Brisk branding to energise a 20,000-strong protest march
MARCH FOR NATURE - Greenpeace
The partnership model meant that the design had to be brand- and political-party-agnostic, while juggling multiple messages and ensuring clarity and impact, especially in outdoor media.
In early 2024, Greenpeace Aotearoa responded to the controversial and problematic 'Fast-Track Approvals bill' being proposed by the government, leading an ambitious plan for a huge protest ‘march for nature’ in Auckland, partnering with NGOs and community action groups.
To galvanise public opinion while the bill was not yet passed into law, time was of the essence. Working with the comms and action team at Greenpeace, we turned around a mini-brand identity and website in less than 2 weeks.
Developing a simple design language and suite of typography and textures helped execute everything from social posts to bridge banners, and even projecting on the side of buildings, with speed and consistency. Partners and public were supported with a toolkit including print-at-home posters and a set of graphic guidelines.
The march was a huge success, with nationwide media attention and politicians having to respond publicly the massed voices of protest.
Being able to swiftly switch ‘hats’ from designer to photographer meant I could support this movement from end to end, by being part of the official photography team on the day.
25 NGO partners
52 Street-poster sites
20,000 people

Roles Creative direction / Copywriting / Graphic design / Event photography
Agency/Client Greenpeace Aotearoa (inhouse)
Year 2024
Videography Ben Sarten
Stills (along with myself) Katrina Cooper