Client: Meriwether Elementary School PTA

Role: Volunteer Graphic Designer & PTA Member

Scope: Brand Collateral, Apparel Design, Event Graphics, Student & Teacher Support (Ongoing)

Timeline: 2026–2027 School Year (Active)

Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Vector Artwork, Print Production Standards

1. Project Overview & Context

Meriwether Elementary School is located on a military base in Washington State, serving military-connected students, families, and educators. As an active PTA member and professional designer, I volunteer my design skills throughout the academic year to create engaging, high-quality visual collateral that builds school spirit, supports fundraising initiatives, and fosters a strong sense of community.

Because this is an ongoing partnership for the 2026–2027 school year, this case study documents a growing collection of design deliverables created for the students, teachers, and parent community.

2. Design Challenge & Goals

• Building Community & School Pride: Military families experience frequent transitions; strong visual identity and celebratory school gear help build immediate connection and belonging for students.

• Versatile Vector Design: Apparel and promotional items require clean, scalable vector graphics built to strict printer specifications (screen printing, direct-to-garment, and digital media).

• Adaptable Living Asset: Establish a flexible visual style that can evolve across different PTA events, spirit weeks, and merchandise throughout the entire school year.

3. Project Deliverables

A. Spirit Wear & Custom Apparel Design

• Custom T-Shirt Graphics: Designed original, custom vector artwork for student and school spirit wear.

• Print-Ready Handoff: Prepared clean vector separation files (SVG/EPS/PDF) optimized for screen printing production to ensure sharp linework, vibrant ink colors, and cost-effective printing for the PTA budget.

(Placeholder: Additional apparel and merchandise designs will be featured here as new items launch.)

B. [Upcoming Deliverables — 2026–2027 Academic Year]

(This section will expand as new projects are completed throughout the school year, including:)

• Fundraiser & Event Promotion: Flyers, social media graphics, and digital banners for school events and PTA initiatives.

• Educational & Membership Collateral: Infographics, teacher appreciation materials, and PTA welcome packets.

• Environmental & School Signage: Banners and posters for school functions and community drives.

4. Key Takeaways & Community Impact

• Professional Quality for Volunteer Impact: Delivers agency-grade design to a non-profit school organization, maximizing fundraising potential through high-appeal merchandise.

• Streamlined Production: Ensures print vendors receive pre-flighted, camera-ready vector assets, eliminating delay or production errors.

• Ongoing Partnership: Serves as a living portfolio entry reflecting continuous design support for a vibrant military community school.