Design

DNEP and The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design have created wrap around services to provide small businesses a complete visual identity makeover, including the (re)design of a company’s logo and other visual elements, along with the integration of those visual assets into the company’s marketing and operational materials (e.g. website, socials, uniforms, signage, etc.)

Services Offered:

  • Overview: Businesses can apply to work with a team of Art & Design students in the Fall/Winter semester.

    Services: The Art & Design team can work on design projects in the following areas:

    • Naming
    • Brand identity (including logo, color, typography, imagery)
    • Brand Guidelines

    Cost: Free

    Time commitment: As an Art & Design client, you are required to maintain regular communication with the Art & Design team throughout the duration of the project.

    Eligibility: You must be a Detroit-based small business, entrepreneur, or start-up.

    Do I need to sign up, fill out an application, or write a proposal?
    Application. To apply, set up a meeting with Aaron Jackson through Calendly to express your interest.

    Deadline: Express interest by September 1. Projects start in January each year.

    Questions?
    Set up a meeting with Aaron Jackson through Calendly.

     

    Overview: Businesses can apply to work with a team of Art & Design students in the Spring semester.

    Services: The Art & Design team can work on the implementation of the Brand Identity including:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Websites (user interface/user experience)
    • Signage
    • Social Media
    • Print Collateral / Templates (business cards, brochures, marketing material)

    Cost: Free

    Time commitment: As an Art & Design client, you are required to maintain regular communication with the Art & Design team throughout the duration of the project.

    Eligibility: You must be a Detroit-based small business, entrepreneur, or start-up.

    Do I need to sign up, fill out an application, or write a proposal?
    Application. To apply, set up a meeting with Aaron Jackson through Calendly to express your interest.

    Deadline: Express interest by September 1. Projects start in January each year.

    Questions?
    Set up a meeting with Aaron Jackson through Calendly.