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World Millwork Alliance

As a creative partner for Heartwood Brands, lead responsibility was taken for the environmental design of the World Millwork Alliance (WMA) exhibit at the NHLA 2025 Annual Convention.

Tasked with establishing a distinct "home base" for the WMA as an independent exhibitor, the project involved developing a high-impact physical presence designed to cut through the visual noise of a crowded industry floor.

Through a strategy of statement branding, the WMA’s core pillars were translated into large-scale environmental graphics and custom-wrapped architectural elements that prioritized immediate brand recognition. By implementing a clean typographic hierarchy and a cohesive visual wrap, the Alliance’s identity was scaled from a digital concept into a professional, high-traffic physical experience.

WMA Exhibit Booth - NHLA 2025 Annual Convention

WMA Booth Front
WMA Booth Back

Beyond the convention, collaboration with the WMA expanded into a strategic branding capacity to develop the identity for Women in Millwork. This sub-brand was designed to empower a specific sect of the industry, creating a visual language that balanced professional authority with a modern, inclusive focus. This work showcased the ability to scale brand systems across both massive physical environments and niche organizational identities.

Women In Millwork Brand Identity

Women In Millwork (Notebook Mockup)
Women In Millwork Logo (Dark)
Women In Millwork (Tote Mockup)
Women In Millwork Logo (Light)

Hardwood Matters Brand Identity Concepts

Crafted branding and example use-case materials to establish a coherent brand and voice for NHLA's initiative to create an industry-focused hardwood awareness association.

Concept 1

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Hardwood Matters Website Mockup V1
Hardwood Matters Physical Ad Mockup V1
Hardwood Matters Booth Mockup V1

Concept 2

Hardwood Matters Logo V2
Hardwood Matters Website Mockup V2
Hardwood Matters Physical Ad Mockup V2
Hardwood Matters Booth Mockup V2


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