Tag: #experientialdesign Blog Archive
The Donor Strategy Series: Part 2 – Making the Case
Why Recognition Gets Overlooked Even the most carefully planned campaigns face tough budget conversations. Dollars are scrutinized, priorities are ranked, and anything that seems optional is often the first to go. Too often, donor recognition ends up on that list – treated as a nice gesture instead of a strategic component. That happens because recognition’s […]
The Donor Strategy Series: Part 1 – Plan It From Day One
Start Strong or Scramble Later Campaigns move fast. Buildings rise, programs launch – and recognition should rise with them. When donor recognition is part of the plan from day one, teams move with clarity: naming opportunities energize early conversations, stakeholders see what’s possible, and the finished space feels cohesive and intentional. Waiting until the end […]
Meet Kelli Muether!
Hey there… I’m Kelli Muether, the Creative Director here at PIR. I live in New Bremen, Ohio with my husband, David; two sons, Colten & Rogan; and daughter, MariAna. I received my BFA in Visual Communication Design at the University of Dayton… Go Flyers! I joined PIR in January of 2004 and am celebrating my […]
How the Delta Gamma Foundation Uses Consistent Branding to Foster Cohesive and Meaningful Recognition
Where Mission Meets Design At Partners In Recognition, we believe that the most meaningful recognition displays aren’t just about honoring donors, they’re about telling a story that resonates across every space. That philosophy has been at the heart of our partnership with the Delta Gamma Foundation, an organization deeply rooted in purpose and community. Designing a […]
Rebuilding Stronger: Custom Experiential Design in A&H Hose’s New Lobby
A Community Hit by Disaster In March 2024, a powerful tornado tore through a small Ohio community, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Among the affected businesses was A&H Hose, a trusted national supplier of hoses and fittings. The storm devastated their manufacturing facility, destroying the second floor and shifting the concrete block […]




