Mission
Creative Umbrella helps clients create graphic design solutions to complex problems while maintaining a focus on their vision and strategy.
Deborah Hayward
Deborah is an experienced corporate branding and graphic design professional with a proven record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. Uniquely, she also acts as designer for the process of translating brands to the built environment.
As a military spouse, Deborah moved from one side of the country to the other. Along the way she had the pleasure of doing graphic design and marketing for a variety of industries to include: architecture, investor relations, higher education, and recreation. Now that her husband has retired from the Army, she is thrilled to move back to her home state of Indiana.
Deborah is a member of AIGA (the professional association for design) and past president of the Washington DC Chapter of SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services).
Her specialties include: Graphic Design, Corporate Branding and Identity, Print and Environmental Graphics, Signage and Wayfinding, Corporate Communications, AEC Marketing, and Social Media.
When Deborah is not designing you will find her on the tennis court, walking her “Senior VP” Charlie on the local Rail Trail, or learning Korean.
Testimonials
"Deborah took the time to listen to our needs on each assignment, and to become familiar with our brand, style, and voice. She produced wonderful work for us that was seamless in its integration with the rest of our deliverables, and she did so with very little instruction and management. I cannot give a high enough recommendation for Creative Umbrella - Deborah's approach, her execution, and her work product are all 5 out of 5!" – Melissa Rysak, Director of Marketing & Business Development, EDiS Company
"One of my favorite “go to” experts for professional and timely help. Deborah is extremely creative, precise and crucially intuitive to our company’s needs. We are fortunate to have Creative Umbrella as an important member of our team." – Della Dove, President, Annapolis Horticultural Services
"Working with Deborah and Creative Umbrella has been a life-saver for us. I am always amazed at her poise, professionalism, creativity, and her ability to meet my deadlines. She truly understands her clients. There are few individuals in this market that are as consistent and productive as Deborah Hayward." – Susan Caudle, Director of Marketing, Hardwood Artisans
"I have worked professionally with Deborah at Creative Umbrella for 15+ years in various capacities. She never disappoints, provides quality design, and delivers impeccable customer service. She listens, understands, and executes a vision. I respect her opinion and find her a wonderful collaborative partner." – Cathy Bachl, Marketing Manager, Peter Vincent Architects
Clients
- Annapolis Horticultural Services
- BCRA Architects
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Books-A-Million
- Brick Street Real Estate
- buySAFE
- ClarityMD
- Design & Construction Network
- Dragonfly AEC Consulting
- CREW Network
- EDiS
- EMA Architecture + Interiors
- Equinox Investments
- Gael Force Consulting
- The George Washington University
- Hardwood Artisans
- Harrisburg Food Tours
- HGA Architects and Engineers
- HITT Contracting
- Hostetler & Kowalik
- Indiana University
- International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)
- Land Between the Lakes
- Lifeline Data Centers
- Medal of Honor Foundation
- Mount Vernon Athletic Club
- NAIOP
- National Labor College
- Nihon Kohden
- Peter Vincent Architects
- Purdue University i-GSDI
- SMPS
- Sonic Drive-In Restaurant
- TBIRD Design Services
- Vanderbilt University
- Washington State Department of Health
- Washington State Governor
- White House Farm Foundation