A creative studio passionate about people, places, and processes.

We bring people together by providing human-centered design solutions to small businesses and local communities.

We like to make the most complex things fun and approachable.

prcss studio has experience working with universities, nonprofits, art centers, craft breweries and distilleries, therapists, food service businesses, and local governments.Our projects relate to branding strategy, marketing, information design, partnership building, community engagement, space activation, process/operation refinement, data analysis, and more.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
Reach out to us at hello@prcss.studio

Portfolio

prcss studio has experience working with universities, nonprofits, art centers, craft breweries and distilleries, therapists, food service businesses, and local governments.Our projects relate to branding strategy, marketing, information design, partnership building, community engagement, space activation, process/operation refinement, data analysis, and more.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
Reach out to us at hello@prcss.studio

prcss studio houses the passions of Anna Lam, who believes in the power that creativity, art, and design have on the physical environment as well as our personal and communal psyche. She works to understand complex problems on a deeper level to create powerful tools and solutions while also crafting effective stories to build community, consensus, and identity.Anna holds a Master of Business Administration and Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.Feel free to reach out below!


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
Reach out to us at hello@prcss.studio

Small Biz Big Dreams
Coming Soon

99% of businesses in the US are small businesses. 98% have fewer than 100 employees. 89% have fewer than 20 employees. 80% of small businesses have no employees; they are made up of only the owner. Roughly 50% of the economy is driven by small businesses.After meeting so many business owners, I have come to see most small businesses as manifestations of a fellow human being’s dream. Everyone can create - whether it's a craft or a story or a service. Everyone wants to have ownership of their life. And this is how businesses are born. A lot of business owners are artists at heart, making something their own and putting it out into the world for others to value.Small Biz Big Dreams is a personal project inspired by the wonders of small business owners. Stay tuned.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART)
Website Redesign, Newsletter Management

Founded in 2010, HART is a collaborative movement made of community members, faith-based organizations, businesses, and local nonprofits dedicated to serving our unhoused neighbors. The organization is made up of 10 individually-managed grass-roots nonprofits across Sacramento County.The website redesign prioritized a cohesive mission statement as well as individual programming for each of the 10 nonprofits.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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NOW Studios
Event Design, Journey & Physical Map Production, Poster & Marketing Materials Design

NOW Studios is an underground, non-profit political playhouse, venue, multi-modal production company, immersive gallery, and creative social lab in downtown Ann Arbor, full of dynamic, entrepreneurial spirits, creative disruptors, and thought leaders from marginalized communities who are making waves in the local community and beyond.In the summer of 2023, NOW Studios was featured in the iconic Ann Arbor Summer Fest (A2SF). They brought in talented musicians (Ahya Simone, Sabetye, Supercool Wicked), organized a pop-up creative community space, and hosted a community council meeting.We worked with NOW Studios to ideate NOW Games, a self-guided and interactive journey housed under one tent. Inspired by the seven chakras, we created a journey map, physical map, posters, and marketing materials.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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International Week
Logo for Sticker and Tote Bag Design

The Ross School of Business reached out to us for a logo design that could be applied to a variety of merchandise (stickers, tote bags, magnets, t-shirts) for International Student Week. The goal was to communicate "Go Blue, Go Anywhere." More specifically, the school wanted to highlight the global connections enabled by the program by showcasing an array of international flags.Two design pathways were explored - one design is inclusive of over 150 flags incorporated into the "M", and the other does not manipulate the "M".


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
Reach out to us at hello@prcss.studio


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
Reach out to us at hello@prcss.studio

Women in Leadership Conference
Logo Design, Marketing Materials, Identity & Style Guide

The Women in Leadership Conference (WiLC) is the annual flagship event of the Michigan Business Women club (MBW). Centered on the theme of Embracing Imperfection, WiLC is an opportunity for women to connect, have authentic and inspirational conversations, and explore an exclusive programming from a diverse set of female leaders who are not afraid to speak plainly about their experiences in all facets of life.Inspired by Jenna Rink's 13 Going on 30 dress, we put together a logo design, an identity and style guide with brand elements, along with relevant marketing materials for the conference.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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Blooming All Over
Brand Strategy, Identity & Style Guide

Blooming All Over provides curated experiences for Black women to access intergenerational healing and reclaim their collective spiritual authority and inner liberation. Women are brought into meaningful conversation, movement classes, soul-centered activities, nourishing meals, and divine moments of connection.Working with Danielle Lyles Barton in 2021 consisted of forming a brand and marketing strategy to move the business forward, along with the creation of brand colors and typography.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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The UnfoldKit
A resource for developing more vibrant and equitable communities.

The UnfoldKit is a toolkit for developers, architects, planners, and designers to develop real estate with the intentional inclusion of community voice and input.With the application of participatory planning methods, human-centered design, and learned experiences from affordable housing professionals, the toolkit's goals are to help users:(1) Create frameworks of community-centered design in the real estate development practices of LIHTC housing and beyond.(2)Move communities towards a place where LIHTC housing and real estate development is understood, welcomed, and advocated
for by the public.(3)Design and build with community-driven innovation, sustainability, and equity.This product has been awarded Innovation in Action's Economic Mobility Award. We are currently in the process of refining The UnfoldKit.
A physical product is in the works.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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Ann Arbor Distilling Company (A2DC)
Tasing Room Menu

Ann Arbor Distilling Company (A2DC) creates all of its award-winning spirits from ingredients that are sourced in the State of Michigan. They start from the grain and manage the process all the way to the bottle. Located at the distillery is also their tasting room where customers can try their spirits seasonally-crafted into incredible cocktails.Moved by the unique way that A2DC creates its spirits, we reached out to help them tell their story.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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Corktown Business Association x JB Associates
Business Improvement Zone Formation

The Corktown Business Association is a local small business organization working together to support each other, build a safe and welcoming neighborhood, and promote economic growth in the place we work and live.JB Associates Consulting specializes in project management, data analysis, mapping, and community outreach. They work with community organizations and local governments to facilitate transformative collaborative projects.Corktown Business Association sought to create a new Business Improvement Zone (BIZ). We were brought into the project to create a feasible and equitable formula for the associated BIZ fees. Alongside these financial considerations, we also created public postcards and letters to inform and engage businesses that would be part of the BIZ.

Public Postcards/Notices

Neighborhood Letter with Educational Info


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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Well @ Ross
Mental Health Resource Sheet & Magnets

Well@Ross is Ross's health and well-being initiative committed to building an inclusive community and providing meaningful resources to help MBAs prioritize their wellness. Well@Ross empowers students to put their well-being first through robust programming and resources dedicated to the three key pillars of well-being: healthy mind, healthy body and healthy soul.As part of their 2022/23 goals, we helped the organization consolidate the University of Michigan's mental health resources for students. The project included the creation of brand elements, a shareable and visually-engaging resource sheet, and magnets with QR codes to access the resource sheet.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
Reach out to us at hello@prcss.studio


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
Reach out to us at hello@prcss.studio

Ross Dean's Fellows
Mini Brand Guide with Logo & Hat Design

The Dean's Fellows are a cohort of scholars within the Ross School of Business. Admitted students selected as Dean's Fellows are awarded full-tuition scholarships. Fellows gain the opportunity to network with alumni senior leaders in a variety of industries, and build unique connections with other fellows and faculty members throughout their Michigan Ross experience.

Final Version

First Iteration


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
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Mothfire Brewing Company
Physical Menu & On Screen Menu

Mothfire Brewing Co. is committed to creating a cultural bonfire through modern craft beer, music, and art to bring us all together. Opening July 2023, their new 6,000 square foot space will help the brand continue to spread its wings with state-of-the-art brewing equipment and space to host craft beer enthusiasts, artists, musicians, and foodies.This project entailed the creation of the brewery's hand and screen menu to showcase the brewery experience (color identities of each brew) while incorporating the brand's identity and aesthetics.


Bringing people together by providing human-centered design solutions to local communities.
Reach out to us at hello@prcss.studio