Design in service of what matters
This contemporary design package resonates with the complex multi-generational emotional landscape of the stories it represents. The promotional work for the launch of the book respects the subject matter while engaging the audience. Voices of Resilience is available on Amazon.com.
When a Jewish community temporarily relocated to a minimalist space, Sharon created and installed fabric art pieces to make it a place full of warmth and identity. The pieces were designed for easy installation and removal for "placemaking on demand".
The rise of digital media has made printed posters and brochures have more exclusive and impactful tools. These pieces guide the viewer's eye and engage them with the message.
These posters for the North Shore Celtic Ensemble, another local arts organization, showcased talented young musicians and attracted wider audiences.
Promotional materials for Jewish organizations have to balance respect for tradition with the need to engage modern audiences.
These online graphics for a progressive Jewish synagogue in Florida keep a large community engaged with a consistent, friendly aesthetic across a wide range of events.
Logo design requires deeply understanding an organization's values and mission and the ability to translate those into a visual language. One tiny graphic sets each viewer's enduring impression of the entire brand.
Sharon Ogburn is a Vancouver-based graphic designer with decades of experience helping organizations find their visual voice. Grounded in cognitive science and relentless attention to detail, her work moves across media and technologies to evoke the feelings that call people to act. A RISD-trained designer, she focuses on the non-profit sector and progressive Jewish organizations — though she can still draw the Marriott logo from memory. When she's not at her desk, find her on the seawall or playing with the neighbours' kids.