Ison Design specializes in web, print and environmental graphic design for nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, as well as educational and arts institutions.  Ison Design is based in Oakland and is a minority- and woman-owned business.

Annabelle Ison, Principal
Annabelle Ison, Principal

Print, Interactive

Annabelle has provided graphic design services in the Bay Area since 1988. After receiving a B.Arch from the University of California at Berkeley, Annabelle worked independently as a freelance designer before founding Ison Design in 1989.

Stuart Chan
Stuart Chan

Print

Stuart has provided comprehensive production skills to Ison Design for over 16 years. He received his A.B. degree with an emphasis in illustration from San Jose State University.

Dan Mahoney
Dan Mahoney

Interactive

Dan became a web developer and online communications consultant after many years in nonprofit management, where he focused on community outreach and communications. He specializes in web strategy and design, front-end development, and user experience. Dan received an A.B. degree from Brown University in 1986.

What We Do

Design
  • Web
  • Identity: new and continued branding
  • Print: annual and other reports, invitation and event collateral, newsletters, brochures
  • Multimedia: web sites, e-communications and presentations
  • Campaign advertising: public interest and public service
  • Environmental signage
Web Development
  • Standards-compliant HTML / CSS / javascript
  • PHP programming / database integration
  • Content management systems
  • Search engine optimization
  • Responsive design
  • Project management
  • Requirements analysis
  • Specifications documentation
portraits by Adrienne Vita