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International Women’s Day - Chicago Blackhawks

International Women’s Day - Chicago Blackhawks

International Women’s Day - Chicago Blackhawks

International Women’s Day - Chicago Blackhawks

Company

Company

Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks

Partner

Partner

USA Hockey

USA Hockey

Role

Role

Manager, Creative

Manager, Creative

Context

Context

I led branding and art direction for the Blackhawks’ International Women’s Day initiative, shaping the look and feel across social media, in-arena moments, and on-site event collateral.

I led branding and art direction for the Blackhawks’ International Women’s Day initiative, shaping the look and feel across social media, in-arena moments, and on-site event collateral.

Problem

Problem

The team needed a strong, unifying visual identity that honored the significance of the day while resonating emotionally across multiple platforms and audiences.

The team needed a strong, unifying visual identity that honored the significance of the day while resonating emotionally across multiple platforms and audiences.

Process

Process

I developed concept directions inspired by the daily disruptions and challenges women face, channeling that tension into expressive, impactful visuals. The equal sign became a subtle symbolic element throughout the system. I also contributed hashtag and messaging exploration to support social storytelling, while Kellie and Jordan led in-arena and environmental package production.

I developed concept directions inspired by the daily disruptions and challenges women face, channeling that tension into expressive, impactful visuals. The equal sign became a subtle symbolic element throughout the system. I also contributed hashtag and messaging exploration to support social storytelling, while Kellie and Jordan led in-arena and environmental package production.

Impact

Solution

Impact

A cohesive, meaningful visual identity that blended expressive design with a clear message of equality—tailored for social, event, and in-arena activation.

A cohesive, meaningful visual identity that blended expressive design with a clear message of equality—tailored for social, event, and in-arena activation.

Sports

Sports

Integrated Creative & Campaign Direction

Integrated Creative & Campaign Direction

Credits

Director, PR

Director, PR

Lynsdey Stroope

Lynsdey Stroope

Manager, Social

Manager, Social

Leah Hendrickson

Leah Hendrickson

Senior Designer

Senior Designer

Kellie Fredette

Kellie Fredette

Design Intern

Design Intern

Jordan Will

Jordan Will