Ithan Payne Creative collaborated with Denise Dixon-Cooper, the Director of Strategic Communications & Events for Innovation Works (Baltimore), to transform the organization’s visual identity and digital presence—impacting both Innovation Works and its capital arm, Ignite Capital.

Project Scope –


• Visual Branding
• Website Development
• Program Identity
• Environmental Design

Visual Branding


Developed a dynamic and unified brand ecosystem for both Innovation Works and Ignite Capital, ensuring that each entity projected a compelling, cohesive identity reflecting Baltimore’s vibrant entrepreneurial energy.

Website Development


Designed and built a compelling, easy-to-navigate website that engages and informs diverse audiences, empowering social entrepreneurs and highlighting the organization’s impact in addressing Baltimore’s racial and spatial wealth divide.

Environmental Design


Produced eye-catching billboard and kiosk designs to amplify campaigns and support Innovation Works’ community outreach, boosting visibility for Baltimore’s entrepreneurs.

The collaboration between Ithan Payne Creative and Denise Dixon-Cooper at Innovation Works demonstrates the power of strategic branding and purposeful design in advancing community-centric missions—empowering the next generation of Baltimore’s entrepreneurs and spotlighting equitable economic development