**Branding Business Consulting Graphic Design** **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your role. I serve as the Head of Delivery North America at EPIC Global Solutions. Can you summarize what your company does in one sentence? Our firm specializes in providing consultancy services focused on gambling harm awareness and education. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific objectives did you engage Swirlingmedia to achieve? To develop digital media for our NCAA program delivery, create mid-year and year-end reports for clients and funders, and provide ongoing support for workshop content design and branding. **SOLUTION** How did you discover Swirlingmedia? Through a referral. What made you choose Swirlingmedia over other options? A referral led me to them. How many Swirlingmedia team members were involved in this project? One employee. Can you detail the scope of work? **Project Scope:** Assist in creating strategic communications and branding materials for key initiatives, emphasizing visual storytelling, marketing consistency, and authentic representation of lived experiences. **Deliverables:** 1) **Presentation Deck Design & Development**: Developed impactful presentation decks for both client-facing and internal purposes, including customized templates for brand consistency and enhanced storytelling. 2) **Marketing Collateral**: Created one-page marketing documents, digital flyers, and social media graphics aligned with campaign goals, ensuring accessible and compelling messaging. 3) **Branding Consultation**: Conducted an audit of existing branding materials and provided insights on typography, color schemes, logo usage, and brand voice for uniform identity. 4) **Lived Experience Storytelling**: Collaborated with the internal team to enhance narratives based on personal and cultural experiences, focusing on ethical storytelling. 5) **Creative Direction Support**: Contributed to brainstorming sessions, providing strategic input on content alignment with audience needs and partner expectations. 6) **Consultation & Iterative Feedback**: Engaged in weekly meetings and feedback processes to refine deliverables and adapt to any project changes while managing timelines. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What measurable outcomes did the project achieve? 1) **Increased Stakeholder Engagement**: The redesigned presentation decks resulted in longer engagement times for athletes and staff during sessions, as shown in post-session feedback. 2) **Improved Brand Consistency**: A new speaker toolkit led to a significant decrease in off-brand materials in the previous academic year. 3) **Enhanced Storytelling Impact**: Eight personal narratives were developed for key marketing campaigns, increasing social media interaction and partner interest in future collaborations. **Project Management Quality**: Swirlingmedia delivered projects on time, responding promptly to my needs. Collaborating with Patrick has been smooth, even in high-stakes situations. His clarity and precision, alongside his ability to listen and understand the nuances of various sports cultures, make his work impactful and resonant. **Communication Methods**: We mainly used virtual meetings and emails or messaging. What stood out to you about this company? Patrick's digital design work is exceptional, consistently meeting the rapid demands of our industry. I recommend him without reservation; he embodies professionalism and is creatively dependable under pressure. Could Swirlingmedia improve in any areas? No, Patrick effectively organized our collaboration, adhered to timelines, and consistently drove us toward our goals. Working with him was a pleasure. **UPDATED REVIEW** This review was published on June 23, 2025. Teresa Fiore SVP of North America, EPIC Global Solutions Consulting Boston, Massachusetts 11-50 employees November 2024 - May 2025 Budget: $10,000 to $49,999 **Project Summary** Swirlingmedia created and designed a contest website for a social impact consulting firm, developing site wireframes, implementing responsive design, and designing a logo. **Feedback Summary** The client received favorable feedback from stakeholders regarding the contest website, with timely delivery and effective communication. The team provided valuable support throughout the project. **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your role. I am the SVP North America at EPIC Global Solutions. Can you summarize what your company does in one sentence? EPIC Global Solutions is a social impact consulting firm focused on mitigating gambling harm, serving clients worldwide, including gambling operators, gaming regulators, and community organizations. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific objectives did you engage Swirlingmedia to achieve? To raise awareness about gambling-related harm, promote a contest for Rhode Island college students, encourage participation in the contest, and collaborate with key stakeholders. **SOLUTION** How did you discover Swirlingmedia? Through an in-person referral. What factors influenced your decision to select Swirlingmedia? Their high ratings, local proximity, budget compatibility, cultural fit, and aligned values. How many Swirlingmedia team members were involved in this project? One employee. Can you detail the scope of work? This project involved logo development, domain acquisition, and the complete design and build of a contest website with up to eight pages, including testing and launch support. Ongoing services also include 20 hours of maintenance and full website hosting for 2025. **Key Deliverables:** - **Logo Development**: Offered at least five initial logo concepts, refined one or two based on feedback, and delivered a final logo reflecting the client’s vision. - **Domain Acquisition**: Secured a domain name relevant to the project's goals. - **Website Design & Development**: Built a responsive contest website, including wireframes and content development, with quality assurance testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support. - **Maintenance & Support**: Provided 20 hours for minor updates and hosting for 2025. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What measurable outcomes demonstrate the project's success? The Rhode Island Game Changer website stands out for its localized approach to gambling harm prevention, tailored for Rhode Island youths, combining relatable language and interactive tools for optimal engagement and understanding of gambling risks. **Measurable Outcomes**: - Strong website traffic - Increased engagement measured through contest submissions - Positive feedback from stakeholders. **Project Management Quality**: All deliverables were completed on time or ahead of schedule, allowing for ample review time. Swirlingmedia was responsive to inquiries, accommodating various communication preferences. **Communication Methods**: We primarily used virtual meetings and emails. What impressed you about this company? Swirlingmedia showcased strong expertise in logo, website, and content development, quickly becoming a trusted partner who provided valuable guidance throughout the project. Could Swirlingmedia improve in any areas? No, we're eager to continue our relationship with them. **STAR RATINGS**: Overall rating: 5 Final deliverable exceeded expectations Quality: 5 Cost: 5 Schedule: 5 Willing to refer: 5 - High-quality output and easy collaboration. **Branding Graphic Design Marketing Strategy** **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your role. I am the AVP of Graduate Marketing. Can you summarize what your company does in one sentence? We are a nonprofit college providing undergraduate and adult education. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific objectives did you engage Swirlingmedia to achieve? To align campaign standards among marketing partners, establish a cohesive look and feel for graduate marketing, and minimize time on reviewing and adjusting campaign creatives. **SOLUTION** How did you find Swirlingmedia? Through a colleague and mentor. What influenced your choice to work with Swirlingmedia? Their knowledge and experience. How many Swirlingmedia team members were assigned to this project? One employee. Can you detail the scope of work? The project involved consulting on campaign guidelines and development, designing strategies for achieving the final look and feel, and creating a campaign standards toolkit. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What measurable outcomes indicate progress or success from this project? We assessed the time taken to complete campaigns and gathered reviews from senior marketing leadership. Further performance metrics will be defined as campaigns launch. **Project Management Quality**: Swirlingmedia effectively managed the project to meet our needs, tackling tight deadlines and being available for various meetings while responding accurately to feedback. **Communication Methods**: We communicated through in-person meetings, virtual meetings, or emails. What impressed you most about this company? Swirlingmedia consistently provided fresh perspectives and challenged our thinking to achieve decisive, robust outcomes. Could Swirlingmedia improve in any areas? N/A