Harbor Jobs Fair
Fill the hall with local job seekers and show that harbor careers are open to people without industry ties.
Graphic design
Design studies
60 self-initiated campaign studies, 2,880 pieces, three concept directions each, in English and Spanish.
Self-initiated design studies. Each is a fictional public information campaign, taken through three concept directions and every format a toolkit usually needs, with a Spanish adaptation. None was commissioned by, produced for, or approved by any agency or organization.
There are 60 studies here and 2,880 pieces. Each study shows three concept directions, because that is how a campaign should be presented, and each direction is carried through 12 formats: poster, flyer, postcard, square and vertical social posts, event cover, email header, three display ad sizes, a retractable banner, and a billboard. The first direction is also adapted into Spanish.
Every piece is composed by HQT's design system from its brief, its format, and its concept style, and the build checks it as it is made: no text below 4.5 to 1 contrast against anything beneath it, and none below the minimum size for its format. Each study page lists what was measured.
Maritime 9
The Bay at Work
Show residents the working harbor up close and build pride in the jobs and goods that move through it.
Dockside Fish Market
Grow Saturday foot traffic at the dockside market and help local fishing families sell straight to buyers.
Learn to Sail Saturdays
Fill beginner sailing lessons with first-timers and break the idea that sailing is out of reach.
Ramp Ready
Shorten launch ramp lines by getting boaters to prep in the staging lane before they back down the ramp.
Marina Slip Waitlist
Get boat owners onto the reopened slip waitlist through a simple form before the April sign-up window closes.
Welcome Ashore
Send cruise visitors past the terminal on foot and into nearby shops, cafes, and the waterfront.
Cross-Bay Ferry
Introduce the new weekday ferry route and get car commuters to try it during launch week.
Harbor Stories Project
Record stories and scan photos from harbor families before they are lost, for a free public archive.
Waterfront 8
Shoreline Park Opening
Draw a big, diverse crowd to opening day and make residents feel the new park belongs to them.
Shoreline Access for All
Announce new beach access mats and loaner beach wheelchairs, and get people to reserve a chair.
Seawall Repair Detour
Steer path users onto the signed detour during seawall repairs and keep them coming back once it reopens.
Art Along the Bay
Introduce the new waterfront sculptures and get people to walk the full art trail with a map in hand.
Name the Plaza
Gather name ideas for the new waterfront plaza and bring first-time participants into a civic decision.
Fishing Pier Reopens
Celebrate the rebuilt pier with a reopening morning and bring back longtime regulars and new visitors.
Waterfront Plan Open House
Get a broad mix of residents to review the draft waterfront plan and submit comments before the deadline.
Bayfront Footbridge Opening
Celebrate the new walking and biking bridge and get nearby neighbors using it in its first week.
Public Safety 9
Life Jacket Loaners
Get more people wearing life jackets on the water by making a well-fitted loaner easy to grab.
Eyes on the Water
Get caregivers to name one adult to watch kids in the water at all times, with phones put away.
No-Wake Zones
Get boaters to slow to no-wake speed near marinas, docks, and swimmers, with Harbor Patrol as a friendly reminder.
Ready Before It Happens
Get households to make a family plan, build a basic kit, and sign up for local emergency alerts.
Tsunami Zone Walk
Help people learn whether they live or work in a tsunami zone and walk their route to high ground once.
Cool Your Coals
Get fire ring users to put fires out with water and never bury hot coals in the sand.
Cooling Centers Open
Point people to cooling centers during heat waves and get neighbors to check on older adults nearby.
Notice It, Report It
Teach people to report unattended bags or unusual behavior to staff or patrol, based on actions, never appearance.
Bikes and Big Rigs
Help riders stay out of truck blind spots and remind truck drivers to look for bikes on harbor streets.
Experiences 9
Summer Concerts on the Green
Fill the lawn every Thursday with a broad mix of neighbors and make the series a summer habit.
Bayfront Movie Nights
Bring families to outdoor movies on the plaza and introduce them to waterfront dining nearby.
Harbor Neighbors Festival
Celebrate the neighborhoods' many cultures in one day and draw residents who rarely visit the bay.
Holiday Lights on the Water
Draw families to the shoreline for the lighted boat parade and recruit boat owners to decorate and enter.
Bayfront Farmers Market
Grow weekly market visits and make sure families know the market accepts food assistance benefits.
Harbor Art Walk
Bring new visitors into local studios one evening a month and help artists sell their work.
Harbor History Walks
Fill free docent-led walking tours and turn local residents into ambassadors for harbor history.
Fireworks Over the Bay
Help crowds plan fireworks night ahead, with transit, viewing areas, and safety tips, so the evening runs smoothly.
Family Day at the Harbor
Bring families to a free day of short boat rides, touch tanks, and hands-on activities at the harbor.
Environment 9
Harbor Cleanup Day
Recruit volunteers for a three-hour cleanup and make the first one easy to say yes to.
Shorebird Nesting Season
Get beach users to stay outside roped nesting areas and keep dogs leashed during nesting season.
Protect the Eelgrass
Help boaters recognize eelgrass beds and anchor outside them to protect young fish.
Bay Water Check
Teach beachgoers to check posted water quality results before swimming, especially after rain.
Drains to the Bay
Get residents to keep soap, oil, trash, and yard waste out of storm drains, which flow straight to the bay.
Clean Boating Kits
Hand out free spill kits and get boaters using pump-out stations and absorbent pads when they fuel.
Plug In by the Bay
Introduce new public chargers on the waterfront and host a test drive day for EV-curious drivers.
Fishing Line Recycling
Get anglers to put used fishing line in the new recycling tubes on every pier, not the trash or the water.
Native Plant Giveaway
Give away native plants and show residents how they save water and bring back bees, butterflies, and birds.
Community 8
Summer Reading Club
Sign kids up for the summer reading club and keep them visiting the library through August.
Fall Rec Sign-Ups
Fill fall youth classes and leagues early and point families to fee waivers so no kid is left out.
Neighborhood Health Days
Bring residents to free clinic days for vaccines and basic screenings, and connect them to ongoing care.
The Bayfront Line Opens
Get first-time riders onto the new rail line during free opening weekend and show that bikes ride along.
Home Water Checkup
Get households to book a free home water checkup and pick up free leak and low-flow kits.
Small Business Help Desk
Get small business owners to book free one-on-one advising and leave with a clear next step.
Waterfront Volunteer Corps
Recruit volunteers for flexible roles, from trail care to event greeting, starting with a short orientation.
Summer Youth Jobs
Get teens to apply for paid summer jobs at parks, the harbor, and libraries before the deadline.
Technology 8
Tech Basics Classes
Fill free beginner tech classes at the library and help each learner leave able to do one real task online.
Free Wifi in Parks
Let residents know free public wifi now reaches parks and plazas, and show them how to connect safely.
Kids Code Camp
Fill free week-long coding camps and help kids who have never coded feel they belong in tech.
Permits Online
Move permit applications online by showing how easy the new portal is to use from a phone or computer.
Pause Before You Click
Teach residents to pause, verify, and report suspicious messages, and to turn on two-step login.
Civic Hackathon
Bring residents and technologists together for a weekend to prototype tools that improve public services.
STEM Family Nights
Bring families to free evening STEM nights and spark kids' interest in engineering, coding, and ocean science.
Laptop Donation Drive
Collect working laptops, wipe them securely, and give them to students and job seekers who need one.