TYMPANA FOUNDATION
Visual Identity & Art Direction

Multiple business cards for Tympana Foundation in orange, black, and light purple colors, with a fingerprint logo and contact information.

BRIDGING CARE ACROSS BORDERS

The Tympana Foundation is a Netherlands-based nonprofit working to improve access to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care in Madagascar. Founded in 2022, the foundation donates essential medical equipment and sends ENT specialists to train local healthcare workers.

My role in leading the creative development for Tympana Foundation spanned from early concept ideation through to art direction and brand rollout, shaping a visual identity that felt both professional and human. I created a full suite of branding assets, including the logo, colour palette, typography, and graphic language, with flexibility for both medical and community-facing use.

As the lead designer, I ensured the brand remained consistent across digital, print, and social applications, while also directing imagery, tone, and asset guidelines to support future growth. The result is a visual identity that reflects Tympana’s mission: accessible, grounded, and quietly confident.

Lead designer
Co-Creative Director (Design)

Sim Hamisi
Monique Kneepkens

Project developed as part of my role at Carbon Creative

A digital illustration of a white sound/Wi-Fi like signal icon on a black background, shaped like a boabab tree.
Infographic explaining the symbol for sound, showing a letter T for who (Tympana), a Wi-Fi signal for what (Audio), and a baobab tree for where (Madagascar), with descriptive text.
Three different logo designs for Tympana Foundation, featuring a black and white stylized fingerprint resembling a drum or shell, with the name "Tympana Foundation" written below.
Color palette chart with names and hex codes for shades: Burnt Orange, Chocolate, Rich Black, Pale Peach, Sunset Peach, Sunset Pink, White, Pale Pink, and Highlight Pink.
A four-panel collage of the Tympana Foundation logo in different color schemes: black and orange, brown and pink, dark peach and rose, purple and dark brown. Each panel features a stylized tornado icon next to the text "Tympana Foundation".
Two website screenshots of the Tympana Foundation. The left page features a photo of five smiling children sitting outdoors, with text describing the foundation's mission to help children in Madagascar. The right page contains sections with photos of medical professionals and a team of healthcare workers, with information about donations, projects, and social media links, housed in a color scheme of orange, pink, and brown.

THE IMPACT

The brand identity for Tympana Foundation plays a crucial role in shaping how the organisation is seen by donors, medical partners, and volunteers alike. In a space where trust and clarity are essential, the visual language communicates professionalism without losing the warmth and humility at the core of Tympana’s work.

A considered logo, colour palette, and tone of voice help the foundation present a unified front, whether on medical shipping containers or in community clinics. The identity doesn’t just represent the foundation—it supports its mission, making it easier to connect, communicate, and grow.

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