FARE Forward Quarterly Publication

The Fall 2024 FARE Forward issue set a really high bar for us. Pages like the feature spreads look amazing — visually strong, easy to navigate, and perfectly matched to the stories we're telling. That's the benchmark we want future issues to hit.
Nicole Ridley
Executive Director

Overview

FARE publishes a quarterly report, FARE Forward, to update members, corporate partners, sponsors, and financial services leaders on organizational impact, student achievements, and what lies ahead. The publication needed to feel polished and professional while remaining accessible and human across a broad audience spanning students, educators, and C-suite executives in financial services.

Challenge

Each issue operates on a tight timeline tied to a fixed launch window, with multiple stakeholders contributing content and approvals at different stages. The risk was a missed launch or inconsistent brand execution in a publication that directly shapes how corporate partners and sponsors perceive the organization.

Approach

We built a structured editorial system around a consistent grid, clear typographic hierarchy, and intentional use of photography and color. Rather than redesigning each issue from scratch, we developed a repeatable visual framework that maintains brand coherence while allowing content to evolve each quarter. Version control across design files and a phased review process kept approvals moving efficiently issue after issue.

Impact

The publication now functions as a polished, scalable communications tool that FARE can produce consistently each quarter. The design reinforces organizational credibility, celebrates student success, and creates a meaningful platform for stakeholder engagement.

Client Name

Financial Alliance for Representation & Empowerment

What We Did

Publication Design

Editorial Layout

Print & Digital Files

Email Campaign

Brand Design

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