Close-up of a smartphone lying on a cracked concrete surface, displaying the time 23:48 and a reflection of trees and a person on its screen.
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A stylized, orange-colored word 'me' with a black background.

23 Youth

2024-2025

objective

I had the opportunity to design the logo and brand identity for 23YTH, the youth ministry of 23 Church. The goal was to create a clean and recognizable brand that would resonate with youth while remaining flexible enough to support a wide variety of content across social media, events, merchandise, and promotional materials.

Color palette with color swatches of various shades of gray, beige, and teal, each labeled with RGB and hex color codes.
Three crumpled event posters featuring dates, titles, and images of people and scenes. The middle poster promotes Encounter Youth Camp from July 20-22 with a group of teenagers smiling. The right poster advertises a movie night on May 27. The left poster appears to advertise a youth worship night on May 23.

One of the key objectives of this project was establishing a consistent visual identity that the youth group could build upon for years to come. Prior to this project, there was not a dedicated logo that could be used across all platforms and communications. I wanted to create something simple yet memorable that would feel relevant to a younger audience while avoiding design trends that could quickly become outdated.

challenges

While the logo itself was important, this project was equally focused on social media marketing and content creation. Youth ministry relies heavily on digital communication to connect with students, promote events, and share updates, so it was essential that the brand work across Instagram graphics, event promotions, worship night campaigns, videos, and other digital content. Throughout the design process, I focused on developing a visual system that would allow the youth group to create cohesive content while maintaining a recognizable brand presence across every touchpoint.

outcome

Three social media images related to a church event. The first image advertises a Movie Night at 23 Church Greeley on May 2 at 7 PM, with a ticket stub graphic. The second image shows a cross against a starry sky with the message 'It is Finished.' The third image contains the quote, 'There is no limit on grace' in bold orange text on a white background.

What I appreciate most about this project is that it extended beyond a single logo design. It helped establish a visual direction for the ministry and gave us a foundation for future content and events. Since the launch of the brand, the identity was used across social media campaigns, event promotions, apparel, and other ministry materials, creating a stronger and more unified presence for 23YTH. It remains a favorite project of mine because it combined branding, marketing, and ministry into a single creative solution that support the youth group.

Three photographs of young people at different events: a young man outdoors looking up, a young woman playing with a dog at a park, and two young women at a casual indoor event with balloons and a backdrop.