Knight Foundation: Webinar Series
Creative direction for a four-part series, took the complex issues of inclusive city-building and paired it with a common relatable theme and colour. Series uses abstract themes (plants, balloons, bicycles, water features) to illustrate city-building concepts:
• Webinar #1: Collaborating Across Difference
• Webinar #2: Storytelling + City-Building
• Webinar #3: Inclusive Community Engagement
• Webinar #4: Right to Urban Beauty
Creative Direction, Template Design, Graphic Design, Infographics; Workbook
Series #1: Collaborating Across Difference
Abstract green plants used as a metaphor for growth, and representing different forms of communication. Contrasted natural elements with technical illustration lines for visual interest and texture.
Digital 1920x1080; 18 slides
Series #2: Storytelling + City-Building
Whimsical pink balloons: a mix of helium, hot air, balloon animals and people interacting with them. Pink used in imagery; also as an accent colour without being overpowering. Large pull quotes provide a visual break from repetitive slides and emphasize key ideas.
Digital 1920x1080; 25 slides
Series #3: Inclusive Community Engagement Practices
Thematic yellow bikes conceptualize active modes of transportation in cities. The circular infographic style emulate wheels on a bike, and reinforce the idea of whole/complete communities.
Digital 1920x1080; 20 slides
Series #4: Right to Urban Beauty
Blue water features express functionality, calm and beauty. Imagery reflects how people, plants and animals interact with this natural element; a much needed aesthetic in public spaces. Watercolour style koi fish and wavy graphic lines underscore the concept.
Digital 1920x1080; 27 slides
“Huge thanks to Karen, for the striking design work for this series. Received positive comments on brand approach from the sneak peek shared.”
– City-builder