BOB MILLARD
SENIOR DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR
THE NEXT STEP
Challenge
As a startup consulting firm, The Next Step needed a stronger, more credible visual presence to support its EOS®, Kaizen, and continuous improvement services. Early materials lacked consistency and didn’t fully represent the firm’s capability or appeal to manufacturing and service-based clients.
Process
I led concept development and creative direction to expand the brand around the existing logo—partnering with writers, directing photography, and building a cohesive system of collateral, web designs, social content, and presentation materials. Each piece translated complex ideas into engaging visuals and created reliable consistency across digital, print, and event channels.
Solution
A unified brand system that strengthened The Next Step’s presence and reinforced its role as a trusted advisor. The updated materials improved consistency, elevated communication, and established a confident visual foundation for campaigns, presentations, and client outreach.
My Role
Art Director / Lead Designer — responsible for creative direction, brand development, and execution across all marketing and digital touchpoints.
Deliverables
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Brand system
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Marketing collateral suite
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Web and social media graphics
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Presentation templates




