Hamilton County ESC

From Chalkboards to Cyberspace: Designing a Kaleidoscope of Creativity for Educational Excellence

Hamilton County ESC is an educational support center that provides products and services to meet the changing needs of educational entities, non-profits, and other government agencies.

The Challenge

I worked as a lead UI/UX designer at Hamilton County ESC for over seven years. During that time, I offered design, printing, and creative services, leveraging my expertise, creativity, and graphic design skills to craft captivating designs covering a wide range of materials, including logos and branding styles, websites, mobile apps, flyers, business cards, letterhead, brochures, postcards, posters, infographics, annual reports, and much more.

MY ROLE

Graphic Designer

UI/UX Designer

TOOLS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Figma

Miro

PROJECT SCOPE

Brand Identity Development

Web and Mobile App Development

Accessible Menstrual Information

Marketing Collateral

Digital Marketing Strategy

Event Planning and Promotion

Green Hamilton County Educational Service Center logo with gray text and tagline Solving your challenges. Simplifying your life

What is an educational service center, and how does it solve your challenges and simplify your life?

Logo & Branding

With a tradition of service excellence for more than a century, Hamilton County ESC (HCESC) provides support to educational entities, non-profits, and other government agencies in instruction, administration, personnel, and finance. While HCESC already established their logo and clientele, I helped rebrand their identity to give them an updated look.

The Mission

Leading the transformation of education so each child can learn more, do more, be more.

The Vision

To be the preferred partner for innovative solutions to our community’s most pressing challenges.

HCESC Logo Standards & Usage
HCESC logo and branding style - table of contents
HCESC logo and branding style - logo specifications
HCESC logo and branding style - color palette
HCESC logo and branding style - logo violations
HCESC logo and branding style - acceptable usage
HCESC logo and branding style - stationary

Market Materials

Below are a few examples of the print and digital media that I designed for Hamilton County ESC and its professional development events.

HCESC Business Advisory Council Postcard - Side A
HCESC Business Advisory Council Postcard - Side B
Digital Citizenship Workshop Flyer
Digital Citizenship Workshop Social Media
Communication Services Brochure - Side A
Communication Services Brochure - Side B
Writing in the Wild Flyer
Uniquely Human Flyer
Science & Social Studies Councils Postcard
Playing with Core Thank You Card - Side A
Playing with Core Thank You Card - Side B
Focusing on Safety Flyer
Strategic Focus Design Brochure - Side A
Strategic Focus Design Brochure - Side B
A Deep Dive into the New Science Standards Flyer
A Deep Dive into the New Science Standards Social Media
A Deeper Dive into the OTES 2.0 Rubric Flyer
Adding Value to Social Studies Instruction Flyer
Blended Learning Series Flyer
Building Community and Social Awareness Flyer
Coaching for Equity Flyer
Emotion Regulation and Academics Social Media
Emotion Regulation and Academics Flyer
Secondary ESL Teacher Forum Flyer
Elementary ESL Teacher Forum Flyer
How to Make Self-Contained/SoComm Work Social Media
How to Make Self-Contained/SoComm Work Flyer
Innovation Engineering Leadership Retreat Flyer
Make It! Take It! 3D Print It! Flyer
Make It! Take It! 3D Print It! Social Media
Make It Take It Flyer - Side A
Make It Take It Flyer - Side B
Meet the Demand to Transform Education Flyer
Onward Flyer
Onward Sticker
Onward Sticker
Stressed Brains Cannot Learn Flyer
Supporting SLIFE English Learners Flyer
Thinking Outside the Box Flyer
Thinking Outside the Box Social Media
Trauma Informed Systems of Supports Brochure - Side A
Trauma Informed Systems of Supports Brochure - Side A
Trauma-Informed Classroom Coaching Brochure - Side A
Trauma-Informed Classroom Coaching Brochure - Side B
Trauma & Behavior Services Booklet - Side A
Trauma & Behavior Services Booklet - Side B
Trauma & Behavior Services Social Media
Utilizing an Occupational Therapist as a Mental Health Resource Flyer
Utilizing an Occupational Therapist as a Mental Health Resource Social Media
School Lunchbox Welcome Kit
School Lunchbox Welcome Kit - Inside
School Lunchbox Welcome Kit - Outside
Women in Leadership Postcard - Side A
Women in Leadership Postcard - Side B
Women in Leadership Flyer
Women in Leadership Social Media
When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers Flyer
When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers Social Media

Websites & Mobile Apps

I also developed websites and mobile applications.

SST 13 Website Wireframes
SST 13 Website Sitemap
SST 13 Website Mockup
HCEF Wireframes
HCEF Sitemap
HCEF Website Mockup

Reflection: Takeaways & Next Steps

Professional Growth and Skill Development at Hamilton County ESC: A Journey in Education and Design

I developed quite a bit as a designer after working for Hamilton County ESC for over seven years. Not only did I learn about the education industry, but it also provided me with the opportunity to gain practical experience in both design and leadership roles, refine my skills, and build a strong foundation for my career in the field. As a lead UI/UX designer, I strengthened my software proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, foundational design principles, and effective client communication. Additionally, I developed project management skills, received and incorporated feedback, and gained experience in both print and digital design, all while staying updated on industry standards and trends.

My next step involves reflecting on how my experiences at HCESC have prepared me for future opportunities and considering how I can leverage the skills and knowledge I gained to pursue new challenges.