RTMC Partnership | Monica Petek

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago Partnership

DATE

December 2024 — Spring 2025

PROJECT OVERVIEW

I have had the privilege of working with Rebuilding Together • Metro Chicago as their junior graphic designer through Dominican University's annual capstone class for seniors.

As part of our MOU, we agreed for me to complete the following projects: Battle of the Bands logo, social media templates for the aforementioned event, a vehicle wrap, and an impact-focused pamphlet.

PROJECT TYPE

Logo Design, Social Media Template Design, Vehicle Graphics, Pamphlet Design

PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

This stylescape is inspired by Russian Constructivism, a movement that emphasized bold, geometric design and functionality for social change. For Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, we’ve adapted these principles to communicate their mission of revitalizing communities with a dynamic, purpose-driven aesthetic—focusing on impact, unity, and transformation through strong colors and modern, functional design.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS LOGO

The client requested a logo for their annual "Battle of the Bands" fundraising event, aiming for a design that stood apart yet still connected to their main logo. The logo features an expanded color palette with more of their secondary brand colors, along with a grungy, rough-edged aesthetic to capture the event’s energy while maintaining a connection to their primary logo through the use of geometric shapes and color blocking.

Early Variants

Exploring Color Variants

SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES

Project Brief:

The client requested a set of easily updatable templates that can be changed each year. The set includes:

A template to showcase the bands' names.
Two variants to add sponsor logos.
- All editable templates have information about the event (date/address).
Bonus Post Provided: A Call For Sponsors

A key consideration is that sponsors may provide non-transparent logos, so the design should feature a background that still looks visually appealing with these types of logos. The templates should be versatile, aligned with the client's branding, and easily adaptable for future events.

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VEHICLE WRAP

Project Brief:

The client requested a van wrap design that creatively incorporates their logo, with the idea of splitting it up to wrap around the van. They preferred to stick to their primary brand colors to maintain consistency with their national brand. The design should also include various contact methods, including a QR code, and feature their mission statement to clearly communicate their values and make it easy for potential customers to connect. The wrap should be eye-catching, professional, and align with Rebuilding Together brand standards.