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The National African American Insurance AssociationA brand identity built for trust and growth

NAAIA, the National African American Insurance Association, is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering African-American insurance professionals. Because of Oak Theory's expertise in creative branding and passion for inclusivity, we were uniquely positioned to help them expand their reach. They felt the same.

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Client
National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA)
Industry
Nonprofit / Insurance
Year
2023
Services
Design Workshop, Stakeholder Surveys and Interviews, Visual Identity, Marketing Collateral Design
NAAIA brand identity and logo design before and after.

Quick answer

Oak Theory is a web design, development, and branding studio that built the brand identity, logotype, style guide, and marketing collateral for NAAIA (the National African American Insurance Association), a nonprofit empowering African-American insurance professionals. The engagement included design workshops, stakeholder surveys and interviews, and a scalable visual identity rolled out consistently across NAAIA's fifteen chapters nationwide. The system later carried NAAIA's multi-channel marketing campaign.

NAAIA branded stationery, membership brochure, and business cards on a desk.

About

Standing out is how a nonprofit makes its mission land.

In the bustling world of nonprofit organizations, not standing out can mean failing to make a lasting impact. NAAIA, a trailblazing association supporting people of color within the insurance industry, recognized the need to lead with a credible and memorable brand in order to achieve their mission.

As a nonprofit dedicated to helping people of color in the insurance industry put their best foot forward, NAAIA understood the importance of leading by example in the presentation of their own services. However, Oak Theory's aim was not just to package NAAIA neatly in a new, shiny brand — we wanted to instill a genuine sense of empowerment and authenticity into every aspect of their identity.

The challenge

Navigating the unknown.

As Oak Theory embarked on this project, we knew that defining the marketing materials at the outset wasn't possible for NAAIA. As a result, we planned for flexibility, prioritizing the development of the new brand identity first.

This approach allowed us to remain agile and responsive to NAAIA's evolving needs as they themselves became clearer on what they needed.

What we did

Scope of engagement

Stakeholder surveys & interviewsBrandingBranding
Marketing collateral designPrint & PackagingPrint & Packaging

Our contribution

01

Understanding NAAIA's world.

Our first step with any client is to immerse ourselves in their world, and because of the unique culture and aspirations of NAAIA, this discovery phase was more important than ever. As a whole-picture creative partner, this stage wasn't just about objective research — it was about cultivating a profound cultural understanding of who NAAIA were that could inspire and direct our creative process.

Through design workshops and stakeholder surveys and interviews, we made sure every voice was heard and every perspective considered. By involving NAAIA's team at every step, we fostered a sense of ownership and joint pride in the final product.

02

The creative unveiling.

Driven by insights from our collaborative sessions, we crafted a visual identity suite that encapsulated the essence of NAAIA's mission. This transformative brand identity struck the perfect balance between modernity and tradition, reflecting the organization's rich history while embracing a positive, contemporary outlook.

Our mock-up visuals demonstrated the potential of the new brand across various touchpoints, ensuring a cohesive and consistent presence.

NAAIA marketing collateral mockups including membership decks and printed materials.
03

Empowering future initiatives.

Understanding NAAIA's aspirations to grow and expand, we paid meticulous attention to scalability and sharing. We identified the best file formats and tools to equip NAAIA for future endeavors, empowering them to apply the new brand across their website and other communication channels seamlessly.

04

The outcome.

As the new brand and marketing materials rolled out, the impact was profound. NAAIA's website, revitalized by the new identity, garnered accolades from industry peers.

The marketing collateral not only bolstered their presence at conferences and events but also conveyed a powerful message of unity and professionalism. The templates and profile assets created by Oak Theory ensured consistent social media branding across NAAIA's fifteen chapters, amplifying their reach and impact.

Selected work

Design details

NAAIA marketing collateral mockup with stationery, brochure, and business cards.
NAAIA logo and brand mark applied across presentation and membership templates.

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