Design That Connects People to Your Mission
LOMAXcreative helps purpose-driven teams bring their vision to life through clear, beautiful design. Whether it’s an annual report, social media campaign, or branded materials, I’ll help you tell your story in a way that feels human, heartfelt, and impactful. I always deliver on time, so you can stay focused on the work that matters most.
About 90% of my work over the past two decades has been with nonprofits, giving me deep experience in thoughtful, mission-driven design.
Let’s bring your mission to life, together!
“It was such a pleasure working with Karen. She is creative, kind, thorough, and works incredibly fast! She incorporated all the feedback I gathered from various stakeholders in our logo design and created a beautiful final product. I hope I have more design needs so that I have the opportunity to work with Karen again.”
Featured Case Studies
Annual Report Design for a Nonprofit Showcasing a Year of Success
Event Collateral for a Smithsonian Ground Breaking Event
Logo Design for a Nonprofit Coalition to Fight Childhood Hunger
“We’ve worked with Karen on multiple large-scale design projects such as annual reports and national research reports. In every instance, Karen has kicked off the work with strong conceptual presentations that demonstrated her deep understanding of our field and of our thought leadership goals when it comes to design. Karen then remained flexible and open to feedback throughout the entirety of the design and editing process, making it easy for us to coordinate changes and improvements. We especially appreciate how fast Karen works and her close attention to detail to ensure copy accuracy throughout multiple rounds of edits. Our entire team knows and trusts Karen to deliver on-brand work that elevates our visual presence among our partners, influencers, and other key audiences.”
How We Work
Kickoff Meeting / Research Project Mood Boards
We will have an in-depth discussion about the organization, target audience and primary competitors. Following this initial research discussion, mood boards will be created and presented.
Present Mood Boards / Initial Design Rounds
Initial project concepts and styles will be created using feedback Kickoff meeting and from the mood boards. The primary project design will dictate the needs of any secondary designs.
Designs Finalized / Final Project Design Hand-Off
After receiving feedback from multiple rounds of the initial project concepts, a primary design and any requested secondary projects will be created. Once the client approves projects, files will be sent to the client or printer, which may involve paper selection and press checks.
“Karen is simply amazing! She created the most beautiful issue briefs and how-to guides in record speed. We particularly loved the way she wove the design throughout the series to build a cohesive, accessible, and very attractive resource library. Karen’s responsiveness, friendliness, and collaborative nature make her an absolute pleasure to work with!”
View More Case Studies
Event Collateral for a Smithsonian Ground Breaking Event
Logo Design for a Nonprofit Coalition to Fight Childhood Hunger
Editorial Design for an Article About Women in Science
Creating a Nonprofit Mail Campaign to Expand Memberships
Editorial Design for an Architecture Firm in Sun Valley, Idaho
A Nonprofit Report Design on Depravity in Higher Education
A Nonprofit Report Design That Turns Complex Data into Engaging Stories
A Nonprofit Report Design Connecting Teachers and Students
Nonprofit Media Design Empowering African Women
A Weekly Editorial Design About the Changing Politics in America
Annual Report Design for a Nonprofit Showcasing a Year of Success
Crafting a Minimalist Logo for a High-Profile Arts Nonprofit in New York City
Designing a Cookbook for a Vegetable-Forward Lifestyle
Versatile and Multi-Functional Marketing Collateral Design
Branding a Jewelry Business to Evoke Beauty, Motion, Artistry, and Boldness
Book Design for Ron Evans, Renowned Documentary Art Photographer
Creating a Book for Kristin Rutkowski Featuring the “Her Helm" Project
Turning Memories into Masterpieces: A Stress-Free Book Design Experience
“I was introduced to Ms. Lomax through a friend. She was incredibly easy to work with and provided exactly what we wanted and then some, despite our vague descriptions. She has an innate ability to decipher what the client really wants and needs and then delivers quickly and with top-notch quality.”
Trusted by Leading Nonprofits
I’ve worked with organizations of all sizes, from advocacy powerhouses to small, mission-driven teams, to bring clarity and creativity to their communications.
Past Collaborations (via freelance, agency, and in-house roles)
Toys "R" Us, Global Green, Inwood House, the Joint Center, Tyra Banks, University of Miami, and more.
From print to digital, I help mission-driven teams bring clarity to their communication. My services include:
I’ve spent over two decades helping mission-driven teams turn complex ideas into clear, beautiful design. Whether you're launching a report, building a brand, or preparing for an event, I’ll guide the process from concept to delivery, with creativity, care, and on-time execution.
Curious how we can work together?
Publication & Book Design
Long-format design for books, workbooks, and toolkits—crafted to enhance readability, elevate your content, and support your mission’s message.
Campaign & Collateral Design
From postcards and event signage to donor packets and mailers—compelling, on-brand materials that support your advocacy and outreach efforts.
Editorial & Magazine Design
Sophisticated, reader-friendly layouts for magazines and editorial publications—designed to elevate your content with style and storytelling flow.
Annual & Impact Report Design
Beautifully designed, print- and web-ready reports that turn your accomplishments and data into stories people want to read, remember, and share.
Brand Identity for Mission-Driven Orgs
Logos, color systems, and visual guidelines that reflect your mission, build recognition, and create consistency across every touchpoint.
Social Media & Digital Graphics
Custom graphics and visuals to boost engagement and align your digital presence with your overall brand and messaging strategy.
“Reaching out to Karen for help designing my “Her Helm” fine art portrait book was one of the best things I could have done for my book. Her creative genius saw into my thoughts and then came up with something that perfectly reflects how I want people to feel when holding this book. From the beginning, she was supportive and professional, and had brilliant methods to get me to describe my goals so that she could do her magic. It was an iterative process to create the final design, which was absolutely stunning. The cost of hiring an experienced designer was more than worth it. The entire book, inside and out, looks amazing due to her skills and I’m grateful for everything she has done to elevate my book.”
Want to See Even More Work?
Books | Annual Reports | Print | Branding | Social Media | Editorial
“My first book was photographs I made back in my home state of Arkansas half a century ago. Ms. Lomax helped me through the agony of the unknown, which was how my first book would eventually turn out. Thanks to her attention to detail and creative talent, it turned out beautifully. I offer my congratulations to those who select her to work on their projects; she is at the top of her game.”
