraitphotography #editorialillustration #communicationdesign #strategicstorytelling #brandstorytelling #strategiccommunications #creativestrategy