How does a school communicate visually what it stands for—not just to prospective families, but to its own students, teachers, and community? Designlounge is a Brooklyn-based studio working in visual identity, editorial design, and web design, primarily with independent schools and educational organizations. Scroll down to see highlighted work or see all projects—including work for nonprofits and cultural organizations.

Designlounge is Michael Wiemeyer and Kathryn Porter—a married couple and design partners who have been building this practice together since 2002, bringing the same curiosity and creative energy to every project they take on. Small by choice, and close with every client. Meet Michael and Kathryn.

Project Types Books & Publications / Annual Reports / Brand Identities / Campaigns / Magazines / Websites
Selected Clients Browning School / Riverdale Country School / Pamela Cantor MD / Nightingale-Bamford School

Work

Browning School

A brand identity for an independent boys’ school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Browning School

Supporting The Browning School’s capital campaign through a dedicated website experience.

The Nightingale-Bamford School

A campaign brand identity and case publication for an independent all-girls school in Manhattan, New York.

Pamela Cantor, M.D.

An identity and website for a thought leader in child development and human potential.

Riverdale Country School

A complex 7‑year campaign brand identity for this independent K–12 school in New York.

Browning School

Buzzer Magazine—Core Values Series: Honesty, Dignity, Curiosity, and Purpose

Browning School

An editorial magazine redesign and ongoing issues for an independent boys’ school in New York.

Riverdale Country School

A campaign annual report: Fostering relationships through lifelong learning by connecting the past, the present, and the future.

Browning School

A website that delivers a fresh approach to telling the Browning story.

Riverdale Country School

A campaign annual report entitled “creating the Riverdale eXperience together.”

Parsons School of Design

An identity and large format publications to promote the work of graduating BFA and MFA photography students.

Good Shepherd Services

A monograph that traced the history and success of this New York-based youth and family services agency.

Browning School

An annual report in tabloid format to reveal the construction progress of Browning’s new Upper School on Manhattan’s East Side.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Book design for a private medical school to explain and illustrate advanced sciences and medical teaching practices.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

An identity and signage system for an organization dedicated to the science and protection of ecological systems.

Turnaround for Children

A system of resource manuals to support schools in creating equitable learning environments.

Women Deliver

A system of conference publications for this leading global advocate for girls’ and women’s health, rights, and wellbeing.

Riverdale Country School

A campaign annual report entitled “Ahead of the Curve” that focuses on the growth mindset of Riverdale’s students and faculty.