Design Lab was hired by LAist (for the third time!) to create the look and feel for their annual gala.
Designers worked together to create a suite of branded materials featuring visuals inspired by the theme of hope and giving. Deliverables included printed and digital invitations, event program, place cards, name tags, and a signature motion piece that played during the event.

Project Team
Savannah Rosas, ‘26 BFA Illustration
Hannah Whitt, ‘26 BFA Graphic Design
Naiobi Benjamin, ‘26 BFA Illustration
Caij Duran, ‘26 BFA Illustration
Adesuwa Ikechiuku, ‘26 BFA Illustration
Kath Low, ‘26 BFA Illustration
Bella Peng, ‘27 Product Design
Design Lab Projects
- AICAD Focus Group
- Below Sixty
- Biking While Black
- Design Lab Identity
- Fabletics
- Huntington Retail Line
- Huntington Shuttles
- Japanese American National Museum Gala
- Jonathan Louis 2021
- Jonathan Louis 2022
- Jonathan Louis 2023
- LACMA Signature Product Line
- LAist Gala 2025
- LAist Gala 2026
- Otis College Viewbook
- Tech Style
- Upcycled Tote Bag
- World of Hurt