RIPE LOVES L.A.!
Some clients come to us saying "we just need a logo." That`s usually a sign the real work hasn`t started yet.
Our creative director Heather Richman breaks down why a logo without strategy behind it is just a graphic, and what our discovery process actually looks like before a single pixel gets designed. New episode of Ripe Insights is live, link in bio.
#BrandStrategy #LogoDesign #DesignProcess #NonprofitBranding #DigitalAgency
Some clients come in with a vision so exciting you don`t stop to ask the right questions. Twenty years ago, that was me.
@csimental joined the Client Horror Stories podcast to talk about a project that looked like a dream on paper: a cultural ecommerce platform for art, fashion, music, and film. What we didn`t know was that the platform was never the real project. We were months in before the truth surfaced, and by then we`d already lived through the chaos.
If you`re a freelancer or agency owner, this one`s worth a listen. The nightmare isn`t always in the code.
Link in bio.
#ClientHorrorStories #AgencyLife #ClientRelationships #DigitalAgency #RipeMedia
Tonight we had the honor of celebrating 25 years of Wildwoods LA! 🎉
RIPE has been proud to partner with Wildwoods for over a decade, and it’s been one of the genuine highlights of our work.
This evening also brought another special moment as founder Dwain announced his retirement. Dwain, your vision and dedication built something truly lasting. We’re grateful for every year of partnership and wish you nothing but the best in what’s next. 🌿
#nonprofitorganization #nature #outdoors #frogtown
What does digital equity look like in practice?
For LA County’s Justice, Care & Opportunities Department, it meant creating a one-stop, open-access resource hub for community-based organizations working with justice-involved individuals and families.
The Incubation Academy Resource Hub brings together training, funding opportunities, events, and practical tools; designed to be easy to maintain, easy to navigate, and built to grow.
This is the kind of work we love. Where thoughtful design meets real-world constraints and real community impact.
🔗 incubationacademy.org
#DigitalInfrastructure #PublicSectorDesign #NonprofitTech #CivicDesign #CapacityBuilding #LosAngeles
@lacjcod
We got to catch our friend @paulatraceywilson in a staged reading of an original play “Snow Falling”. Love supporting local LA arts and looking forward to seeing more of this play as it progresses. @lalgbtcenter
#LAArts #LocalTheatre #LosAngelesArts #Hollywood #LACommunity #LAEvents
When your marketing starts acting strange… 👻
#HappyHalloween from RIPE #hallowen #marketing #silentmovie #horror #1920s #caligari
✨ Annual report season is here! How will you showcase your impact this year?
At RIPE, you’ll work directly with a design specialist to create a report that’s as impressive and compelling as your mission. Think award-winning design, smart content organization, and thoughtful theme development. Let’s turn your year into a story worth sharing! DM or contact us below for a free quote.
Email: design@ripemedia.com
Call: (323) 882-6874 Ext. 701
Website: ripemedia.com
#annualreport
#nonprofits
#foundation
#impactreport
#design
#government
#LAcounty
#annualreportdesign
✨ What is Human-Centered Design—and how do you actually do it?
It’s more than a buzzword. It’s a mindset: start with people’s needs, design around their challenges, and refine until the experience feels effortless.
In this Reel, we break it down step by step:
👥 Understand users
🎯 Define the problem
💡 Ideate & prototype
🔄 Test & iterate
When it’s done right, design feels invisible—because it just works.
#HumanCenteredDesign #DesignThinking #UserExperience #UXDesign #CreativeAgency #BrandStrategy #DesignMatters #RipeMedia
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