Design

Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneuers Project (DNEP) and The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design have created wrap around services to provide small businesses a complete visual identity makeover, including the (re)design of a company’s logo and other visual elements, along with the integration of those visual assets into the company’s marketing and operational materials (e.g. website, socials, uniforms, signage, etc.).

See below for other services offered.

Services Offered:

  • Overview: Businesses can apply to work with a team of Art & Design students in the Fall/Winter semester.

    Services: The Art & Design team can work on design projects in the following areas:

    • Naming
    • Brand identity (including logo, color, typography, imagery)
    • Brand Guidelines

    Cost: Free

    Time commitment: As an Art & Design client, you are required to maintain regular communication with the Art & Design team throughout the duration of the project.

    Eligibility: You must be a Detroit-based small business, entrepreneur, or start-up.

    Do I need to sign up, fill out an application, or write a proposal?
    Application. To apply, set up a meeting with Christie Baer here to express your interest.

    Deadline: Express interest by September 1. Projects start in January each year.

    Questions?
    See examples of past work or set up a meeting with Christie Baer here.

     

    Overview: Businesses can apply to work with a team of Art & Design students in the Spring semester.

    Services: The Art & Design team can work on the implementation of the Brand Identity including:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Websites (user interface/user experience)
    • Signage
    • Social Media
    • Print Collateral / Templates (business cards, brochures, marketing material)

    Cost: Free

    Time commitment: As an Art & Design client, you are required to maintain regular communication with the Art & Design team throughout the duration of the project.

    Eligibility: You must be a Detroit-based small business, entrepreneur, or start-up.

    Do I need to sign up, fill out an application, or write a proposal?
    Application. To apply, set up a meeting with Christie Baer here to express your interest.

    Deadline: Express interest by September 1. Projects start in January each year.

    Questions?
    See examples of past work or set up a meeting with Christie Baer here.