The Approach
We conducted a series of workshops in Baltimore with the CEO, Leadership and Global Communications teams to determine Jhpiego's core proposition and positioning, their values, personality and tone of voice. This resulted in a thorough design brief, which was approved by key stakeholders prior to the commencement of the design process.

The Idea
The people at the heart of Jhpiego's work – parents and their children – were our main inspiration as the universal image of a child being carried by a parent spoke instantly of care, support, and partnerships. The comparisons between this relationship and Jhpiego's work of carrying forward the health of nations and their global partnerships supporting families and communities led to our 'Eureka!' moment.

Instead of trying to avoid that challenging name, we took its initial letter – 'J' – to create an iconic monogram capturing the special relationship between a parent and its child, as well as Jhpiego's commitment to helping others. Paired with a semi-colon, the connection is made – literally and figuratively – to Jhpiego's essential mission and its ambition. These are also reflected in a new tagline – saving lives, improving health, transforming futures – which we also originated.

The Execution

Since the launch of their new brand, a lot has changed in the world of communications. As Jhpiego moved to a more digital presence, they identified new gaps in their brand toolkit - so we worked with them to develop and freshen up their brand assets. We looked at a digital-friendly colour palette and expanded the visual language with a broader suite of graphics, iconography, illustrations and patterns. Elsewhere, Irish illustrator Ciara Coogan's illustrations encapsulate Jhpiego's services and community as they can be tailored to specific countries, allowing the brand to speak familiarly with the communities it serves.