maritime center of excellence stewardship booklet
u.s. coast guard academy’s
art direction • design • project management • publication design
The Maritime Center of Excellence is the largest campaign ever undertaken by the USCGA Alumni Association, raising $25M to create an award-winning architectural landmark and redefine the Academy’s maritime presence. To honor this achievement, we designed a custom journal inspired by historic ship logs—blending storytelling with functionality. Crafted with local partner Shuttle Press & Bindery, these leather-bound keepsakes detail the center’s creation while inviting recipients to personalize their own journey.
“She intuitively understands our culture and has created several brands that have modernized our look and feel, while staying true to our roots. Her work has… won awards and received high praise from our donors and alumni. Carissa’s professionalism and talent are why we keep coming back …”
— Tara King, VP of Communications & Marketing at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association
a miranda creative project