Keeping our watershed clean
Many pet owners don’t realize that pet waste is a source of pollution for our lakes and streams and that it is easily preventable. WCPW educates the community through direct mail, trail signage, and videos on social media. We created designs and messaging for these applications.
a campaign that helps bees and protects our water
We created a brand for the Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program to encourage homeowner participation. Bright, playful yard signs gave participants a way to proudly share their involvement while building visibility for the program.
For the demonstration garden in the Lake Whatcom watershed, we also designed a series of educational signs that highlight the benefits of native landscaping and reinforce the connection between healthy yards, pollinators, and clean water.
campaign to help protect our water
We upgraded Whatcom County Public works’ informational campaign by introducing video, and updating the design and messaging of their social media and print pieces. The result is outreach materials that are consistent and recognizable.
printed guide for new homeowners
We designed a new homeowner guide for being good stewards of Birch Bay. The use of local photographs in addition to infographics we developed make the guide user friendly and visually appealing.
climate action plan
Whatcom County Public Works staff created a climate action plan that was nearly 100 pages and was written by several authors. They were looking for a design that could be applied to their content to make it more user-friendly and visually appealing. We created several design options for the document layout and then created a template based on their preferences. The template allowed them to complete the document and make updates independently, which is a practical workflow for such a long document.
Holly Faulstich
Natural Resource Specialist III
Whatcom County Public Works – Stormwater
The staff at Shew Design consistently impresses us with their professionalism, rapid turnaround, and high-quality products. We’ve contracted with them for many years and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their graphic design services!
