The Ripple Studio is a semester-long program that pairs 5 businesses with 5 senior-level graphic design students for a 1-on-1 paid branding internship.
Brackish created and facilitated the program through Humana’s Health Equity Innovation Hub and UofL’s Hite Art Institute.
Bringing our branding process and expertise to a classroom setting, five rewarding businesses walked away with a cohesive brand strategy and design.
Our first cohort was a massive success, with all 5 pairings continuing to work together after the program ended. To read more about the first Ripple Studio, head to the blog.
Black Business Boxes simplifies the process for individuals and institutions to find, buy, and support Black-owned businesses through a simple and supportive marketplace and subscription service.
savon gray & robbie dobbs / haley hartley
Haley identified a cohesive brand strategy, focusing on building a Black economy through inclusivity and style. She created a custom wordmark, paired with bold colors and inviting layouts to attract customers looking for that cool-factor.
Practical Healthcare empowers patients by putting their health into their own hands. They offer information, empathy, and most importantly, independence.
Ryan nazar / Kez blair
Kez prioritized brand strategy in Practical Healthcare’s next phase of growth, honing in on the four patient archetypes, and adding meaningful elements to the visual identity, all brought together through precise collateral implementation.
Black UX Labs empowers Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ individuals in the tech industry by accelerating their careers into higher positions of leadership through recruitment, professional development, and project based full stack teams.
amber fields / noah verstynen
Noah focused on creating a brand strategy grounded in authenticity, community, ambition, and innovation. From there, he designed a brand identity from the ground up, considering cultural elements and the tech landscape, leveraging custom typography, illustrations, and layouts to support the brand.
Network + Chill creates an inclusive space for fostering meaningful connections between founders, funders, and stakeholders.
chris reddington / Landon bloodworth
Noah focused on creating an aspirational brand that focuses on connection. He built an impactful brand identity, including custom typography, to amplify their mission as they grow.
Smiling Angels Home Health is an agency that offers a more personable medical service. Smiling Angels helps their clients heal from the comfort of their homes. They also work to help their clients families gain the knowledge and skills to assist their loved ones.
natalie calhoun / reagan barrett
Reagan clearly defined brand strategy and created a brand that brings cheerful energy into the home healthcare space, focusing on connection that heals.
“It was a great program and I'm so glad it existed before I graduated so I could be lucky enough to be apart of it.”
Kez Blair
“This is a wonderful opportunity and real-life experience that teaches and builds your skills, communication, and work process. This program is what helped me feel ready for life after college.”
Haley Hartley
