To Take Risks!
As Creative Director at Sanky, I was honored—alongside my incredible team—to lead the development of the annual report for Flint Hill School in Oakton, VA. Before putting pen to paper (or pixels to layout), we flew to D.C. to immerse ourselves in the Flint Hill community. After spending time with faculty, parents, volunteers, and students, one theme rang loud and clear: this was a place defined by courage, exploration, and a willingness to take risks. Our creative brief had its north star—this report needed to reflect that bold spirit.
The Space …
We delivered an 80+ page printed report that didn’t just document the school’s collective fundraising efforts—it brought their mission and impact to life. From tone and voice to typography and layout, every creative choice was designed to echo the Flint Hill experience. That’s why we centered the theme around “The Space…”—a concept that spoke to the physical, emotional, and intellectual spaces where students are empowered to think independently and take risks.
We invited readers into these spaces as they turned each page. The Lower School spotlighted 4th graders recreating Colonial Williamsburg in 3D in their new Innovation Lab, blending history with hands-on creativity. In Middle School, an integrated Spanish and coding project took students on a digital House Tour—fluidly merging two disciplines into one dynamic experience. And in the Upper School, the culmination of that spirit of discovery was perfectly captured in Valedictorian John Moxley’s commencement speech:
“There’s an important message behind these words…It’s about self-discovery and finding out what you love doing.”
Even for just one day, we were proud to be part of the Flint Hill journey. And through bold creative direction, we ensured their 2018 Report on Philanthropy honored the value of their donors’ support while celebrating the vibrant life of the school. The report was such a creative success that we continued collaborating with their communications team on future projects.
If you'd like to see the full pdf of this or other reports, send me a message.
Services Provided:
Site Visit / Interviews & Story Gathering / Photography
Creative Direction
Copy Direction
Design Direction