As the New Year rolls in, it brings new beginnings, especially for us at Vegan Hacktivists. This January 1st is not just our 5th anniversary, it's also the day we launch a significant new chapter. We’re proud to introduce Violet Studios — our sister organization dedicated to elevating branding and design in the animal protection movement.

As Demand Grew, So Did our Plans

Violet Studios is the professional visual design team originally from VH. The team initially focused on design support for our tech services, but it quickly grew into something much larger. Time and time again, we witnessed a strong demand for specialized design services within the movement. Recognizing design’s value, the team began offering standalone design services. As the word spread, the demand for design services skyrocketed.

In the last year alone, our dedicated design team assisted more than 50 organizations and activists, saving the movement hundreds of thousands of dollars. Achieving this with just one full-time Creative Director and a team of volunteer designers was no small feat. It led us to dream bigger about what could be accomplished with increased focus and support. This dream has now been realized with the formation of Violet Studios.

Here to Change the Perception of Design Services

Violet Studios emerged with the understanding that visual design plays a crucial role in advocating for social and institutional change, yet is often seen as a luxury. Our sister org’s goal is to make high-quality design accessible, aiming to uplift and amplify the messaging of the animal protection movement through free, authentic, and professional design services.

Shifting from VH’s tech-centric approach, Violet Studios operates with a design-first mindset in both strategy and decision-making. Its aim is to build a stronger design community within the animal advocacy movement and establish a distinctive organizational design culture.

In addition to providing design services, Violet Studios is also focused on offering branding and visual design guidance, filling a notable gap in the movement. The value of design is often underrated, and Violet Studios is poised to address this by educating and sharing resources about design's significant impact.

The Beginning of Something New

We are more than excited to watch our sister org embark on this journey, and we have no doubt that the impact it’s going to make will be bigger than ever. Be sure to follow Violet Studios on Instagram and LinkedIn for upcoming educational posts on design and its role in animal advocacy!

Are you representing an organization working on creating change for animals, and are in need of design support? Reach out to Violet Studios to find out how you can work together!