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JA! STICHTING
2024
Brand identity, editorial system, UX, web design
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The brief was simple on paper, but sensitive in nature: create a visual identity for a mental health NGO that builds trust through simplicity and warmth. The aim was to prioritise empathy over embellishment, and a confident calm that invites connection. The core challenge was tone: how to make people feel seen and supported, not overwhelmed, while engaging with difficult topics. Visual clarity and emotional sensitivity had to go hand in hand. I started by developing an editorial system that could carry both weight and ease—using soft, structured typography and generous whitespace to create breathing room and guide the reader gently.

The visual language addresses sensitive topics without flattening their emotional depth, balancing structured layouts with soft typography and thoughtful editorial pacing. The colour palette draws from familiar healthcare tones, blues and greens, that are muted and warm to avoid feeling clinical. A bright red thread runs through the system—not just as an accent, but as a symbol of continuity and care. It stands for the promise of the foundation: a consistent human presence across every touchpoint. Every detail, from hierarchy to spacing, was intended to reduce overwhelm and enhance readability. The tone remains steady and calm, even when the subject matter isn’t.

A key part of the project was building a system that would last. I created a modular toolkit from graphics and templates accompanied by clear guidelines for the team to use internally, allowing them independence, long-term usability along with a possibility to scale communications without reinventing each time. What made this project meaningful was how the design responded to its emotional context. It wasn’t about applying a visual style—it was about creating a language that adapted to different messages while always communicating with care, clarity, and empathy.