Knowledge Empowers Youth

Contracted for:

Homade partnered with Knowledge Empowers Youth (K.E.Y.), a nonprofit initiative centered on educational equity, to craft a complete visual identity and online presence from the ground up. The goal: create a brand that feels approachable, credible, and mission-driven—and a website that educates, informs, and inspires action.

Client

Disciplines
Visual Identity Graphic Design
User Interface Graphic Design
Industry
Non-profit

Knowledge Empowers Youth

Knowledge Empowers Youth is a community‑driven initiative focused on education, mentorship, and opportunity for young people in Chicago.

Project overview

This case study documents early brand and web exploration designed to:

  • Clarify the program’s promise to students, families, and partners.
  • Provide a simple, trustworthy place to learn about offerings.
  • Create clear calls‑to‑action around volunteering, donating, and participation.

Approach

  • Developed a visual language that feels optimistic and grounded rather than institutional.
  • Structured content around programs, stories, and ways to get involved.
  • Considered how the site could evolve as new cohorts, events, and resources come online.

Outcomes

The resulting direction gives Knowledge Empowers Youth a flexible foundation for future communications, helping the organization show up with the clarity and care its audience deserves.