our work
Our goal is to be a creative extension of your team, prioritizing communication, questions, research, explanation and education. We are masters of content organization and polished graphic design solutions and truly care about the brands—and the people—we work with.
Design does not end with brand guidelines. The creative challenge of developing a new brand is exhilarating but we thrive at being a consistent, trustworthy source of creative solutions. As a partner, you can feel confident your ongoing creative needs will be as thoughtful, polished and innovative as your kick-off branding.
Many of our clients remain the same since inception in 2015—we are proud of that.
Your success is our success.
Communication, transparency, honesty and exceptional design.
Fundraising, recruitment and impact report design assistance.
Advertising, large format graphics and trade show design assistance.
On-demand design fulfillment to support marketing, research and event teams.
- Branding Materials: Business Cards, Letterhead, Grant Template, Manuals and Workbooks
- Webinar, Email and Website Graphics
- Recruitment Materials: Flyers, Posters, Pull-up Banners, Event Table Cloth
- 2020, 2021, 2022: Impact Report, Print Mailer
- 2020, 2021, 2022: Holiday Card, Print Mailer
- 2020, 2021, 2022: Spring Fundraising Print Mailer
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit, Education
Reading Assist provides one-on-one reading instruction for Delaware K-3 students in the lowest 10% for reading proficiency, with a focus on serving in schools where there is the highest need.
helping maintain a playful brand for a nonprofit that is changing lives for Struggling Readers.
Reading Assist
INDUSTRY
Membership Organization Representing Business from the Global Fresh Produce and Floral Supply Chain
- White Paper and Report Design
- Campaign Art Direction
- Logo Design
- Web and Social Media Graphics
- Event Branding and Material Design
- Trade Show Booth and Large Format Graphics
- Powerpoint and Keynote Presentation Design
- Ad Design
IFPA grew from a unification of United Fresh and Produce Marketing Association. IFPA is the largest and most diverse international trade association, representing companies from every segment of the global fresh produce and floral supply chain.
On-demand design fulfillment to support the ifpa marketing, research and event teams.
International Fresh Produce Association
JEC World: 2021, 2023
MD&M West: 2023
World of Filtration: 2022
- Advertising Design
- Pull-up Banners
- Booth Graphics:
Manufacturing
supporting A global leader of specialty materials manufacturing.
Mativ
- Logo Design
- Web and Social Media Recruitment Graphics
- White Paper Design
- Copy Refinement
Membership Organization Representing Business from the Global Fresh Produce and Floral Supply Chain
sub-brand development that pays tribute to it's parent brand while establishing a strong stand-alone identity.
IFPA Fresh Field Catalyst
- '19-'20 Annual Report Design
- '20-'21 Annual Report Design
- '21-'22 Annual Report Design
Nonprofit Community Development Organization
helping maintain A vibrant brand that represents a community rich in arts and entertainment.
Downtown Visions
- Branding: Logo Design, Color Palette Selection, Brand Font Selection
- Branding Materials: Business Cards, Letterhead
- Marketing Packet
- Website Refresh
Grant Writing for Nonprofits
developing an identity for a friendly and approachable small business raising big funds.
Shoestring Solutions
Here at IFPA, we've valued our ongoing collaboration with Marissa. Our biggest, and most recent, was the inaugural State of the Industry keynote deck for our global show. She blended creativity and care to ensure alignment with our brand and delivered an incredible product that gave our guests both value and a memorable educational experience. It was brilliant, current and fresh.
CATHY BURNS, CEO, international fresh produce association
We struck gold when we engaged Marissa from Emerson James Design for a range of digital and print design services following our rebranding. She embraced our new brand guidelines and helped us firmly establish our new look across a variety of platforms. Beyond producing solid design work, Marissa just really gets us. She regularly makes recommendations for different design solutions or copy edits, and she is always willing to go the extra mile to get a project just right.
JUDITH GRAHAM KANE, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT, READING ASSIST
Emerson James Design helped us transition our small consulting firm brand from a start-up logo and website to a look and feel that matches who we are today. Marissa’s well-developed process made her wonderful to work with, and her branding expertise coupled with her graphic design skills resulted in a rebrand that feels and looks just right!
ELLISHA CAPLAN & LYNN CALDER, CO-PRINCIPALS AND CONSULTANTS, shoestring solutions
Marissa regularly delivers great work in an incredibly timely fashion, I can't recommend working with her enough. She is not just incredibly talented, but also versatile and an incredible person.
KEVIN MALONE, CREATIVE AND DIGITAL EXPERIENCE LEADER, INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION
I was asked to bring new life to a tired annual publication. After an RFP process, I was lucky to hire Marissa Bauman of Emerson James Design, LLC. Marissa was fantastic to work with. She is not only phenomenally talented, patient and a master of the fast turnaround, but she also actively listens to your disjointed thoughts and transforms them into an innovative design that effectively tells your story better than your words ever could. We’ve just completed our third project together and I continue to get rave reviews for the products we’ve produced together. I can’t thank her enough.
MAUREEN FEENEY ROSER, CMSM, SPECIAL PROJECTS, DOWNTOWN VISIONS
While working at SWM International, I worked with Marissa for over 3 years. I was introduced to her from a former employee. She understands consistent branding and does great design work. She has always met our timelines and will even deliver digital assets to publications or trade show sites. I really appreciated when she would send multiple draft ideas to help us decide on the best formats. I am highly recommending Marissa and would share any additional details as a reference when called upon. I hope to work with her again very soon.
JANICE KOVALA, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
