A visual identity that authentically reflects “Walnut Wonderful’s” multifaceted spirit, embraces its community-driven ethos, and communicates its intentions with clarity and heart. This brand will effectively compel citizens of Walnut to unite and become a thriving force for positive change in the city.
My objective with Walnut Wonderful was to weave environmentalism, cultural appreciation and creativity into one cohesive brand. The aesthetic needed to be welcoming, and inclusive in order to transcend cultural backgrounds, break socioeconomic barriers and resonate with the entire community. I wanted to showcase nature’s ability to heal and inspire while evoking the buzzing anticipation of rebirth. Attracting new supporters and volunteers who might not yet be involved in sustainability, art, or cultural initiatives requires a clear and compelling message that showcases the group’s broader impact.
Imagine a vibrant community built on environmental consciousness, cultural appreciation and bursts of artistic expression. That’s the essence of “Walnut Wonderful,” a grassroots group reimagining Walnut, California one seed packet, one brushstroke, one city parcel at a time.
Walnut Wonderful is a conceptual community group for my hometown of Walnut, California. With rapid growth has come the destruction of countless natural areas and culturally significant sites. As our surroundings have become plowed down and paved, it is more important than ever to organize simple initiatives that bring natural beauty, culture and creativity back to our city. A place not just defined by development, Walnut will be reclaimed by the spirit of its people. It’s a call to action, an invitation to pick up a paintbrush, plant a seed, or share your song. Together, we can reclaim the lost stories of Walnut, paint a future as vibrant as our history, and prove that even the smallest seeds of hope can blossom into a community that grows, celebrates, and thrives.
Walnut Wonderful envisions a living, breathing ecosystem of nature, art, and human connection in Walnut, California. We will recover from the lifeless development that has eaten up our hillsides and work to breathe life back into our land, one block at a time.
Walnut Wonderful organizes projects to transform forgotten spaces into natural havens, celebrate diversity through art and reimagine a city where creativity and community thrive.
The icon is an even more simplified design for use across all social media platforms.
Just as the city of Walnut will go from bland to brilliant, this logo shows a similar transformation. Using two distinct fonts, the viewer experiences a transition from a bland serif-font (Walnut) to a whimsical and lively handwritten script (Wonderful). The logo has organic edges for a natural appearance and uses expressive forms to capture the optimistic personality of the brand..
The horizontal monogram gives Walnut wonderful a secondary branding option that is easily recognized and connected with the primary logo. This is a more concise mark that offers the brand a beautiful alternative for use on marketing material and merchandise.
As a multidisciplinary artist, I use everything from paint to pixels to craft just the right look for your brand. One-of-a-kind patterns, textures and illustrations will give your brand the variety and depth to delight your audience.
Forget cookie-cutter graphics. I dig deep to find the brand’s core essence and create custom artwork that relates to the brand's unique mission. Then, I weave together visuals that mix modern design with the expressive power of fine art.
Beautiful things grow from caring choices. That’s why WW fundraising merchandise would ned to be designed with sustainability in mind. Cotton bucket hats dyed with plant extracts, pollinator seed packets, and greeting cards made with plantable packaging - every choice considers the connectivity of our ecosystem.
Walnut Wonderful exists to make a cleaner and greener Walnut, California. One way the group group could help offset carbon emissions in their community is by working with local business and residents to sponsor new trees and gardens on their properties. Trees provide numerous benefits like shade, cleaner air, and habitat for wildlife. Gardens offer healthy food and a place for essential pollinators to find food and refuge.
Another way that Walnut Wonderful would work to reduce carbon emissions is by hosting workshops to teach residents in the community the rewarding benefits of composting. Food scraps and yard waste decompose in landfills, releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas. By getting residents excited about their own composting methods and offering community composting sites, Walnut can work to influence local practices.
Walnut Wonderful was once a simple idea that I evolved into an entire brand ecosystem. How can I help you and your business come to life like this one? Let's work together to make your vision a reality so that you too can start making an impact on the people you serve and the planet we inhabit.