Elizabeth Jennings

Coffee is one of the largest commodities worldwide. By creating a brand where 50¢ from each bag sold benefits animal organizations, money and awareness can both be raised through cause related marketing.

Originally named Café Karma, Kismet Coffee Co partnered with 4 different Philadelphia area based non-profits to create individualized blends and packaging.

The goal of this project was to create a system that would teach the importance of water filtration to students in Ndabibi, Kenya. The kit taught three different methods of filtration: charcoal, layered, and one using Moringa seeds. The project had to be affordable, sustainable, and empowering for the community, in order for it to be successful. 

During my time in Ndabibi, I was able to interview local teachers and students about the kit, and get critical feedback. I was also able to observe the water crisis that is taking place in Kenya. 

This was a partner project. My roles were project manager, researcher, prototype testing, and on the ground research (interviewing, photography, research) in Kenya.

The goal for this project was to bring attention to a cause. The cause in particular was the disappearance of the Monarch Butterfly. I decided the best material to use for this project was Eco-friendly seeded paper, embedded with milkweed seeds (known to attract Monarchs). The messages would be hung in vacant lots, and overtime would seed the lot, bringing both flowers and butterflies to the once empty space.

Apparel design for Happy Heart-Happy Home Farm Rescue.

When Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union announced their employee based volunteer program, FMFCU Care Crew, I was tasked with coming up with a design that could be used across social media and marketing materials.