How Strategic Social Media Design Built an Engaged Community for an Autism Awareness Event

Overview

  • Client: Puresouls Learning Foundation

  • Industry: Non-Profit / Education / Community Outreach

  • Services: Social Media Design, Digital Marketing Graphics, Brand Communication

  • Key Result: Significantly Increased Event Attendance and Built a Thriving Online Community

The Challenge: Cutting Through the Noise with a Sensitive Message

The client had created a powerful and much-needed weekly Instagram Live event, “Living and Thriving with Autism.” The series featured experts and personal stories, aiming to educate the public and build a supportive community.

However, they faced a two-fold challenge:

  1. Reaching the Right People: In the crowded space of social media, they struggled to consistently connect with their target audience of parents, caregivers, educators, and individuals on the autism spectrum.

  2. Communicating with Nuance: Discussing autism requires a sensitive, respectful, and clear approach. They needed promotional materials that could not only grab attention but also address misconceptions and foster a welcoming environment for open conversation.

The Solution: A Strategy of Clarity, Consistency, and Compassion

WDA understood that this was more than just a design task; it was about compassionate communication. Our solution was a comprehensive design strategy built to establish trust and drive engagement.

  1. Deep-Dive & Empathy: We began by collaborating closely with the client to understand the nuances of their message and the specific needs of their audience. This informed every design decision.

  2. A Cohesive Design System: We created a consistent and instantly recognizable visual identity for the weekly event. By using a calming colour palette, clean, accessible typography, and a structured layout, we ensured the flyers were not just beautiful but also professional, trustworthy, and easy to read.

  3. Messaging-First Design: Each flyer was designed to make complex topics approachable. We created a clear visual hierarchy that highlighted the week’s topic and guest speaker, making the event information scannable and compelling, which is crucial for busy social media feeds.

The Execution: A Visual Language of Support

The Results: From Flyers to a Flourishing Community

The strategic design system had a clear and immediate impact on the success of the Instagram Live series.

  • Significant Growth in Attendance: The professional, clear, and compelling promotional flyers led to a measurable increase in weekly viewership and audience participation.
  • Boosted Social Media Engagement: The shareable, visually appealing designs resulted in higher rates of likes, comments, and shares, organically extending the event’s reach to new audiences.
  • Positive Community Feedback: The client received overwhelmingly positive feedback on the quality and sensitivity of the event’s branding, which helped establish them as a trusted resource in the community.
  • Achieved Core Mission: Ultimately, the design partnership enabled the client to more effectively educate the public, break down misconceptions, and create the thriving, supportive online community they had envisioned.
WDA was instrumental in creating a web presence that is essential for our community. For a school supporting autistic children, having a website that is beautiful, accessible, and calming for parents is crucial. WDA delivered that and more. Their ongoing management of our site and social media graphics has created a powerful and engaging online presence, allowing us to better connect with and support our families. Their partnership gives us peace of mind and lets us focus on our core mission.
Puresolus Learning Foundation
Lagos, Nigeria

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