
Branding
Reclaim Benefit Fashion Show
Reclaim Benefit Fashion Show
Developed a brand identity for the Maryland Institute College of Art's 32nd Annual Benefit Fashion Show: Reclaim
Developed a brand identity for the Maryland Institute College of Art's 32nd Annual Benefit Fashion Show: Reclaim
Year
2026
Year
2026
Year
2026
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Category
Branding
Category
Branding
Category
Branding
Project Duration
4 months
Project Duration
4 months
Project Duration
4 months
Intro
The Annual Benefit Fashion Show stands as a student-directed initiative dedicated to supporting emerging designers while generating funds for the Dr. Frankie Martin Grant—a scholarship supporting students facing financial barriers. Each year, the event curates a cohesive visual and experiential narrative, inviting student designers to translate a singular theme into garments and wearable art presented through runway performance. This project was directed by Anahita Arun and her co-directors Lawryn Johnson and Kai Nunnally. This year's iteration, centered on the theme of Reclaim, provided a framework for exploring reclamation across aesthetic, personal, and cultural dimensions.

Objective
As an assistant, I worked alongside lead graphic designer, Kiara Patel, to assist in creating the branding for the show, which included the look-book, posters, tickets, social media, inserts, and brand assets. The identity needed to reflect the gravity and purpose of fundraising efforts while remaining accessible and engaging to a student audience.


Challenge
Creating a brand system for a student-led event required balancing multiple competing priorities. The challenge was to develop a unified visual language that could function across multiple formats and platforms—from intimate printed collateral to large-scale environmental signage—while maintaining coherence with the Reclaim narrative without overshadowing the student designs that formed the show's centerpiece. Additionally, the visual system had to serve dual functions: establishing the show's distinct presence while remaining secondary to the designers' work itself. Adapting the theme across disparate design applications—from social media graphics to physical look-book pages to environmental signage—demanded a flexible yet recognizable approach that could speak to the complexity of reclamation without becoming visually overwrought.

Result
The resulting brand system established a cohesive identity that functioned seamlessly across all touchpoints, from digital marketing to printed materials to in-venue experiences. More importantly, the show sold out both nights on April 17th & 18th, 2026! By creating a structured yet adaptable visual framework, the work succeeded in building anticipation for the show while positioning the student designers and their garments as the primary focal point. The branding created a through-line connecting every interaction with the event, ultimately contributing to the show's success as both a fundraising initiative and a platform for emerging creative voices.



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Branding
Reclaim Benefit Fashion Show
Reclaim Benefit Fashion Show
Developed a brand identity for the Maryland Institute College of Art's 32nd Annual Benefit Fashion Show: Reclaim
Developed a brand identity for the Maryland Institute College of Art's 32nd Annual Benefit Fashion Show: Reclaim
Year
2026
Year
2026
Year
2026
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Category
Branding
Category
Branding
Category
Branding
Project Duration
4 months
Project Duration
4 months
Project Duration
4 months
Intro
The Annual Benefit Fashion Show stands as a student-directed initiative dedicated to supporting emerging designers while generating funds for the Dr. Frankie Martin Grant—a scholarship supporting students facing financial barriers. Each year, the event curates a cohesive visual and experiential narrative, inviting student designers to translate a singular theme into garments and wearable art presented through runway performance. This project was directed by Anahita Arun and her co-directors Lawryn Johnson and Kai Nunnally. This year's iteration, centered on the theme of Reclaim, provided a framework for exploring reclamation across aesthetic, personal, and cultural dimensions.

Objective
As an assistant, I worked alongside lead graphic designer, Kiara Patel, to assist in creating the branding for the show, which included the look-book, posters, tickets, social media, inserts, and brand assets. The identity needed to reflect the gravity and purpose of fundraising efforts while remaining accessible and engaging to a student audience.


Challenge
Creating a brand system for a student-led event required balancing multiple competing priorities. The challenge was to develop a unified visual language that could function across multiple formats and platforms—from intimate printed collateral to large-scale environmental signage—while maintaining coherence with the Reclaim narrative without overshadowing the student designs that formed the show's centerpiece. Additionally, the visual system had to serve dual functions: establishing the show's distinct presence while remaining secondary to the designers' work itself. Adapting the theme across disparate design applications—from social media graphics to physical look-book pages to environmental signage—demanded a flexible yet recognizable approach that could speak to the complexity of reclamation without becoming visually overwrought.

Result
The resulting brand system established a cohesive identity that functioned seamlessly across all touchpoints, from digital marketing to printed materials to in-venue experiences. More importantly, the show sold out both nights on April 17th & 18th, 2026! By creating a structured yet adaptable visual framework, the work succeeded in building anticipation for the show while positioning the student designers and their garments as the primary focal point. The branding created a through-line connecting every interaction with the event, ultimately contributing to the show's success as both a fundraising initiative and a platform for emerging creative voices.



Latest Projects

Branding
Reclaim Benefit Fashion Show
Reclaim Benefit Fashion Show
Developed a brand identity for the Maryland Institute College of Art's 32nd Annual Benefit Fashion Show: Reclaim
Developed a brand identity for the Maryland Institute College of Art's 32nd Annual Benefit Fashion Show: Reclaim
Year
2026
Year
2026
Year
2026
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Collaborators
Kiara Patel, Anahita Arun, Lawryn Johnson, Kai Nunnally
Category
Branding
Category
Branding
Category
Branding
Project Duration
4 months
Project Duration
4 months
Project Duration
4 months
Intro
The Annual Benefit Fashion Show stands as a student-directed initiative dedicated to supporting emerging designers while generating funds for the Dr. Frankie Martin Grant—a scholarship supporting students facing financial barriers. Each year, the event curates a cohesive visual and experiential narrative, inviting student designers to translate a singular theme into garments and wearable art presented through runway performance. This project was directed by Anahita Arun and her co-directors Lawryn Johnson and Kai Nunnally. This year's iteration, centered on the theme of Reclaim, provided a framework for exploring reclamation across aesthetic, personal, and cultural dimensions.

Objective
As an assistant, I worked alongside lead graphic designer, Kiara Patel, to assist in creating the branding for the show, which included the look-book, posters, tickets, social media, inserts, and brand assets. The identity needed to reflect the gravity and purpose of fundraising efforts while remaining accessible and engaging to a student audience.


Challenge
Creating a brand system for a student-led event required balancing multiple competing priorities. The challenge was to develop a unified visual language that could function across multiple formats and platforms—from intimate printed collateral to large-scale environmental signage—while maintaining coherence with the Reclaim narrative without overshadowing the student designs that formed the show's centerpiece. Additionally, the visual system had to serve dual functions: establishing the show's distinct presence while remaining secondary to the designers' work itself. Adapting the theme across disparate design applications—from social media graphics to physical look-book pages to environmental signage—demanded a flexible yet recognizable approach that could speak to the complexity of reclamation without becoming visually overwrought.

Result
The resulting brand system established a cohesive identity that functioned seamlessly across all touchpoints, from digital marketing to printed materials to in-venue experiences. More importantly, the show sold out both nights on April 17th & 18th, 2026! By creating a structured yet adaptable visual framework, the work succeeded in building anticipation for the show while positioning the student designers and their garments as the primary focal point. The branding created a through-line connecting every interaction with the event, ultimately contributing to the show's success as both a fundraising initiative and a platform for emerging creative voices.





