Marc Hedges designed a poster for The Haiti Poster Project, launched locally in January 2010 to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The donations are driven by designer participation on a international scale. Each participent creates and produces a limited edition poster, signed and numbered in quantities of 25 to 100. The donated posters, on sale now, are sold online in aid of Doctors Without Borders. Apart from the charitable resources the poster project generates, it provides designers with a creative outlet in which they can convey important messages and increase social awareness.

Marc’s uplifting design features a ‘Tap Tap Bus’ with hand rendered typography and focuses on the bond formed among the people of Haiti during the tragedy. The Haitian motto ‘Unity Creates Strength’ (English translation) reinforces the concept, Haitians helping Haitians. “The decorative nature of a Haitian bus made this the perfect vehicle to illustrate the message – Haiti will Prevail!”

For over five years now we have continued to manage the brand for ProEst Estimating, a national software developer for the construction industry. In the fast pace software arena making updates is a norm. ProEst is managing its growth through product development and brand awareness. Each time ProEst pushes its product to a new level we deliver the creative support. Top search rankings, qualifying partnerships, advertising campaigns, all securing high returns, it’s a win win! Prior to closing out 2009 we completed an identity update and produced some unique promotional SWAG: a golf ball with presentation box and an undersized football. Lets just say that at each event, they scored big!

Our ongoing relationship with the Healthy Development Services (HDS) and The American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter Three (AAP-CA3) continues to grow. AAP-CA3 provides countywide coordination and support to the First 5 Commission of San Diego’s Healthy Development Services (HDS) project. Our latest engagement? To design a presentation package for AAP-CA3 organizational information and grant proposals. The custom presentation folder has set a new tone for AAP-CA3, providing a visual edge over its competitors. Using the existing AAP logo and identity guidelines, we remained true to their image yet pushed the design towards something unique and memorable. It was so well received, they asked us to update their business card to reflect the new folder design.

Nothing stops at encompus. Our drive to close 2009 on a high note has given us little time to reflect on the past 12 months. As we all know, time stops for no one, including our clients, whom we are all thankful for. As we navigate through 2010, we can sum up 2009 briefly: our accomplishments have been measurable, we achieved monumental goals, overcame economic predictions, formed new relationships, and gained immeasurable knowledge. For all of you who have collaborated with us, thank you!

encompus wraps another collaboration project with Bulldog Drummond with the launch of patientsafesolutions.com. The site launch marks a first phase milestone in Bulldogs ongoing relationship with San Diego based IntelliDOT, a company focused on Patient Safety. The website was designed by Bulldog Drummond and encompus was responsible for the website development which included: interactive consultation, CSS/XHTML template development, and creating an Apple style live counter. The counter calculates hospital-caused medical errors avoided based on data captured by Patient Safe Solutions. Collaborating on this project and assisting in the effort to bring greater awareness to our healthcare system has been rewarding on multiple levels.