Premier, Inc.

Breathing New Life Into A Brand

Three years after going public, Premier Inc. – an alliance of nearly two-thirds of the nation’s hospitals and health systems – decided it was time to rethink its brand and communications.  My charge as creative director: lead a multi-disciplinary team of designers, programmers and photographers – both internal and external – in the exploration of new ways to tell the Premier story.

The company’s mission was simple yet profound. Premier wanted to radically change and improve the way healthcare is delivered. So our talented team focused on how we could convey that vital message. It took many long hours of painstaking research and development. Countless creative sprints and testing. Not to mention winning executive buy-in. Ultimately, however, we successfully redefined the brand with the launch of premierinc.com and multi-channel campaigns. 

 

A little humor never hurt anyone.

The key to the transformation of the Premier brand was bringing humanity to the forefront. That was paramount as we concepted campaigns. Humor, levity and devices that are rooted in our everyday life helped us simplify the complex and connect with people in a memorable, differentiated way. Below are some examples of concepts. Only some made it to the dance floor. We thank you, legal, for keeping us safe.

Premier Breakthroughs

Creating Impactful Brand Experiences

We knew Breakthroughs, Premier’s annual tradeshow for 2,000+ members, customers and suppliers would be a prime opportunity to continue advancing the newly redefined brand. Each year, I directed the team as we researched trending healthcare themes, proposed creative concepts and created an immersive brand experience. The national venues varied but our charge of creating a full 360 design package for a 2M+ SF facility remained consistent with live production graphics, branded environments, structures and wayfinding, pre-show communications and advertising.

basyx

Reflecting Simplicity, Adaptability and Affordability

Meet basyx, by the HON Company. The go-to furniture line for startups and entrepreneurs on the hunt for a full line offering of products that are easily accessible, affordable and expandable. The basyx brand identity was designed to convey just that using a “simple. clear. easy” tagline, bold simple color and type selections, product icons and a playful tone of voice.

As three dimensional interpretations of its web, print and advertising applications, we continued the brand story in basyx environments. Organizing product within the environments to reflect the basyx identity and informational materials. Expanding graphics and color onto floor, wall and ceiling finishes. Custom fabricating millwork using a minimalist approach which architecturally engages the environment, becoming part of the architectural brand wrapper. The brand’s playfulness can be experienced through larger-than-life icons, oversized hangtags and custom engineered product showcase. Yes. It spins.

As a Design and communication strategist with Marquardt+, I provided design strategy and direction of marketing and sales collateral and advertising, exhibits in NeoCon World Trade Fair and permanent showrooms in New York and Chicago. Scope included RFP writing, vetting of fabricators and other contractors, space planning and design, installation management and refinements ensuring brand continuity and high-quality construction and finishing throughout experiences.

Contigo Health

Defining and Launching a Brand

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Great Lakes Capital

Clarify. Craft. Launch.

Description - Great Lakes Capital (GLC) is a real estate private equity firm focused on development, historic redevelopment and investment across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily. Brand definition and launch.

Development/property systems design description - definition and positioning, visual identity, design direction across digital and physical touchpoints and environments.