Marketing

Blaze

Client

ISSofBC, Government of Canada

Deliverables

●  Logo/wordmark
●  1-side poster (8.5×11’’, vertical, PDF).
●  2-side postcard (5×7’’, horizontal, PDF).
●  Digital illustrations

Software

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Background

In 2022, ISSofBC has launched a program for supporting small business start-ups and helping new immigrants open small businesses.

Blaze supports self-employment initiatives and helps young entrepreneurs open a start-up in Metro Vancouver

Challenge

Create a memorable logo/wordmark that would attract the target audience. Come up with minimalistic poster and postcard layout that would encourage the target audience to click on the links and participate in the program. Provide digital illustrations showing young entrepreneurs (one flower shop owner and one baker).

Solution

I have developed a unique wordmark for the program with a colour palette matching the selected style and tone.

A mini Style Guide was provided to the client’s marketing team for creating social media posts and ads on various platforms. Nine social media posts matching the selected style helped the client establish the tone for marketing materials.

The poster and the postcard have a print and a web version with clickable links. The web files were posted by the client online and attracted the target audience who clicked on the links and registered for further participation in the program.

poster design for business start-ups for ISSofBC

Blaze Program for ISSofBC

Blaze supports self-employment initiatives and helps young entrepreneurs open a start-up in Metro Vancouver. The program provides entrepreneurial skills training that helps build a professional network, establish valuable contacts, receive support and gain business experience through a team of experts.

Logo Design

logo design for business start-ups
logo design for business start-ups
logo design for business start-ups
logo design for business start-ups

Colours and Typography

poster design for business start-ups with ISSofBC
poster design for business start-ups with ISSofBC

Custom Illustrations

The client has shared statistical information for the Blaze program. Young immigrants opening small business start-ups in Metro Vancouver come from different ethnic backgrounds. The client has asked to create two characters (one young baker wearing an apron and one flower shop owner). 

The most popular business types opened by immigrants include bakeries, boutiques, flower shops, culinary businesses, car and equipment repair.

illustrations for business start-ups
illustrations for business start-ups

Poster and Postcard

poster design for business start-ups for ISSofBC
postcard design for business start-ups for ISSofBC
banner design for business start-ups
banner design for business start-ups

Social Media Posts

social media posts for small business support
social media posts for small business support
social media posts for small business support
social media posts for small business support
social media posts for small business support
social media posts for small business support
social media posts for small business support
social media posts for small business support
social media posts for small business support