Branding for Purpose-Driven Organizations
CC Design Co. is a strategy-driven branding and design studio dedicated to elevating the mission and purpose of nonprofits. We believe in the power of design, brought to life through close collaboration with our clients and their transformative initiatives. Select from our list of curated branding packages and get what’s just right for your organization.
Your Brand, Packaged with Intention
1. CC Signature Package
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Complete Design Strategy & Execution:
Research
Values, promise, voice, and positioning
Logo design
Color palette
Typography
Photography styles
Brand Guidelines
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4-6 months
2. Visionary Package
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Logo & Visual Identity:
Logo design
Color palette
Typography
Visual identity
Brand guidelines
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3 months
3. Studio Package
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Logo design
Color palette
Logo guidelines
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8-10 weeks
Our Process
CC Design is here to elevate your organization’s brand through creativity, visual integration, and strategic thinking. Our proven creative process assures focus on the main goal and emphasizes clarity through each design phase. Information and constructive feedback in a timely manner are key components to a successful outcome in every project we undertake. We pride ourselves on utilizing clear client communications along the way. Follow CC Design Co. on LinkedIn.
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To create meaningful designs through an informed creative process. At CC Design the focus goes to goals, smooth process, client communications, creative concepts, and engaging visual experiences.
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Honesty. I believe that the best designs come out of processes that emphasize communication between the client and the designer in a timely and open manner. My design work is more effective when I gather constructive feedback and focus on the ultimate goal.
Empathy. Design reaches people when the creator understands the audience and how they communicate. My designs meet people where they are.
Simplicity. Good brands and visual communications programs are simple. At CC Design images and messages are direct and clear to make choices easier.
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Brand Strategy & Identity: We translate your mission into a visually integrated system that sets you apart in your industry.
Brand Marketing Campaigns: We conceptualize and produce campaigns that engage with your audience and convey your call to action. From social impact to live events, we understand the process.
Corporate Collateral: Sometimes you just need some extra support in your existing brand. We can be your strategic design partner to help you get things done on brand and on time.
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We find it rewarding when working with mission-driven global organizations in industries such as education, science, and government. Our clients understand and utilize the power of design to propel their brand, mission, and initiatives.
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Graphic Design USA, American In-House Design Award
American Design Awards
DC Urban Forest Project
PGAMA Mid Atlantic, Excellence in Print
PRINT Magazine, Regional Design Annualscription
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AIGA Unidos, Instagram Live
Lamar University, Texas, guest speaker
George Mason University, portfolio reviewer
ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo, guest speaker
America Advertising Federation (AAF), judge
SHINE, AIGA DC, mentor
Our Clients
Hi, I'm Cecilia
Founder & Creative Director at CC Design Co.
Founder & Creative Director
Cecilia is founder and creative director of CC Design Co. Formerly a Creative Director at National Geographic Society and other global organizations, Cecilia is a trusted brand design expert to nonprofits. She’s known for her creative leadership, implementation of in-house creative programs, and creativity. Her branding knowledge is founded on a long-time design career, including ad agencies and decades leading corporate image and brand marketing. As an award-winning design leader, Cecilia has been recognized by PRINT Magazine, AIGA Unidos Live, Graphic Design USA, and the Association Media & Publishing among others. As a designer inspired by education and mentoring she’s been described as having “courageous” leadership and developing “well-oiled” creative teams. She’s a former board member at AIGA DC, where she chaired The Continuum Education Fund.
Cecilia holds a Bachelor’s in Applied Arts and Sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology and is an alumna of the AIGA Business Perspectives for Design Leaders program at Harvard Business School. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and two sons, a dog, and a cat. She enjoys designing patterns, going to the beach, and traveling. Follow Cecilia on LinkedIn.
What Our Clients Say
“I just wanted to express my gratitude for producing these beautiful materials, which I hope will help fundraising efforts. I will certainly be proud to share these with donors. They are stunning.”
“We loved the concept, look and feel and the campaign was really well received as measured by engagement and other feedback, including feedback from our partners and VPs.”
“Thank you all for your incredible work on this brief! We’re excited to share it back with the city teams, our partners, and other cities who will find inspiration in these pages!”