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Eighty2degrees Design Studio Collective creativity for a better world. Social impact by design. Contact us for your next project.

We were founded on the belief that creativity is essential to solving problems and making an impact. Since 2010, Eighty2degrees has provided intentional and purposeful design, branding, and communications to clients who want to push the envelope and society in unique and bold ways. Our diverse range of clients all have the power to change the world. We build relationships with each one, resulting in a thoughtful and strategic approach to achieve your goals. We are focused on our clients, driven by creativity, and guided by a mission to make an impact locally and globally.

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re reflecting on the power of imagination, not only to envision the future but also to ...
10/12/2026

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re reflecting on the power of imagination, not only to envision the future but also to shape the work of building it.

N. Scott Momaday’s words remind us that imagination is fundamental to how we understand ourselves and our place in the world. The futures we imagine can serve as a starting point for the futures we work to create.

As social impact designers, we believe in the power of that process: imagining a more equitable, connected, and inclusive world, then using creativity and design to move that vision from possibility to reality. The work continually asks: What could the future look like, and what can we do today to build the best version of what we imagine?

Today, we honor Indigenous peoples, whose communities, cultures, knowledge, and visions for the future continue to shape the world around us.

“We are what we imagine. Our very existence consists in our imagination of ourselves. The greatest tragedy that can befall us is to go unimagined.” —N. Scott Momaday

We recently collaborated with Ørsted to create a 16-page coloring book that introduces young audiences to how renewable ...
10/08/2026

We recently collaborated with Ørsted to create a 16-page coloring book that introduces young audiences to how renewable energy powers communities across America.

Designed for multiple uses, the booklet can be split into individual coloring sheets, giving Ørsted the flexibility to invite kids to engage with content most relevant to their communities or to use it as a larger, connected experience.

Each illustrated scene pairs a coloring activity with accessible information about Ørsted’s projects and technologies, inviting kids to discover and learn how renewable energy is generated and how it benefits communities nationwide.

By combining hands-on interaction with storytelling and education, the coloring book makes the complex world of renewable energy tangible, approachable, and fun.

We’re thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with : the artwork for their 2026–27 season! This marks our fourth yea...
10/06/2026

We’re thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with : the artwork for their 2026–27 season! This marks our fourth year developing TWC’s season poster series. Each year, we explore the themes behind the performances and translate the music, ideas, and spirit into a visual language that invites reflection and connection.

This year’s lineup:

Requiem and Renewal is a meditation on the soul, the sacred, and the unknown. The poster features a human silhouette emerging from swirling textures and a nebulous, celestial sky, evoking the depth of the human spirit and questions that extend beyond life.

A Song Flung Up to Heaven is an ode to resilience, transformation, and Washington, D.C.’s vibrant artistic community. Judy Bowman’s When the Cagebird Sings takes center stage in the poster, integrated into TWC’s signature poster frame and layered with collage-inspired ribbons.

Candlelight Christmas, the beloved DMV tradition, celebrates the musical and cultural spirit of our community. This year’s artwork introduces new local landmarks—including Howard University’s Founders Library clock tower—and incorporates two candles representing the Howard University students featured in the performances.

While the three concerts don’t share a single theme, the posters share TWC’s signature balance of tradition and innovation, exploring ideas of connection, unity, and hope. Textures appear throughout the series, grounding these intangible ideas in something physical while creating a visual thread across all three posters. We’re grateful to continue this collaboration and bring another season of music to life through design.

We're approaching the ONE MONTH countdown to the midterm elections. Are you ready?Now is the perfect time to make sure y...
10/02/2026

We're approaching the ONE MONTH countdown to the midterm elections. Are you ready?

Now is the perfect time to make sure your voter registration is up to date. If you're not sure you're registered—or even if you're pretty sure but not positive—visit vote.org to check your registration, register to vote, and learn more about the candidates and issues on your local ballot. While you’re at it, remind a friend, family member, or neighbor to check theirs, too.

November will be here before we know it. Check your registration. Get informed. Be ready to make your voice heard. Every vote matters.

The Makerspace —a 20,000-square-foot facility dedicated to transforming education for students in Washington, DC—recentl...
09/29/2026

The Makerspace —a 20,000-square-foot facility dedicated to transforming education for students in Washington, DC—recently brought us on to design their donor wall.

Designed to capture the space's energy and creativity, and inspired by foundational building blocks, the wall features dimensional shapes to highlight each donor tier. Dimensional lettering, mixed materials, and tool doodles nod to the space’s hands-on qualities. Colorful phrases were also fitted on I-beams adjacent to the wall, thanking donors and welcoming students from all angles.


After a whirlwind summer, our DC crew finally reunited to celebrate Shannon and Ambica’s summer birthdays! We marked the...
09/24/2026

After a whirlwind summer, our DC crew finally reunited to celebrate Shannon and Ambica’s summer birthdays!

We marked the occasion with a delicious lunch, plenty of yummy pastries, and a visit to a new public art exhibit raising awareness of conservation efforts through interactive sculptures of endangered animals.

It was energizing to be back together, catch up, celebrate, and get inspired, leaving us fully recharged for an afternoon of client calls and deadlines!

Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce recently published a report examining “springboard” middle...
09/22/2026

Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce recently published a report examining “springboard” middle-skills occupations, which are jobs accessible with an associate’s degree or certificate and can lead to high earnings and wage growth. “Springboard to Opportunity” reports credential shortages across the country and explores opportunities to connect students to education pathways and credentials, and to connect employees to meet demand.

We supported the report content with custom data visualizations and conceptual illustrations, including a dynamic cover depicting a student sprinting down a runway and vaulting toward coins representing the opportunities these careers can offer.

Inside, we drew inspiration from the technical reports and blueprints associated with many of the featured fields, using bold color accents and section dividers to bring energy and structure to the data.

Earlier this week, Shannon, Ambica, and Kristina attended the launch of the Capital Area Food Bank’s 2026 Hunger Report....
09/18/2026

Earlier this week, Shannon, Ambica, and Kristina attended the launch of the Capital Area Food Bank’s 2026 Hunger Report. The event brought together community leaders and advocates for a presentation of the report’s key findings, moving stories from CAFB clients, and a cross-sector panel discussion, all underscoring the deepening impact of food insecurity across our region.

The report’s findings are sobering: food insecurity in the DMV has reached a five-year high, and for the first time in the report’s history, fewer than half of DMV residents consider themselves highly food secure.

But the conversation also offered hope. Hearing leaders across sectors share solutions and emphasize that rising food insecurity is not inevitable was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when our community comes together. We left inspired by CAFB’s continued leadership and the collective commitment to building a more food-secure future for all.

Eighty2degrees was proud to design this year’s Hunger Report and several event materials, including posters, a program, and infographics. Building on the visual language our team established for the report, these pieces extended the brand into the event space and helped create a cohesive experience from report to launch.

All aboard! Capital Area Food Bank’s new Mobile Meals Bus is bringing free, healthy meals directly to kids across the DM...
09/15/2026

All aboard! Capital Area Food Bank’s new Mobile Meals Bus is bringing free, healthy meals directly to kids across the DMV. Before it hit the road, the bus needed an exterior that made it feel like an exciting, welcoming space for kids while doubling as a mobile billboard for CAFB’s work throughout the region.

Building on the bright, playful visual language we created for CAFB’s Afterschool and Summer Meals programs, we transformed the bus into a rolling celebration of food, packed with colorful illustrations designed to catch kids’ eyes and make them excited to hop aboard.



It’s been a busy summer at Eighty2degrees, supporting clients across sectors who are doing good and changing lives.One h...
09/11/2026

It’s been a busy summer at Eighty2degrees, supporting clients across sectors who are doing good and changing lives.

One highlight: We developed the event branding for Public Justice’s Annual Gala, celebrating the organization’s hard-fought legal victories and the lawyers who make that work possible. This year’s gala also marked the debut of Public Justice’s new overall brand identity, which we created.

Inspired by the theme “Pillars of Justice,” we built the gala’s visual identity around illuminated columns, a symbol of the collective support that upholds an equitable legal system and the people who rise to the occasion to advance justice year after year.

We carried the concept across a full suite of print and digital materials, from invitations and place settings to name tags and event graphics, creating a cohesive experience that inspires and reaffirms the commitment of everyone in the room.

The result? The most successful gala in Public Justice’s history, raising more than any previous year. Congratulations, Public Justice! We’re proud to have played a part in celebrating this incredible work.



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