HIVE is an invitation-only donor collective within The Belong Center, designed to deepen connection through shared experiences, intentional gathering, and community participation. Developed for the first-ever HIVE Summit Weekend, the initiative transforms membership into an immersive journey—using branded touch points, clue cards, and interactive moments to encourage curiosity, conversation, and belonging.

The challenge was to create a premium, experience-driven identity that still felt warm, approachable, and deeply human within the broader Belong Center ecosystem. Because HIVE operates as an “invisible initiative,” the visual system needed to feel exclusive without becoming disconnected from the core brand.

The resulting creative introduces a refined sub-brand language built around symbolism, tactile print design, and playful discovery. From affirmation cards and wayfinding to collectible stickers and mystery-inspired clue cards, every touchpoint was designed to strengthen emotional connection while turning the summit experience into something memorable, immersive, and shared.


[ no AI was used for creative development ]

Client

Belong Center

Scope

Sub-brand identity, print materials, iconography, wayfinding, and experience touchpoints

Outcome

Created a cohesive premium membership experience and branding that deepens community engagement and transformed donor participation into an immersive, connection-driven journey

Credit


Emily Romero Design

[ Art Direction ]

Emily Romero Design

[ Graphic Design ]

Belong Center

[ Experience Production ]

Moo

[ Printing ]

HIVE @ Belong Center