Creating a cohesive system across such varied formats required careful attention to how design elements would translate between contexts. I developed typography and layout approaches that could maintain consistency while adapting to each format's functional needs: dense reference manual pages required different hierarchical structures than quick-reference lesson plans, which differed again from activity worksheets balancing instruction with workspace. The challenge was ensuring every piece felt part of an integrated whole—a practitioner moving from manual to lesson plan to activity card needed to experience visual continuity that reinforced the curriculum's educational methodology.

Working closely with illustrator Kam Peck, I provided art direction to ensure visual consistency across 200+ illustrated pieces. I joined the project after Kam had shared initial drafts with the client, providing direction to align the characters more closely with the new brand by refining the illustration style. I defined the color palette and established guidelines for color usage across the curriculum, ensuring consistency while allowing flexibility for different activity types.

The Joybound curriculum has been enthusiastically received by speech-language pathologists nationwide. Practitioners praise both the educational methodology and the thoughtful, inclusive design that keeps children engaged while supporting professional practice. The publisher is working to develop additional products under the Joybound brand.