Creating a new identity, or telling a new story for a community is a challenge that requires organic solutions that come over time, not forced into immediacy. +Public creates transformative stories of the revitalization of people and places by designing scalable and sustainable marketing ecosystems, timeless brand identities, communication and design storytelling, public space activation and creat
ive placemaking, training, and creative community and economic development solutions to economically-challenged communities-in-revival. Our public-centered communication and design services have affordability and practicality built in, creating memorable and meaningful impact in your community doesn’t have to be challenging or expensive. Every community is different in shape, size, and soul – our adaptive services and research model structures itself differently around each community for optimal creative output. Our work is fully inclusive and relies on thriving public and private partnerships with local assets to truly showcase the strengths and opportunities of each community. Be it a new brand identity, ADA-compliant websites, print advertisements, mobile apps, podcasts, merchandise, video spots, and more – we build meaningful and memorable expressions across all channels. Whatever work product is developed, we train you how to use it effectively to sustain and grow your communication efforts on your own – and if you happen to need us, we’ll be there. Our work in the City of Youngstown has led to a 6-figure implementation investment from city government, partnerships in award-winning federal grants, and recognition for Excellence in Marketing from the Ohio Economic Development Association. In January 2018, we will begin to actively recruit communities to be included in a publication of case studies on community branding. Each community has a story to tell – what does your story say about your community?
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Contact:
RJ Thompson, MFA
Principal, +Public
Assistant Professor of Graphic + Interactive Design, Youngstown State University
phone: 412.779.7665
e-mail: [email protected]
web: pluspublic.com (please visit iamrjthompson.com)
twitter: /pluspublicworks
instagram: /pluspublic
facebook: /pluspublic
work examples: cityofyou.org / youngstownohio.gov
