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Social Good
ACDI/VOCA
Website redesign and a re-alignment a few years later to ensure the website messaging aligned with the shifting structure of their international development work. Infographics and interactive maps are used to show the breadth of their work and the depth of their expertise. A robust database organizes past and present international projects.
Client since: 2016
Amnesty International
Research Report Series and document template design that educate and compel action on human rights in Turkey
Community Solutions
Proud to provide design, custom website development, tech consultation, and communication strategy solutions for this nonprofit committed to ending homelessness in America. Continuous services include 2 website redesigns, database restructuring, campaign landing pages, interactive map, user experience improvements, and Tableau data visualization embeds.
Client since: 2019
Sesame Workshop
When Big Bird comes a knocking, you build them a website for their amazing humanity work around the globe. In partnership with Design Army, openbox9 provided communication architecture solutions along with web development for their annual report website.
WRAP Compliance
What began as website advancements under a monthly retainer agreement led to a full website redesign including content strategy, custom graphics, custom website development and CRM integration that increased conversion rate. On-going relationship includes digital and print communication initiatives, training and support.
Client since: 2021
AARP
Fundraising campaign consultation
Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA)
Developed a fundraising campaign for this very active international organization. We later helped define photo guidelines for their brand book.
Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP)
In the early years, neither team had much resources, but we took a chance on each other and over the years designed a score of online solutions, event promotions and branding strategy for this great lover of peace building.
Alternative Credit Technology
Energetic organization who brought in openbox9 to help them raise funds to support the fragile eco-system of the eastern Africa during the travel industry collapse during COVID. A website and sales deck were prepared.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Expansive online strategy for website including; Interactive & UX Design, database configurations, web development, and staff training
American German Institute
What started as a project to design fundraising event materials for AICGS expanded to include two rebrands, and multiple website redesigns for this great international think tank, as well as annual fundraising gala branding and event marketing design. Guided organization through a re-brand in 2023 with a new identity as AGI.
Client since: 2011
American Humane Association
100 year celebration campaign including branding, UX design, graphic design, web development and tech consultation
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Annual Conference for professional and credentialing association for 223,000 members. Annual conference logo & visual brand system, Event Materials design including reducing program page-count for sustainability and cohesive way-finding materials
Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA)
Prince George's County is rich with history and in particular the civil rights movement locally and nationally. We created the branding for their Civil Rights Trail along with signage, website, interactive map, and brochure designs.
Client since: 2019
Banyan Global
Incredibly smart International development consulting firm, brings openbox9 in to design and layout numerous research reports with the goal of storytelling for complex solutions.
BEFORE Project
Program Name Consultation for organization preventing political violence. Program Visual Branding System, Graphic Design, UX/UI, CMS Development & Customization, Interactive Map, Website, Database Architecture & Development, Print Collateral
Billion+ Change
Graphic Design and Web Development for campaign to encourage social responsibility pledge of skill-based service among top business leaders. Information Architecture, CMS Development & Customization, Advocacy Strategy & Design, Tech Consultation
BoardSource
One of Michael's earliest clients when openbox9 was just a whisper of a plan. Designed their very first website!
Built for Zero
Visual identity system for the movement working to end homelessness. An intuitive user interface for participating communities to log into dashboards for data collection, view visualizations to track progress, and receive curated resources. When recruitment goals were met, website was re-aligned to better serve existing community and expand reach of resources to help all.
Client since: 2019
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
Conducted research and design for a series of women's studies publications
Cause Placement
Branding work for entertainment industry company that places nonprofits into movies
Consumer Brands Association
Gathering consumer brand industry leaders for an exclusive conference by designing a visual branding system, event materials and sponsorship marketing collateral. Continuing partnership through training event materials and developing welcome email series for new association members
Client since: 2022
Corporations for National & Community Service
Counterpart International
Data visualization and tech consultation for international development organization building inclusive and sustainable communities.
Client since: 2016
Cultural Practice
Website solutions and re-design for international development consulting firm, including an organized library of reports and resources
Client since: 2011
DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI)
Developed visual advocacy campaign including recording audio narrator and designing a series of animations for video production
Democracy Collaborative
Reporting on the state of our democracy through research and Analysis. The systemic problems require systemic solutions.
Client since: 2023
Doorways for Women and Families
Provided online solutions to help women experiencing domestic abuse navigate the support available on Doorway's website
East Africa Ventures
Fundraising effort to aid ecotourism companies weather COVID uncertainty. By doing so, the wildlife in the region continue to be protected. openbox9 provided consultation and designed an array fundraising materials.
Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation
Fundraising campaign and gala event design gathering video game industry leaders to raise funds for scholarships. Included logo, website, infographic, and event program and signage design
Erickson Immigration Group
For a large symposium, openbox9 was brought in to develop a large experiential and interactive booth design and various conference materials, advertisements and even some fun swag.
FACTS
Provided branding and online consultation for afterschool program which lead to logo and website solutions.
FINCA International
Financial literacy Infographics, Report series, Donor thank you Postcards, and website graphics for microfinance organization
First Five Action PAC
The 1st bipartisan federal PAC supporting solutions to early learning and child care for working families.
Client since: 2024
Food for the Hungry
In the early days of social-good catalogs, openbox9 partnered with Masterworks and designed a forward-looking strategy in online gift catalogs to which, many follow today.
Good of All
Website design and development and social media campaign for organization promoting the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with websites in the US, UK, and Korea.
Habitat for Humanity
Multi year effort to promote an interfaith collaboration program. Website, photography, and collateral were part of this branding effort
Institute for Global Affairs
Trusted advisors from their first steps as Eurasia Group Foundation, developing a visual identity and branding system, custom website development and re-alignment, and marketing assets from print to social to digital. View ob9's solutions on the IGA Case Study. Reliable guide through a re-brand and database architecture updates in 2023.
Client since: 2016
International Lawyers Assisting Workers Network (ILAW)
Membership website providing collaboration, news updates, and searchable resource database for union and worker's rights lawyers.
International Republic Institute
Series of educational infographics to guide communities in forming local and sustainable governing systems
International Trade Union Confederation
Ambitious effort to connect people around the world to understand their right to labor strike.
Client since: 2023
IREX
Suite of communication support for nonprofit working in global education and development - Annual Report, Interactive Map, Data Visualization, Conference Materials, Ads, and Research Report
Client since: 2015
L’Arche – Greater Washington, DC
Rebuilt donation forms to improve conversion rates and usability on mobile devices, and technical consultation with DC chapter of nonprofit creating communities of people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Client since: 2020
Lantern Organization
Affordable housing for those in various needs is not just a problem but one that can be solved through commitment and smarts. Lantern is doing this good work in New York City with sixteen properties (and growing) and brought openbox9 in to work on its branding, website, and videos
Legacy Foundation – Anti-tobacco Campaign
Created a social awareness campaign against the evils of tobacco that included branding the look, character illustrations, animations and videos for teenagers.
Luke’s Wings
Website design and development to help servicemembers have family present during medical procedures, including a database of stories and conditional application form
Manas Development Group
Brand Creation, Graphic Design, Web Development, and tech consultation for business development firm in frontier markets
Masonry Institute
Logo design, event and training brochures, and marketing materials promoting training and educational opportunities to build a career in the masonry industry
Melanoma International Foundation
An action center about informing people about melanoma and creating a supporting community to help those through treatment. openbox9 provided online strategy and a custom designed Wordpress site.
Neighborhood Health
Spanish and English marketing materials for local neighborhood health centers throughout the Northern Virginia area.
NEXUS Institute
Website solution for organization using data and analysis for combating human trafficking.
Partnership for Food Safety Education
Infographics created to simplify their advocacy efforts.
PeacePlayers International
A world peace and equity mission through sports. openbox9 was hired to design and develop this international website.
Points of Light
President George W Bush's dream of the US serving one another is seen through the work of the organization who brought in openbox9 for consultation on their website redesign.
Razoo
Before GoFundMe there was Razoo, a crowd-sourcing tool used for social-good online fundraising. openbox9 provided interactive & UX design solutions and partnered with Razoo to provide advocacy and fundraising strategies for their client's Giving Tuesday efforts.
Razoo Foundation
Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy
Active client needs a fit design team. Services included: Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Web Development - CMS Development & Customization, Website, Tech Consultation, Database Architecture & Development
Swisspeace
The Before Project was an initiative to use existing research and tactics to stop political violence before it happens. openbox9 participated in naming the program and creating all the visual branding along with materials and website.
Tahirih Justice Center
openbox9 had the privilege to design and build this wonderful organization's earliest websites who is serving immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence.
The 2017 Project
While openbox9 deliberately avoids providing services for political campaigns, this project's mission of making data accessible for informed voters, was a good social-good effort! openbox9 provided: Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Web Development - CMS Development & Customization, Tech Consultation
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Soon after 9/11, the TSA needed to quickly inform travelers of the new rules. While they negotiated with Disney, openbox9 was hired to animate the rules at the security gate — ten years later, our animation still played for millions of grumpy travelers busting out Disney!
U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership
A partnership formed by the US State Department to promoting sustainable, resilient, and inclusive solutions to advance urban quality of life in Southeast Asian Nations. In collaboration with the Cherokee Nation, the website communicates resources and events.
Client since: 2020
Urban Institute
Consulted with the Urban Institute on their Welfare Rules Database to create a simple to use system. Heavily focused on UX, the site was a great success for users looking for data and policies around housing.
USAID – Gender Equity & Value Chains
A large ambitious international project created by dTS to show how the inclusion of women in business value chains solves issues of poverty and much more. openbox9 create numerous publications along with online solutions.
Vera Whole Health
In collaboration with A Brave New, we shared UX design consultation, later provided Wordpress development and database customizations for healthcare provider emphasizing value over profit.
Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)
Creation of their visual identity for a great initiative to criss-cross bike paths across DC — called Capital Trails — many use them to peddle into openbox9!
WOLA
Fundraising campaign for immigration rights (Beyond the Wall) which included marketing and advocacy consultation along with designing online solutions
World Hope International
openbox9 came alongside World Hope in their early stages of growing an online presence. We provided marketing & fundraising consultation along with design and development for a data rich website. Since then, they have grown into a powerhouse of hope!
Ya Mama Foundation
Non-Profit working with king to promote women's health. Creation of brand and educational materials.
Environment
National Wildlife Federation
Providing solutions for branding, marketing, advocacy reports, internal capacity building, and digital strategy for environmental conservation
Client since: 2008
Stanford University
The Department of Sustainability came to openbox9 to design and layout their 100 page annual report on paper. Over the years, we have expanded our services to include multiple informational and reporting websites along with defining their visual identity as they lead the nation in sustainable solutions.
Client since: 2013
The Nature Conservancy
In a world where local communities and economies need to coexist and thrive alongside nature, enter the good work of Blue Carbon Plus. A joint effort from Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy. openbox9 had the honor to develop the full identity for this new startup initiative. Previously we helped client celebrate Earth Day with animated online advertisements for major media outlets.
University of California
Transitioned the Sustainability office from a flat print annual report to an interactive and more eco-friendly annual report website. Integrated data visualizations with live data charts, created a structure for content organization, story-telling, and interactive timeline to celebrate accomplishments, share lessons learned, and excite investment in future sustainability efforts. Partnership continues with annual improvements and production of each year's sustainability annual report within a multi-site environment for archiving and ease of maintenance.
Client since: 2020
USAID
Collaborated with different initiatives within USAID to produce research and tactical resources addressing climate change; gender justice; and equitable practices throughout the globe.
Client since: 2008
Alcoa
Defined the program branding for their internal carbon reduction initiative and designed the UX for their interactive carbon calculator.
Backpacker Magazine
The "Get Out There" campaign featured a travelling couple who needed a website to announce their destinations.
Bank of America
Defined the program branding for their internal carbon reduction initiative and designed the UX for the the carbon calculator.
Bass Pro Shops
In collaboration with NWF, we created a 130 page outdoors adventurer curriculum for parents and teachers with the aim of inspiring kids to connect with nature.
C2ES
Website Strategy, Program Branding, and interactive design of online carbon calculator
Cheetah Conservation Fund
Website design and development for Cheetah conservation research and lobby organization. Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Web Development
Cherokee Nation
Partnering with team through website consultation, design and development, & training for multiple US State Department websites
Client since: 2019
Climate Nexus
Collaborated with multiple partners to create an activism website reporting on private equity funds and their participation with climate change.
Conservation International
In a world where local communities and economies need to coexist and thrive alongside nature, enter the good work of Blue Carbon Plus. A joint effort from Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy. openbox9 had the honor to develop the full identity for this new startup initiative.
Currents
Interactive advocacy website educating users about how their actions impact the health of oceans, leading to online petition to protect oceans. Included creation of brand and visual system as well as interactive custom web development, and database architecture for environmental advocacy resources.
District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH)
Annual report, fundraising campaign strategy and design, and volunteer materials for a nonprofit in DC providing a safe home and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Campaign branding, brochure layout, email templates, powerpoint templates, social media graphics.
Client since: 2019
Eco-Schools
In collaboration with NWF, over the last decade we have developed numerous branded pieces for this international effort to make schools more sustainable and teach future citizens how to care for the Earth.
Global Tiger Initiative
In collaboration with the World Bank, openbox9 created a online storytelling tool for world leaders to track the progress of recovering the tiger population. Interactive map helped users see diminishing protected land and proposed expansions of protection.
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
Website design and development with rich library of resources for organization improving food security through agricultural practices and fertilizer technologies. Long-term relationship included creating a digital annual report template to equip them to produce future reports, social media graphics, and refreshes to key page templates.
Client since: 2019
International Wildlife Conservation, NWF
While active in many locations, our most recent work is reporting on the forced child labor of cocoa production.
Client since: 2022
Johnson Outdoors
In collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation, openbox9 created the brand for the Clean Earth Challenge, which included online solutions and social media campaigns.
Client since: 2020
Mekong-U.S. Partnership
A partnership formed by the US State Department to create integrated cooperation among nations along the Mekong River. Our website communicates resources and diplomatic events fostering good will between countries.
Client since: 2019
Mutual Of Ohama
In collaboration with NWF, MoO sponsors the National Wildlife Week and supplies great videos from their wildly popular Wild Kingdom.
Client since: 2020
National Parks Foundation
Expanding the appreciation of our parks to a wider audience needed an outreach strategy that openbox9 was happy to provide, followed with advertisements.
NWF – 4 the Delaware
Created a useful website for various agencies to share and promote the work being done to conserve the Delaware River
NWF – Artemis
Logo and visual brand system for program of NWF to connect with sportswomen interested in conservation. Addition work included graphic design and custom WordPress website development as well as editorial design for a research report
NWF – Clean Earth Challenge
In collaboration with Johnson Outdoors, openbox9 created the branding for the campaign and strategy for the online initiative to get citizens outside and cleaning up our waterways. Our website has resulted in tons of trash pickup!
NWF – Disney’s Jake and the Neverland Plant-A-Tree Campaign
Pirates and trees - who knew? openbox9 joined in the fun with a campaign website design along with setting up a photoshoot of land-lubbing kids hitting the beach, planting a tree.
NWF – East Asia Risk Analysis
Design of research report on wildlife changes in East Asia that included infographics to help visualize complex narratives.
NWF – Eco Leaders
Helped create a community of individuals leading the green way through visual solutions ranging from logo, activity badges, event materials and infographics.
NWF – Ethanol Mandate
Website design and development for educational and advocacy effort to protect wildlife and waterways from the increase in ethanol productions.
NWF – Growing Outreach
Program to increase sustainable agriculture through peer to peer education. Website solution includes a resource database and storytelling tool.
NWF – Gulf Restoration
Website design and development for educational and advocacy effort to hold Exxon accountable for restoration of the gulf which includes an interactive map of the projects and research.
Client since: 2011
NWF – HECHO
Joined initiative to empower Hispanic leaders in their work to protect public lands. Work included communication materials and case studies.
NWF – Hike & Seek
Complete campaign branding for this great coast-to-coast effort to get families outside and appreciate nature together. From wearables, to website and logo, we did it all — even a hiking badge for your backpack!
NWF – National Wildlife Week
One week celebration of all that is fun about wildlife and the Earth we share. Full campaign branding and designed materials (even a beastro truck) supplied in collaboration with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.
NWF – Offshore Wind
Making progress on clean energy requires information that applauds progress and points out delays — this site does both. Services provided: Web Development, Interactive & UX Design, Interactive Map, Data Visualization, Logo design
NWF – Outdoor Learning Curriculum
Students in cities have lesser chances to experience nature but often are more excited to learn. openbox9 designed multiple toolkits for teachers to explore!
NWF – Public Lands
openbox9 was included in a effort to promote and protect public land. Services include: Advocacy Strategy & Design, Graphic Design, Web Development - CMS Development & Customization, Infographics
NWF – Ranger Rick Geocache Trails
Complete campaign branding for this great coast-to-coast effort to get families outside and appreciate nature together. openbox9 completed package designs, logo, and promotion materials to help seekers find Ranger Rick in the wild.
NWF – Sustainable Furniture Scorecard
The furniture industry is by-far filled with unsustainable practices. This report card website promotes changes companies are making and could change. openbox9 provided strategy and a website design.
NWF Nature-based Funding Database
Where does one go to find information on funding their clean river initiative? Thanks to the hard work of research by NWF and our site, this database is rich with info. The funding is there, let's get to work!
One Earth Design
Palau Carbon Calculator
Part of the nation's effort to protect their island's ecosystem, openbox9 consulted with their tourism council to create an online tool for travelers to offset carbon footprint and donate to the conservation efforts.
Pew Research Center
In collaboration with major corporations, openbox9 developed the identity for a carbon capture project that include the ui/ux design for their carbon calculator.
Private Equity Stakeholder Project
Activism website targeting equity funds that promise they are divesting from fossil fuel but are just hiding their investments. A quick microsite that accompanied press about their findings.
Pro Natura
In partnership with the IFC/World Bank, openbox9 joined in an emergency effort to support businesses in Tanzania which protect wildlife in the region. The campaign branding, fundraising decks, and website were all part of the effort.
Resilient Energi
Innovative company using biomass to provide renewable energy at an affordable price. openbox9 provided marketing and communication strategy along with speedy web development.
SeaGrass Grow
Wonderful and innovative solution to replenish carbon capturing seagrass - provide people with a carbon calculator to offset their carbon through a donation. openbox9 provided: Calculator Application Development, Database Architecture & Development, UX Design.
Client since: 2015
Stanford Redwood City
With Redwood City's new campus underway, telling the story of growth is an important moment to build momentum and openbox9 was happy to assist with their Year in Review website.
Terra Tails
Environmentally conscience and friend pet supplies. Work included visual identity and logo along with product packaging
The Ocean Foundation
Conservation efforts for our oceans requires a great deal of passion and the Ocean Foundation delivers. Over the years we have collaborated on many interactive campaigns, climate change solutions, social media advocacy campaigns and the redesign of their mainsite. The highlight was working with the nation of Palau on their initiative to offset carbon of vacationers visiting their beautiful island.
Client since: 2015
Trails Coalition
Visual identity system and guide for Washington DC initiative to create more bicycle and walking trails throughout the city.
US State Department
Collaborated with different departments within the State Department to build online platforms to communicate their sustainability and conservations efforts around the globe that benefit the citizens there.
USAID – ARCC Project
Multiple series of research report for promoting climate change adaptation and technical assistance, as well as capacity-building to improve the ability of vulnerable populations to respond to climate change.
USAID – CRSP Project
Online database of resources and success stories addressing hunger and poverty through science and technology throughout the globe. In collaboration with Cultural Practice.
USAID – Gate Project
Provided graphic design services for DevTech on a research publication on greater access to trade expansion in Africa and beyond.
World Bank
openbox9 has had the pleasure to work with the World Bank on multiple projects, notably their initiative to save the tigers from extinction.
Education
Brown University – Athletics Department
Annual report, giving day campaign, and donor care for Brown University's Athletic Department to support student-athletes. Marketing & Fundraising Consultation, Program Branding, Graphic Design, Brochure, Social Media Campaigns, Program Logo
Client since: 2017
First Five Years Fund
Content and resource database strategy, custom WordPress development, and brand strategy for advocacy group and action fund increasing federal funding for early childhood education
Client since: 2022
IHEP
Research reports, program logo and visual brand systems, data visualizations, and social media graphics for higher education policy group working to increase equity to accessing post-secondary education
Client since: 2015
National History Day
Communication strategy, resource database architecture, custom website design and development providing professional development for teachers and resources and connection for student participation in the learning of history to form thoughtful citizens. Includes infographic design, custom interactive map, Shopify integration, email newsletter template design, and support training for staff
Client since: 2022
National Retail Federation Foundation
Trusted advisors and executors of brand and program development, print and digital design, website graphics, annual fundraising event execution, email design and development, and marketing materials
Client since: 2019
AASCU
Multiple publication design and layout projects with a focus on improving equity within higher education
Client since: 2019
American University
Layout and data visualization design for research report on the impact of social media on the fight for racial justice
ASA Research
Collaborated on multiple research documents and later designed and built their website to expand their reach in higher education and workforce research solutions.
Client since: 2019
Child’s Path
Developed visual branding system for early childhood education center network. Included print materials such as brochures and pull-up banners as well as website development.
Columbia University
Fun t-shirt design promoting the journalism department
Federation of State Humanities Councils
Advocacy and community-building website solutions for member organization serving over 55 states and territories. Member portal with interactive directory, organized forum messaging boards, private and public resources equipping humanities organizations to more effectively serve their communities and share insights with colleagues.
Client since: 2021
First Five Action
Content and advocacy strategy and custom WordPress development for 501(c)4 action fund advocating for increased federal funding for child care and early learning programs
Client since: 2022
Harvard School of Public Health
Collaboration work on public awareness campaign on the changing demographics of schools in the United States.
Imagine Schools
Annual reports, illustrations, investment brochures, and ads for a nation-wide network of charter schools.
Immanuel Lutheran School
Branding and fundraising design for print and digital purposes in support of a local private school.
Informed Insight
Communication strategy, infographics, and layout design for a educational research report on the power of communities in educational learning.
Jobs for America’s Graduates
Graphic design services for program aiding graduates in understanding employment opportunities in federal agencies.
Lincoln Centers of Albania
Created brand, communication tools, and marketing materials for English tutoring in Albania, from website to email templates, to logo, to social media graphics
MENTOR
Early marketing materials for mentoring organization focused on equal access to opportunities in schools and the workplace.
NACAC
Resource database microsite design and development to equip school counselors and college access professionals. Includes training event promotion and filterable database for Council members.
Raising a Reader
Kids love to read but in many places parents and teachers need support in fostering that love. We designed and built a resource website for this great organization.
Rare Book School
Courses and skills on engaging with and preserving humanity's written record - new website coming Winter 2026
Client since: 2025
rpk Group
Providing a communications system for all their education based research.
Client since: 2021
Stand for Head Start
Campaign to protect and prioritize bipartisan federal funding for the Head Start program, providing education, nutrition, and care for young families in the U.S.
Client since: 2025
Toa Nafasi Project
Amazing group investing in the training of local teachers. openbox9 provided fundraising, branding, and tech consultation over the years and has redesigned the website a couple of times.
Client since: 2015
Virginia Humanities
Virginians have a rich supply of stories to share and cultures to promote! openbox9 provided brand architecture support through designing a multi-site website system where content feeds are shared through a complex Wordpress database.
Client since: 2019
Washington Latin Public Charter School
A DC public charter school providing classical education for the modern world. Website launching when the 2025 school bell rings
Client since: 2025
We’re the Changing Face of America
A social awareness campaign celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander students. We developed the visual brand and all the communication materials both online and print.
Faith
9Marks
Since Michael first met 9Marks, he has been managing 9mark's visual brand system. During these times, openbox9 has constantly created a deep level of useful online solutions including website re-designs and re-alignments and apps; Quarterly design concepts for Journal covers; designing conference materials, event program & digital and printed ads including notecards and conference materials; and branding multiple fundraising campaigns are also part of monthly efforts.
Client since: 2002
Bread for the City
Fundraising campaign branding strategy and video production for direct social-services nonprofit serving the DC community. Brand Creation & Management, Graphic Design, Marketing & Fundraising, Video & Motion Design, Logo & Visual Brand System, Brochure, Event Program & Materials
CROSS Conference
Conference website and marketing design for annual missions conference focused on college students. Included annual theme design, digital and print marketing materials, and database for storing and promoting recordings and written resources post-event. Designed flow for pre-during-and-post-event stages of website layout.
Grace DC Church
Suite of communication tools for family of churches in DC. Website design and development, logo and visual brand systems, event program and materials, weekly bulletin templates, program ads and email strategy and template design.
Client since: 2004
Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters
A complete joy to work with the always-hungry to advance their communications people at Snowbird. Through the years we have been involved with online (website strategy, design, development and re-alignment) and offline (conference banners, brochures, marketing materials) efforts with an eye for staying relevant to their young audience.
Client since: 2014
Access Partners
Brand, digital, and print strategy and design of initiative to mobilize business experts on the mission field. From websites, to city guides, to online forms and databases
Anacostia Gracious Arts Program
After-school organization mentoring DC youth in music and the visual arts. openbox9 freshened up their logo and branding while designing their website.
Archdiocese for the Military Services
Developed a cohesive fundraising system for the various levels of donor circles.
Basics Conference
Event design for annual church leaders conference. Ads and promotional materials, event program with space for notetaking and floor map design, nametags, social media campaign strategy and design
Client since: 2012
BBYO International Convention
Event marketing, branding, and attendee program for annual conference focused on "aspiring more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences."
C Bar N
Website design and development for Christian camp and bible school. Information Architecture, Interactive & UX Design, Graphic Design, Web Development, Tech Consultation, Database Architecture & Development
Capitol Hill Group Ministry
Created fundraising materials for homelessness prevention nonprofit
Chinatown Service Center
Social services organization serving immigrants in the Chinatown community for decades. Created a modern brand and accessible website.
Chinese Community Church
Created logo & visual brand system for historic downtown church which evolved into building a custom wordpress website
Christ Reformed Church
Developed visual branding for new church-plant and carried it through to signage and other communication materials
Christianity.com
There was a day when streaming sermons was new and Christianity.com came to openbox9 to help establish their visual identity and begin UX work on their innovative platform.
Crossroads Church
Designed brand architecture and marketing campaigns for the church's various ministries and programs
Davis Community Church
Seeing an opportunity to reach out to community growing in diversity, openbox9 created a new visual brand system and identity.
Faith & Law
Website design and development for ministry equipping policy makers on capitol hill. Database architecture, video and audio embed, easy to maintain Resource library and Event promotion
Client since: 2024
Feed My Sheep Conference
Branding, conference website, and event marketing material design for annual gathering of church leaders. From programs to social media promotions. In collaboration with Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Grace DC Downtown
City loving church part of the Grace DC Network of churches. openbox9 provided early branding and website communication services for this great community.
Grace Inside
Defined the visual brand, logo, and developed website and marketing materials for nonprofit training, supporting, and employing chaplins for ministry work in Virginia's prisons.
Grace Meridian Hill
Caring and lovely church part of the Grace DC Network of churches. openbox9 provided early branding and website communication services for this great community.
Grace Mosaic
Cross-cultural church part of the Grace DC Network of churches. openbox9 provided early branding and website communication services for this great community.
Client since: 2013
Great Commission Community Church
Brand creation, website design and development to promote new church plant in DC, with a database architecture for resources such as sermon audio organized by series and searchable by book of the bible. Since the first website, we later redesigned the site to incorporate other worship locations.
Client since: 2015
HoneyWord Bible
Website designs for and amazing Bible learning solution that helps scripture "stick."
Institute for Cross-Cultural Mission
Brand consultation and logo exploration for a ambitious ministry which works with churches to develop inclusive practices that give witness to the beauty of God's designed diversity of people and cultures.
International Mission Board (IMB)
On multiple occasions, openbox9 has been involved as tech strategist for online learning initiatives as well as designing education materials.
Kansas Catholic Conference
A rich and informative resource website including event promotions for the conference of Catholics in Kansas
Little Lights
Video storyboarding, design, and creation for fundraising video that effectively raised support for tutoring and mentorship nonprofit
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Website design and development including video and motion design for church. On-going support includes quarterly sermon cards, missions brochure, and annual event design with event microsite and printed materials.
Website redesign coming Fall 2025
Client since: 2014
Os Guinness
(yes, that Guinness) Audit of existing online communication tools, offering a strategic roadmap to prioritize future investment optimized for the greatest value
Client since: 2024
Outreach
Developed the look for "Don't Go to Church Sunday" campaign which encourages churches to set aside one Sunday a year to do community service.
Parkside Church
Every year, Parkside hosts the Basics Conference for pastors to return back to... well the basics. openbox9 has designed the promotional materials, Event Program & Materials, Wearables each year.
Client since: 2010
Public Religion Research Institute
Early website build for this, now popular, statistical and analytical think-tank focus on religion trends in the US.
Redeemer Church
Growing young church moving into an historic building needed to marry the two in a new brand. Logo, style guide, materials, and signage provided.
Redeemer Church of Dubai
Provided a visual brand solution for a church plant – unfortunately it did not include in-person meetings in Dubai.
Revive Our Hearts
Website design for this popular women's ministry providing christian online resources and community.
South Shore Baptist Church
Church website solutions and designs for this prominent church in New England. Later we developed their logos system for various ministries.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Brought in to evolve the brand of a local church through logo design and styleguide refresh improving its relevance, usefulness, and accessibility. This work was then applied to website design and development including a structure to promote upcoming church activities and provide a warm welcome to newcomers.
St. Paul’s Parish
Elevated the brand of a local church including logo creation, graphic design, and custom website development.
Strengthening the Church
With a heart for mentoring church leaders, we collaborated on creating the visual brand and online resource center for this new ministry startup. Included was a video interview with the founder and post-production work. We felt honored that we were included in so much of the ministry definition.
Taggle
Partnership with new social networking upstart. Designed the web application and defined the visual brand system.
The District School
New inclusive Christian private school opening in soon. Completed a baseline visual branding solution and supporting materials
The Front Porch
Resource and networking website for African-American churches. Started with creating and managing the brand for the initiative, then providing a structure for the database and designing fundraising collateral, along with consultation and design on event promotion and online registration.
The Good Book Company
Marketing & fundraising services for christian publishing company included graphic design and a system of email templates for staff use.
The Gospel at Work
Provided brand creation and management services along with website strategy and social media campaigns for a ministry focused on faith in the workplace.
Together For the Gospel (T4G)
Event marketing materials including website for bi-annual pastor's conference. Work included Information Architecture, UX design, Custom WordPress development, and creating ads for evolving theme including photography, social media, email, and pre and post event versions of the website.
Triumph Church DC
Visual brand creation for church plant in Washington DC that included marketing and fundraising consultation, advertisements and brochure.
Truth for Life
Created audio CD cover artwork for resources from a number of sermons and talks that coincided with the Basics Conference.
TWR Motion
Creative services for a upstart Christian video production company. Services provided: Brand Creation & Management, Interactive & UX Design, Graphic Design, Web Development - Website, Logo & Visual Brand System
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Arlington Arts Center
Developed brand strategy and logo for public contemporary art museum. Designed and built scalable website to highlight classes, exhibits, and artists-in-residence portfolios. Development email templates and donation campaigns to support fundraising and communication efforts. Applied brand on print materials such as business cards, sticker and signage design, and letterhead.
Blackburn Architects
Web development for premier equestrian architecture firm including ongoing support and training. Developed over the years into a full site redesign to elevate digital brand.
Client since: 2011
Design Army
Long time friends of openbox9, we have partnered on dozens of website endeavors as their architects and Wordpress developers.
Client since: 2008
Folger Shakespeare Theatre
Design for Season and Show artwork increased season subscriber list. Marketing campaign for theater on-the-road preserved following through COVID pandemic and theater's physical renovation
Client since: 2019
Speakeasy Theater
Website strategy and consultation on managing a their theater schedule online. In collaboration with Design Army on the design, openbox9 built a custom Wordpress solution.
Client since: 2020
3 Bean Coffee
New community gathering place required brand creation and marketing materials, including defining a visual brand system, developing and organizing a website, and designing signage, stickers, business cards, and coffee cup sleeves.
5Q Communications
Christian ministry branding consultation and graphics design services for a variety of branding and online projects.
A Brave New
Developed innovative brand expression to reflect their innovative work. Included was website design and CMS Development & Database Architecture for their wonderful story telling.
Alexander Street Press
Design for course curriculum series and publications.
Atlas Theatre
Provided website strategy consultation for theater company and later built their Wordpress website
Barker/Nestor Architecture and Design
Website design and development for hospitality-focused architecture firm. Included Information Architecture, Graphic Design, CMS Development & Customization, Interactive Map, and Database Architecture & Development
Client since: 2014
Beast and Cleaver
Restaurant Brand Creation & Logo concepts for a boutique butcher shop
Capital Square
Website strategy, design, and development for real-estate investment group looking to develop positive neighborhoods. Subsequent projects to enhance website based on content priority shifts and expansion
Client since: 2023
CARR Properties
Web Development for workplace real estate developer in DC. Integration with meeting schedule system, Information Architecture, Interactive & UX Design, Interactive Map, Database Architecture & Development
China Poblano by Jose Andres
Information architecture and web development for this legendary chef and humanitarian.
CityCenterDC
Fashionable retail destination spot in downtown DC. Partnered with Design Army to lead the information architecture, web development, and database architecture phases. Original site in 2016 and Re-design in 2023
Client since: 2016
Classic Stage Company
55 year old creative theatre in New York. Partnered with Design Army to lead the information architecture, web development, and database architecture phases.
Conrad Hilton
Upscale hotel spot in downtown DC. Partnered with Design Army to lead the information architecture, web development, application development, and database architecture phases.
Client since: 2018
Cultural DC
Arts inclusion space in DC. Partnered with Design Army to lead the information architecture, web development, and database architecture phases.
Design Cuisine
Delicious web development for creative catering company, partnering with Design Army. Information Architecture, Custom web development, Tech Consultation, Database Architecture & Development
Design Nut
Partnered with creative to design and build multiple websites
Eric Colbert Architecture
Custom website development for urban architecture firm in DC, partnering with Design Army. Database structure for responsive portfolio display.
EthnoTraveler
Database and website design for cultural magazine publication's digital space, sharing stories of learnings from international wanderings.
FiveStreet
Logo design and visual identity, and Website design and custom development for software startup company innovating in the real estate industry
GinRummy
Brand creation, logo design, and visual identity system for neighborhood restaurant and bar focused on cuban cuisine.
Gold House
Website Strategy and Information Architecture for this vast organization powering and propelling Asian Pacific communities across every corner of culture.
Green Hat Gin Distillery
Developed marketing website in collaboration with Design Army
Hargrove
In collaboration with Design Army, services provided: Information Architecture, Web Development - CMS Development & Customization, Website, Database Architecture & Development
Juicy Café
A collaboration with A Brave New, openbox9 provided branding and web development for Seattle-based smoothie and juice bar
Karla Colletta Swimwear
Database architecture and custom design and interactive states for high-end swimwear company, in partnership with Design Army
Lost Sparrow (Film)
Award winning documentary film telling the story of the brokeness, adoption, and death. openbox9 created all the visuals for posters, materials, and promotional website.
Marq Energie – Wines of Provence
Tasty and intoxicating designs including interactive sales and ordering forms, factsheets, folders, tote bags, and business cards
Masterworks
Collaborated with multiple partners to create an ministry websites through UX and traditional design services.
McAlpine Architecture
Custom development of content management system and portfolio database creation for architecture and interior design firm. Includes video and animated effects.
McKinley Marketing Partners
Custom website development, information architecture, and infographic design for recruitment firm focused on the marketing industry.
Client since: 2011
National Arts Strategies
Brand creation, database architecture, custom website design and development for nonprofit providing leadership development for the arts community. Includes data visualizations, CRM development, and email design.
Neenah Papers
Very creative paper solution company needed a creative web developer to help promote their work online (Design by Design Army).
Pati’s Mexican Table – PBS Cooking Show
Early website for the wildly popular PBS cooking show showcasing to food of 3x James Beard winner Pati Jinich
Pita the Ful
A unique project that gave us a literal taste in package design for hummus which included the team taste-testing different hummus flavors for the client. Project also include product photography.
RHI (Rhodeside Harwell)
With Design Army, we provided custom website development, strategy, and website remediation for this landscape architecture and urban design and planning firm.
Client since: 2021
Schenk+
In partnership with Design Army, openbox9 provided: Interactive & UX Design, Web Development - CMS Development & Customization, Tech Consultation
Client since: 2025
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)
Honor, Courage, Chivalry. The principles of this great international group of pre-17th century communities researching the skills of the times. Fun to research for us to! openbox9 designed and built the site with modern advances.
Soul Suit
You like funk? Soul? Band shirts? Then this rare rare t-shirt is out there in some thrift shop calling your name - heed the call.
STUDIO
In partnership with Design Army, openbox9 provided: Interactive & UX Design, Web Development - CMS Development & Customization, Database Architecture & Development, Tech Consultation
SUI, Inc.
Defined the strategy for organizing the portfolio of an innovative sign fabricator. Included custom WordPress development, database architecture, and gallery function.
The General Design Company
Collaborated on restaurant websites with this wonderful and creative branding studio lead by the talented Soung Wiser.
The Yards
In partnership with Design Army, provided UX strategy, information architecture, and custom development of community website. Website intuitively provides visitors interactive information to plan visits and promote local businesses Information
Client since: 2015
Tilev Interior Design
Amazing interior design company lead by our dear friend Heather Tilev who the world lost too soon.
Twigoh
User experience consultation for exciting new eating app
Up to the Mountain, Down to the Village (Film)
Documentary about China and the call for students to live and learn with peasants in the countryside. Created the movie artwork and all marketing materials.
Washington Improv Theater
Providing website consultation on improved performance tactics
Client since: 2024