Calumma Design

We are rebellious optimists*, and we seek out others like us so that together we can build an ethically just, healthy, and cooperative world. Creativity and design are at our core, but beauty and aesthetics are just a byproduct of the craft dedicated to helping share knowledge, amplify innovation, and inspire hope. Here's a glimpse at some of the projects we've worked on. For more, visit: https://calumma.design/ *Our definition: re·bel·lious op·ti·mist /rɪˈbel.i.əs ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪst/ n. Someone actively solving challenges most avoid.

Sometimes we just need a reason to stop for a moment. So here's that—a reason to take a short break, pause, and release some of the tension that has gathered up over the week. Instead of absorbing more content have a moment of #contentment.

Not everything that gets dreamed up gets to live. Here are some recent stuff from the cutting room floor. Image 1 - An early UI exploration for an AI-powered children's mental health app. Image 2 - Brand mark for a dining event Image 3 - Poster visuals for an event space Image 4 - Custom typography experiment for a brand Image 5 - Logo of a rising sun #CalummaInTheProcess

We recently worked with Mercurial AI to equip them with branding, website and digital assets that help communicate their expertise in creating AI-assisted tools for human benefit in one of the most difficult life situations - living through cancer treatment. Mercurial AI is a Chicago-based startup founded by two highly experienced and driven individuals, Dennis Trujillo (PhD) & Sarah Blythe. They are passionately building an array of tools to assist both patients and oncologists, providing 24/7 companions that offer personalised health insights, symptom tracking, and a wealth of uniquely patient-specific information to empower individuals in their fight against cancer. Inspired by the cancer-awareness ribbons, we established flexible branding for the core company - Mercurial AI, and the two products in development - CarePilot and OncoPilot. A full case study will be available soon on our website. If you're working in healthcare at any level, anywhere in the world, make sure you connect with Dennis and Sarah, we genuinely believe that what they're building can help many people and your support can be a key part of making it happen. #branding #branddesign #identitydesign #brandidentity #creative #newbrand #identity #creativestudio #designagency #designstudio #brandagency #thebrandidentity #brandsinmotion #creativeagency #iconography #brandicon #newproject #brandstrategy #visualidentity #technologybranding #Medtech #AI #MedicalAi #CancerCare #AiBrand

Nature is the best playground, filled with possibilities to explore, uncover, learn and build. YESfest takes this idea and runs with it - through the fields, across the meadows, into the woods and over the streams. This inspiring initiative engages children to reconnect with nature and become the protectors and stewards of its glory. Calumma has been blessed to be involved in this project, helping Alex and his team establish YESfest branding and website design so their incredible work can be communicated across the globe. This is only the beginning and we're excited to see YESfest grow. Learn more about it in the links below (make sure you watch the films on their website).

Will GenAI improve the education system or make it obsolete?  The truth is that nobody really knows. However, we believe that in the long run, there are more positives than negatives to this emerging technology and that educators should be informed about the possibilities in order to use these tools effectively. That is why we collaborated with our friends at Daydream Believers and Education Scotland and helped them create an online resource that is designed to assist educators in their exploration of the best use of GenAI in their work. We hope that by providing tips, tricks, resources, and live conversations this website will help make sense of how GenAI tools can be used across the learning process, in various curricula and for different subject matters to benefit young people everywhere. Go check it out: https://lnkd.in/eRCkZ6CJ #GenAI #Education #AIinEducation

We're starting a new habit here - sharing our work in progress. A way to provide a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes of using design and creative skillsets to help innovators in social sectors communicate better and more effectively. So to kick it off, here are some recent illustration tests we've been creating for an organisation providing self-compassion training for young teens. The examples represent different parts of their workshops related to self-compassion, facing our inner dragon, discovering our superhero abilities, finding gratitude and making ourselves and the world a kinder place. How did you practice self-compassion today? #CalummaWIP