Graphic design for Charities
Rural Media
Clear, purposeful graphic design for a leading UK media charity using storytelling to drive social change.
Studio Mission: To create a cohesive and impactful suite of branded graphic design assets that reflect Rural Media’s visual identity and elevate their storytelling across both digital and print platforms.
About Rural Media
Rural Media is an award-winning charity and production company that supports rural and underrepresented communities through film, media, and print storytelling.
They needed graphic design support that:
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- Honoured their existing visual brand identity
- Communicated complex social issues with clarity and empathy
- Adapted effortlessly for online platforms and printed publications
- Helped their campaigns reach wider, more diverse audiences
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The creative process
1. Website Graphics for Charitable Campaigns
Designed branded assets to enhance Rural Media’s web presence, including:
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Homepage banners and content blocks
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Icons, infographics and programme highlights
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Blog post visuals and campaign support graphics
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Each design was tailored to be visually engaging, accessible, and on-brand, optimised for screen readability and mobile responsiveness.
2. Print-Ready Materials for Events & Reports
Worked closely with the Rural Media team to produce high-quality print assets:
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Event flyers, community outreach materials, and annual reports
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Layouts focused on clarity, visual hierarchy, and tone
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Visuals aligned with messaging to support impact-driven storytelling
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Project impact
The new suite of charity-focused graphic design assets helped Rural Media:
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Communicate their mission with clarity and professionalism
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Strengthen visual consistency across platforms
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Improve user experience online and in print
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Increase engagement and visibility for key programmes and campaigns
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Thoughtful design directly supported their ability to share powerful, socially-driven narratives more effectively — a perfect example of design as a tool for good.
Why does this project matter?
Working with a socially conscious client like Rural Media was a chance to align creative design services with a meaningful cause. This project combined:
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Strategic brand thinking
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Accessible, high-impact visuals
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Collaborative teamwork with an experienced media organisation
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At Tea Break Studios, we believe design can drive change, and this was a great example of how values-led graphic design helps charities and non-profits communicate their story, clearly and confidently.