Logo with the word Banter in bold, purple script font above the words DESIGN CO. in uppercase light purple block letters on a white background, creating a fresh and memorable look that reflects a strong sense of brand identity and effective branding strategy.
Text reads: Violins of Hope Wisconsin Presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) in large, elegant white letters on a light background, reflecting a thoughtful brand strategy that captures the event’s significance.

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) came to us a year before they were to host the Violins of Hope, a traveling collection of violins that survived the Holocaust. They needed a brand and marketing guide for partners. We became their partner for the year-long campaign.

Services

Campaign Direction

Identity Design

Style Guide

Marketing Messaging Guide

Advertisements + Print Collateral  

Website Development

Details

1-Year Partnership

Nonprofit

Wisconsin

A violin is centered over a collage of sepia and black-and-white vintage photos, showing people playing instruments, posing, and engaging in group activities from various eras—a nostalgic reflection on how music connects generations and becomes part of our shared branding as a culture.

From the start, we were given access to a collection of historical images — each one tied to the individual stories behind the Violins of Hope. It was clear immediately: these images were just as big a part of the story as the Violins. 

So we built the entire campaign around them. A collaged art direction that let history speak and gave the campaign a visual soul.

A banner for “Violins of Hope Wisconsin” features a violin over vintage photos, promoting educational and cultural events from September 2025 to January 2026. Presented by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, this inspiring display supports the branding of meaningful community engagement through music and history.
An open magazine displays a purple ad for Violins of Hope Wisconsin by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, featuring violin images and event details, strategically designed to enhance brand visibility and branding impact, on a gray surface.
Event guide poster for Violins of Hope, featuring a striking purple background, violin images, and old black-and-white photos that enhance the event's branding. The schedule is listed below, with logos at the bottom to reinforce marketing presence. The poster is displayed against a light purple wall.
Billboard for Violins of Hope In Concert shows two violinists playing, highlighting the Marketing strategy behind the event with clear details for Nov 16 at Bradley Symphony Center, MYSO.org, and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra logos, all set against a striking purple background.
Two event flyers: one features a man’s face with text about a film screening, using bold marketing strategy to attract viewers; the other promotes Violins of Hope concerts and lectures, listing dates, titles, and ticket prices on a striking purple and orange background that enhances the event’s brand identity.
A laptop displays a website for Voices of Hope featuring a section titled The Hope Continues, highlighting the event’s inspiring strategy with an image of a stage event and navigation tabs at the top to strengthen the brand’s presence.
Two open event brochures for Violins of Hope Grand Opening, featuring images of violins, musicians, and event details on a purple and black background, showcase thoughtful branding and marketing elements that capture the spirit of this powerful event.
Two open brand guide booklets displaying brand colors, typography, and a comprehensive messaging strategy. One page shows color swatches and the other features the title “Brand + Messaging Guide” alongside a photo of a string instrument, reflecting thoughtful marketing insights throughout.

There were over 60 partners and 300 events in the Wisconsin residency. We created a style and messaging guide that every partner could use to promote their own events. We presented the guides to all partners, taught them how to use the brand elements, and created Canva templates they could use to produce their own advertising.

Two purple flyers for the Violins of Hope film series showcase refined branding against an orange background, listing film titles, dates, ticket prices, and featuring an image of a train track and violin.
Billboard at sunset reads: “Thank you for supporting Violins of Hope Wisconsin, exclusively brought to you by MYSO Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra.” The visually impactful design is part of a thoughtful marketing strategy, featuring a violin with a Star of David.

Fabulous, right?

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