#MakerMonday Ft Charlotte De Wolfe

Maker mey-ker (noun): A person or thing that makes, whether a designer, developer, film maker, illustrator, photographer, and everything in between. This person uses his/her strengths and skills to benefit a local nonprofit in need.Makers are the backbone of our event.

This altruistic group dedicates time and energy to produce high-quality projects for a variety of nonprofits in our community. Wed like to thank them for their work, philanthropic nature, and the marks theyve made throughout the county, community, and region.For our first spotlight in our new #MakerMonday series, well introduce an amazingly talented graphic design student from Virginia Techs School of Visual Arts.

Meet Charlotte de Wolfe!In 2013, Charlotte began college studying Marketing Management, but quickly changed course when she realized she had a passion for solving problems via visual solutions. Brilliant and accomplished, Charlotte has worked throughout Virginia as a graphic design intern at various digital consulting firms such as Venveo, Modea, WillowTree Inc.

, NewCity, and others. In addition to receiving numerous accolades, shes been most recently awarded two silver ADDY awards from the American Advertising Federation for her design work with MoLSSI and Virginia Cyber Range.In academia, Charlottes strong design skills have allowed her to fill the role of next years Creative Director for PRISM, a student run social-media marketing agency.

Here, Charlotte designs the agencys newsletter in addition to marketing collateral for various clients like Pamplin College of Business, Click and Pledge, First & Main, and more. At PRISM, creativity is unmatched and clients are flexible to allow students the opportunity to develop skills.Its no doubt that wherever Charlotte chooses to go with her career, upon graduating, she will continue to design superb work, impact those around her, and do so by inspiring through stunning design.

To see more of Charlottes work check out her portfolio.Charlotte the MakerThis past years Make-a-Thon in Blacksburg, VA marks Charlottes second year of involvement. Shes worked with both the Roanoke Community Garden Association and On Our Own to re-brand and create and design impactful logos.

As one of the two designers for the Roanoke Community Garden project, she collaborated with the nonprofit to design a new, modern logo. This logo is used for both the website and marketing collateral. As a segment of Roanoke Community Gardens re-branding goal, the nonprofit also received a new website.

Roanoke Community Gardens mission is to grow people and build community one garden at a time through opportunities for healthy food, education, and sustainable living.Roanoke Community Garden directly impacts the lives, bellies, and minds of nearly 500 residents through community gardens and educational programs. This small nonprofit has historically relied on staff and volunteers to maintain and create a digital presence.

Weve done ok for amateurs but know we could have an amazing, knock-out, wonderful website that brings our mission to life within the virtual world. Tina Badger, Executive Co-DirectorTina was driven to apply because she knew the importance of design for their organization.Re-branding our organization to make the community better aware of what RCGA does and who RCGA serves is crucial for us to move forward and remain successful.

Charlotte and her teams work did just that. Check out Charlottes work on the community gardens website.During Charlottes first year, she worked on a team to re-brand and create a new logo for On Our Own.

On Our Own promotes recovery by providing a safe, consumer-run alternative for the purpose of socialization, self-help, advocacy, recreation, support, and education.The new logo is live on both the website and marketing material. Like Roanoke Community Garden, On Our Owns also received a new website for re-branding purposes.

Check it out here. Your support of and dedication to help On Our Own is overwhelming to say the least. There are so many things that I have longed for at On Our Own that funding has prevented.

I really look forward to the possibility that some of my dreams may come to fruition. Jeff Leonard, Supervisor at On Our Own of Roanoke ValleyBoth projects have had a direct impact on the local community and so wed like to thank Charlotte for all of her hard work! We greatly appreciate the time youve spent and the logos and designs youve created.

Making her MarkCharlotte volunteers for our 12-hour Make-a-Thon event becauseIts an opportunity to collaborate with people that I normally wouldnt, while being under the roof of a really good cause.Many times, nonprofits are challenged with budget constraints and lack of resources that do not allow for new logos, marketing collateral, websites, strategy, etc. The Make-a-Thon event showcases Makers talents and empowers nonprofits in more ways than just one nonprofits receive high-quality finished projects, networking opportunities, and an employment base for future design and development contracting.

Did you know?Charlotte has caught all of the Pokemon and in all of the games. Challenge presented!

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