Rather than responding to epidemics after they have spread globally, GVFI (Global Viral Forecasting Initiative) has created a pilot for the first early-warning system to prevent novel pandemics. Their field research in several developing countries with humans who are highly exposed to animals allows GVFI to track viruses and other agents as they move from animals into human populations, providing basic insights into how new diseases enter humans and improving our ability to decrease the frequency of such events. Albertson Design provided creative direction and design of collateral materials to communicate the potential impact of GVFI’s success.
TEDIndia Program Guide
The TED Conference comes to India for the first time, and Albertson Design was commissioned to design and produce the program guide for all attendees. The 200-plus page booklet features an open-spine (to lay flat for note-taking), a cover that coverts to a poster (for added keepsake-potential), and “secret” edge-trim messaging (for sheer delight).
See our video of the book in action here. Our gratitude to illustrator/translator Sagarika Sundaram.
TED Prize: el Sistema USA Website / July 14, 2009


The TED organization annually selects three individuals who are leaders in their field of work and possess a vision to transform the world. Jose Antonio Abreu has been creating social change through music training for 25 years, helping hundreds of thousands of children at risk throughout Venezuela. We were asked to provide the brand identity and web site for this remarkable program in the United States.
Slow Food Nation ’08



An unprecedented celebration of a new food movement, Slow Food Nation was a three-day public event of tastings, seminars, farm visits and panel discussions. Over 85,000 people attended, connecting community and cuisine. Albertson Design provided a comprehensive brand identity that spread to advertising, web and environmental graphic applications.
GOOD Transparency / July 9, 2009






GOOD Magazine is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward. Albertson Design was asked to create a series of informational graphics on various topics ranging from teacher salaries to Bono’s philanthropy.
Edible Schoolyard Website / July 8, 2009


The Edible Schoolyard is a garden and kitchen classroom at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Berkeley, California. It is a program of the Chez Panisse Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by chef and author Alice Waters. Albertson Design created and implemented a completely new web site which expanded the organization’s ability to manage events, communicate with affiliates and supporters, as well as distribute educational materials.
Chez Panisse Foundation Website

The Chez Panisse Foundation supports an educational program that uses food to nurture, educate and empower youth. Albertson Design provided the development and design to re-launch the CPF web presence with greatly expanded information management capabilities and online outreach.
Aspen Art Museum / July 7, 2009


As part of a broad communications effort to increase the museum’s global presence, we led the creative execution with a comprehensive identity system, including the museum’s new slogan, “Directly Ahead.” The design package includes a graphic pattern that can be linked to the typography in various ways, allowing for multiple variations on a theme.








