Jo Layne

Creative & brand director. Piemaker. Designer. Occasional writings on @Medium. Free stories.

[Behavioral Scientist @behscientist]

What it's like to be a creative director? Dan Heath chats with Jo Skillman for the latest episode of What it's like to be. They talk inspiration, budgets, design work with the Fed, and more. Take a listen 👇

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[Spence @wearespence]

Making a video about this park, its people, and its story have had a profound impact on every single member of our team. Please join us in honoring this momentous day of emancipation! #Juneteenth

[Spence @wearespence]

Last week we were beyond proud to attend one of the nation's first National Civics Bees in our beloved Brownsville, Texas, hosted by @BTxChamber and @USCCFoundation. #NationalCivicsBee #USCCF #Branding #Design #Civics #Brownsville #CommunityEngagement

[AIA @AIANational]

Head over to #IGTV to watch a full-length video about @HoustonTX's Emancipation Park – the oldest park in Houston and Texas – which was founded by four formerly enslaved people who came together on #Juneteenth to establish a place to call their own. → https://t.co/8QBCRPDtL1

[Jo Layne @jo_skillman]

Proud to shine a national spotlight on Houston any time I can. Thanks to @AIANational and my workplace @wearespence for creating a beautiful story, & @houmayor, @NeighborHOU, @perkinswill & @EPConservancy for beautiful interviews. Full video releasing #juneteenth2022!

[AIA @AIANational]

Emancipation Park was founded by formerly enslaved individuals who came together on #Juneteenth 1872 & decided that they wanted a place to call their own.

Architects at @perkinswill partnered with @HoustonTX to redesign the park to honor the community's rich history.

Watch now!

[Spence @wearespence]

The CSpence Group is now simply “Spence” — and we’ve designed a new logo to boot. Much like our work, this logo is all about seeing the non-obvious. It’s about looking toward the future, and making sure you’re ready for it, even in ways you haven’t thought of yet.💛👁️

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

.@uhdowntown is keeping things relevant (hey, 2020!) with a Graphic Arts for Social Change class hosted by design prof/friend @natachapoggio… and our CD @jo_layne visited today to talk values, manifestos & movement-building. It’s a good day to be learning. #design #impact

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

ONE WEEK LEFT until #TheSummaryInternship, Black Sheep's free, online mini-conf about #AgencyLife for students who lost #internships (or just wanna learn). Aug. 6/7, 9:30–12:30. Register now at https://t.co/2MSEIJ77pm. Bring questions. Bring friends. Tell those who need it!

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

Announcing #TheSummaryInternship, Black Sheep's FREE, online mini-conf about #AgencyLife for students who lost internships to the pandemic. Aug. 6/7 from 9:30:–12:30. Registration is live at https://t.co/2MSEIJ77pm. Bring your questions. Bring your friends. Share, share, share!

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

Must be relentless in the pursuit of digital and social study, have a tinkerer/maker's soul and be ready to live on the edge. ARE YOU THE ONE? #hiring #nowhiring #jobopening #opening https://t.co/BU0ZwLARc3

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

Offset Path #2 with designers @BillFerenc & @Jo_Layne will feature Black Sheep’s brand creative for @LWVHouston. Join us Tuesday, June 16 at noon (CST) on @shearcreativity’s Instagram Live… because now’s the time for DIVERSITY IN CIVIC ACTION. https://t.co/m45bknI8Lj

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

We're looking for a special sort. The kind of creative who is always asking, "What if?" and "Why not?" The kind of digital creator who is fearless when it comes to content and driven to share good ass work for a good ass cause. Interested? Let's talk. https://t.co/iciuVp7Jeu

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

For the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, we're one of @Inc's Best Workplaces. It's meaningful to be acknowledged for our purpose-driven work. Our B Corp mindset. Our ongoing culture of celebration and personal growth. AND our badass staff. #IncBestWorkplaces https://t.co/nQBTjHIItW

[Downtown Houston @DowntownHouston]

Downtown’s been waiting for you, Houston. When you’re ready to come back, bring your big appetites, big tips and that good ol’ Texan generosity. Because there’s work to be done, and we’re waiting [im]patiently for your BIG return.

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

Say YES to the Census! And then say YES to this creative conversation with the minds behind the campaign. Creative Director @jo_layne and Senior Designer @billferenc are hosting a dialogue on process and problem-solving Wednesday, Apr. 29, at 12pm CST. https://t.co/hJoKKE42MO

[Black Sheep @ShearCreativity]

On her birthday, we celebrate @jo_layne and everything she brings to the team. Design thinking. A strong fashion sense. Avant-garde pie-making. Thanks for keeping us smiling and inspired, even from afar. #happybirthday

[Jo Layne @jo_skillman]

@ShearCreativity THIS IS SO COOL.

[Jo Layne @jo_skillman]

I filled out the 2020 census today. Online. In like, a minute. Before I even got it in the mail. #YEStotheCensus

[314Marshall @314_Marshall]

@Jo_Layne | You're the word of the day! And on #ValentinesDay!

@ShearCreativity @Dictionarycom

[Jo Layne @jo_skillman]

Sometimes I write. #designer #design

[ModusMag @ModusMag]

Why Branding Is More Than a Logo and Color Palette https://t.co/m0o3lPoqUe