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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

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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

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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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Concept 2

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