Author Archives: Norio Umezu

Two versions of a brochure for sexual assault survivors and allies. The first version re-created a print-ready digital file of an existing quad-fold publication. The second version offered a different perspective on relevant content and placement.

A preschool solicited designs for a new members-only t-shirt that incorporated elements of their school philosophy. The final winning design.

The Not Damaged, Not Broken toolkit helps sexual assault advocates support the mental health of adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Pages throughout the toolkit provide generous white space to focus on 1-2 concepts per page. Illustrations use watercolor and unbroken line drawings to emphasize the uniqueness of what mental health means to each person.Continue reading “Not Damaged, Not Broken Toolkit Elements”

The colorful, loose line drawings emphasize the DIY ethos embodied by the content of the toolkit. A sample tool introduction page. The simple illustration in the upper corner encapsulates a metaphor for the tool’s specific focus. Content pages include illustrations to help users visualize concepts on the page. Use of headers allow easy screen readerContinue reading “Come On In Toolkit Design”

An example of a handout created as part of a toolkit for sexual assault advocates. The design throughout the toolkit emphasizes a pleasurable reading experience using soft colors, organic edges, and generous spacing. The page layout allows a person to print all relevant text double-sided on a single page.

An example of page layout and graphic design for a work project. Warning: this material references child sexual abuse Hand-drawn illustration for a non-traditional table of contents curriculum page. Hand-drawn illustration for a non-traditional table of contents curriculum page. An example of a module title page and summary with small custom abstract illustration. A sampleContinue reading “Healing in Motion Coalition Curriculum”