Full-service graphic communications

specializing in cause-related projects and
nonprofit organizations

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ABOUT
Monica DuClaud
Monica DuClaud
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I have a masters degree in graphic communications and 30+ years of experience in the design, advertising, printing and digital communications fields. I was an art director for advertising and design firms in New York, Mexico City and San Francisco, handling accounts such as Westin Hotels, Cuervo Tequila, Mexicana Airlines and Yves Saint Laurent. My work has been published in Advertising Age magazine.

I started my career at a time when graphic design was a hands-on craft and every project was driven by a clear concept. Because of this, I haven’t fallen for the common computer-age pitfall: using software to “decorate” instead of to “communicate.”

For the last 20 years, I've worked as an independent graphic designer. Following my personal values, I’ve chosen to put my expertise at the service of nonprofits, cause marketing campaigns, and businesses with a strong social and environmental ethic. My clients count on the reliable, professional service offered by prestigious firms without paying for the high overhead. I take my work very seriously but I have a lot of fun doing it.

When I’m not at work...
Wildlife conservation is my passion. I regularly participate in endangered species’ conservation efforts. For 14 years I spent every Friday caring for sick, injured or orphaned seal pups at The Marine Mammal Center. I also have an addiction: the sport of “dog agility,” which I practice with my dog Laika – team sport and interspecies communication at their best!

PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS

Alta Bates Hospital
American Conservatory Theater
California Academy of Sciences
Dental Implant Partners
Earth Island Institute
Edgewood Center for Children
& Families
Equator Coffees & Teas
International Bird Rescue
La Clínica de la Raza
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
National Marine Sanctuaries
NRDC
(National Resources Defense Council)
OneReef
Project Open Hand
Saint Francis Foundation
San Francisco/Marin Food Bank
Sierra Club
Snow Leopard Conservancy
The Marine Mammal Center
WildCare
Wildlife Conservation Network
WildMind
YES Nature to Neighborhoods

TESTIMONIALS

I am grateful to my clients for allowing me to be part of efforts I care deeply about.

Thank you again for your beautiful and inspiring design which is the face of WCN. We really appreciate all the hours and passion you pour into making us look so polished and professional. And thank you again Monica for all you’ve done for WCN and the animals. It’s wonderful having you as a part of the family.

Charles Knowles
President & Co-founder
Wildlife Conservation Network

Ma chère Monica,
I can’t believe that you have created and finished both the banners and the cards...BRAVO MONICA, what a Queen Star you are!! … Believe me, my gratitude is immense and I was delighted to meet you, to learn so much from you and hope we can do more things together. I will send you a picture of the stand in Marrakech and let you know how it all went.

Oria Douglas-Hamilton
Owner
Elephant Watch Safari Camp, Kenya

Now that One Big Table is upon us, I wanted to thank you for the terrific work you did creating and producing all the collateral for the event. Everyone really loves the look and feel of the event that your work created. Definitely a huge improvement from anything that was done here before. Thank you for making this happen, Monica!

Bob Brenneman
Director of Development
San Francisco / Marin Food Bank

Thanks Monica! It has been great working with you. Thanks for helping us develop creative, lively and engaging materials for the capital campaign. By the way, your brochure has been performing quite well.

Amy DeBower
Director of Development
La Clínica de la Raza

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