We provided custom illustrations featuring adorable animals in their natural habitats for @alaffia’s Baobab Baby and Kids line in order to better emotionally connect with customers. Throughout this whole process, we immersed ourselves in the roots and essence of the brand, and our team is proud to be creative partner to Alaffia and support its mission of advancing education, sustainable living, and gender equality to African communities. To see the full case study, click through to the link in our profile! #alaffia #chendesign

Our task was to solve the challenge of the complexity and scale of our client’s extensive offerings, and we united six different collections—each with their distinct audiences, multiple lines and scents—cohesively under one parent brand. For @alaffia’s Authentic African Black Soap collection, we customized letterforms that meld a love for handcrafted tradition with a modern African-tastemaker ethos. Read more about our process through the link in our profile.

We were charged to “bring back the soul” of the @Alaffia brand through reimagining its identity and packaging, and are excited to share the outcome of our partnership! Alaffia empowers women’s futures and entire communities in Togo, West Africa through their social enterprise model and we wanted to provide unmistakable brand recognition through a contemporary and bold, yet refined and joyful look. Check out the full case study through the link in our profile.

Taste and see a deliciously fun, food & wine experience in St. Helena at Clif Family Bruschetteria–a food truck for foodies–paired with their unique wine Tasting Room. Our team created the exterior visual experience for this adventurous, sustainability-focused client. 📷: @cliffamily

Where the economy, the environment, and quality of life issues intersect, Next 10 provides tools and data that empower Californians to solve the most pressing issues of our day. We've been partnering with the nonpartisan nonprofit, designing their annual California Green Innovation Index, for 8 years running. Communicating dense, critical information in well-organized, visually compelling ways help hone substantial content to focus their important message. ⁠⠀

Special elections in San Francisco, Piedmont and Dublin are being held next Tuesday, November 5. Find helpful info on SF candidates and local ballot measures through the link in bio. Show up, speak up. ⁠ ⁠

Experiments in our brand spanking new photo + video space. Excited to share more soon!

We spent the day learning all about the incredible story and philosophy behind @botniaskincare, visiting Botnia's flagship @skinremedysf as well as their micro-farm and lab in Sausalito. We're thrilled to be working together to reimagine their packaging design!

Thanks to you, we’ve reached our goal of 500 pledges to vote in today’s midterms! We’re so encouraged by all the photos of proud voters repping their stickers—here are some beautiful faces we saw around Oakland. If you’re in the area and would like stickers, we dropped some off at Awaken Cafe, Open Cafe, Modern Coffee, Beauty’s Bagels, and Donut Savant. #votewithchendesign

Happy Election Day! We’re feeling grateful, empowered, and hopeful. Our collective commitment to make our voices heard continues beyond today, and we pledge to keep showing up and speaking up for justice and democracy. Wear and share your “I Voted” stickers proudly, and be sure to tag us and #votewithchendesign.⠀

Tomorrow's the big day! Do you have an election day game plan? Check out the FAQs on our website for if you're looking for resources on ballots. Link's in the bio. #votewithchendesign.

Have you pledged to vote yet? We’re so close to our goal of getting 500 pledges to vote in the midterms! Awesome stickers await to those who pledge through the link in our bio. Do it now so we can mail out your stickers to you ASAP. #votewithchendesign

How will you rep your vote? We’re aiming to get 500 pledges to vote next Tuesday in the midterms, and sending a free sheet of custom-designed stickers to anyone who pledges through the link in our bio. Pledge now so we can mail out your stickers to you ASAP! #votewithchendesign

Many thanks to the 300+ folks who have pledged to vote next Tuesday! If you haven't yet, pledge now through the link and we'll send you a free sheet of stickers. And if you're an early voter, share your "I Voted" photos with us using #votewithchendesign—we'd love to see.

We're halfway to our goal of reaching 500 pledges! Pledge to vote next Tuesday through the link in our bio and we'll send you these nifty "I Voted" stickers. Tag a fellow voting buddy below and help us spread the word. #votewithchendesign

Make your voice heard. Pledge to vote with us on votewithchendesign.com and we'll send you a free sheet of stickers for you to proudly rep next Tuesday. #votewithchendesign

We are trying to reach 500 pledges to vote before the midterms! Will you help us meet our goal? You can pledge through the link in our bio, and we'll send you a sheet of free "I Voted" stickers.

We show up to vote to make sure our decision makers are working the good of our communities. Pledge to vote through the link in our bio, and we'll send you a sheet of "I Voted" stickers, specially designed by us.

We created these awesome stickers to encourage you this midterm election, because your vote shapes our collective future. Get yours for free just by pledging to vote via the link in our bio! #votewithchendesign

Are you planning on voting? We hope you are! If you pledge to vote through the link in our bio, we’ll send you a free sheet of stickers, specially designed by us. #votewithchendesign

“After learning all sorts of things from all sorts of different people throughout life, I have a duty to understand what’s happening in the world and take a stance.” - Kim, our UX/UI Lead Designer Why do you vote? Tell us below and keep an eye out tomorrow—we've got something exciting up our sleeves just in time for the midterms. #votewithchendesign

“It’s easy to ignore issues that don’t directly affect me, but preparing for the vote keeps me empathetic and active in the fight for a better and more equitable world for all.” - Becky, our Sr. Brand Strategist Why do you vote? We want to hear your thoughts. #votewithchendesign

“If I want change, it’s crucial to make my voice heard.” -Alison, our Operations Director Why do you vote? Let us know in the comments. #votewithchendesign

We’ve enjoyed seeing our poster commemorating the #WomensMarch around town, including Mayor @libbyschaaf’s office. We were inspired to learn that this year, there are the most women running for office ever. You can read more about the candidates through the link in our profile. And if you’d like a free "A New Day is on the Horizon" poster for your own window, send us an email at info@chendesign.com to arrange for pick up here in Oakland. We have just a few dozen left!

A new day is on the horizon. #womensmarch2018 #womensmarchoakland #chendesign

It's all about the thoughtful details at @wydownhotel. Check out the full case study of our work with Wydown Hotel on our website—the link is in our profile!

Emigre is a digital foundry started in 1984 in Berkeley, and our Interactive Director @bconery accumulated quite the collection and brought books into the office to share with us. The formats of the books changed numerous times over its 69 issues, with the last six ending as small paperback books. Check out our Story for more typeface inspiration!

Come on in and discover what we can create for you. #chendesign

Can't beat the view from today's office.

Want an in-depth look at one of our designer's creative process? @kimberlylow is currently crafting a cover for our client @samuelmerrittu’s Report to the Community—she started with a digital mockup and is now building the cover in paper by hand using a xacto knife, bookbinding glue, and tape. The theme for this year's report is the “dimensionality of who we serve and the human interactivity of community, teaching, technology,” so Kim chose paper as a medium to convey dimensionality, depth, and texture in a way that a flat illustration can't. Stay tuned to see the final cover and product of Kim's hard work! #ChenDesign

The #ChenDesign library nook—where we have impromptu team huddles, find inspiration on the shelves, and take in the best view of the Fox Theater marquee.

Shelves are looking pretty spiffy at the office.

Part of the creative process at #ChenDesign: sketching out our vision of the perfect product shot with trusty pencils and paper.

All set for talent to show up. #chendesign photo shoot for Money magazine #calmbeforethestorm

Today's design presentation location #chendesign #sthelena #inglenookwinery #napavalleyvintners

Today's #chendesign signage project: @wydownhotel #sthelena

@craftsmanwolves turns three this weekend! Stop by for birthday goodies. #craftsmanandwolves #theoriginal home of #rebelwithin #deathorglory // CAW Valencia badge by #chendesign

Early morning install day #chendesign #visitthemarket

Finished hand-painted manifesto @visitthemarket -- #chendesign #themarketsf #butchery

First signage to go up today @visitthemarket -- more to come! #chendesign #themarketsf #butchery