Newsletter
May 2026
May is the month of graduations, garden projects, and pretending we are absolutely going to clean out the garage this weekend. It is also a notable month in design history. In May 1998, Photoshop 5.0 arrived with editable type, color management, and multiple undo, proving that sometimes the best creative tool is not inspiration. It is the ability to say, “Actually, let’s go back three steps.” This month at PDDG, we’re celebrating that same idea of thoughtful progress. From a refreshed web experience and a new community profile to destination marketing news, a bold sports development campaign, leadership updates, and record-setting heat across the pond, this issue is full of projects and stories that remind us how much good communication depends on timing, clarity, and the occasional strategic revision. Enjoy the May issue of Design Notes, and may all your edits be intentional.
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April 15, 2026
April 2026
The Lake County Juvenile Justice Council (LCJJC) joined the PDDG Team in late 2021. LCJJC is a consortium of individuals, county officials, and representatives of community-based agencies addressing issues related to juvenile delinquency in Lake County, Illinois. This month marks five years since our initial engagement with LCJJC and four years since the first Spring Seminar. In preparation for this year’s Seminar, we have developed new outreach collateral for an expanded program and added additional relevant content and resources to the LCJJC website.
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March 15, 2026
March 2026
This month marks two noteworthy milestones for our long-standing partnership with the Town of Gilbert, Arizona: (1) we are celebrating 12 years of supporting the Town’s economic development and tourism marketing programs, and (2) we recently completed our 200th project. Our 200th project included the design refresh of the Town’s “Gilbert Next Level” print advertisement, which was most recently placed in the March/April 2026 issue of AzBusiness.
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February 15, 2026
February 2026
In late 2018, PDDG was selected to serve as the website development firm for the Solano County Water Agency (SCWA). We originally launched a new website for SCWA in early 2019 and have provided ongoing maintenance and support for the past six years. Over the last few months, we have worked closely with the client team to develop a completely refreshed, modernized website experience that offers vastly improved navigation and site structure, a better-organized resource library, and strong use of regional imagery reflective of the agency’s impact.
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January 15, 2026
January 2026
Over the past 26+ years, we have worked on various statewide energy efficiency and rebate/incentive programs overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). In 2023, we expanded our partnership with the CPUC by welcoming the Public Advocates Office (PAO) to the PDDG Team. We recently completed the design and production of the PAO 2025 Annual Report, marking our third year producing this publication.
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December 15, 2025
December 2025
Since 2006, we have partnered with the California Transportation Commission (CTC) on the design and production of their annual report. We have just completed our latest project, the 2025 Annual Report to the California Legislature. Each year, our creative team works closely with CTC to design and develop an annual report and a summary document to complement the annual report. The project is highly creative and is typically completed within a relatively tight production schedule. Our team is grateful for the long-standing partnership with CTC.
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November 15, 2025
November 2025
In late 2018, PDDG was selected to serve as the website development firm for the Westside Sacramento Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWM). We originally launched a new website for Westside Sac IRWM in early 2019. Over the last few months, we have worked closely with the client team to develop a completely refreshed, modernized website experience that offers a vastly improved navigation and site structure, better organized resource library, and makes strong use of regional imagery reflective of the agency’s impact.
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October 15, 2025
October 2025
For the past seven years, the Town of Queen Creek has been a valued PDDG client partner. Our creative team has produced nearly 90 projects for economic development, tourism, finance, emergency services, and town-wide outreach and communications. We recently completed the design of the Town’s 2025-2030 Corporate Strategic Plan, a robust document outlining a five-year organizational plan of action that translates Queen Creek’s mission, vision, and values statements into actionable goals.
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September 15, 2025
September 2025
As we celebrate nine years of working with our friends at the City of Santee, our latest assignment included the design development of the Fall 2025 Flip Book and Activity Brochure, the city’s Parks and Recreation seasonal guide for upcoming community events and services. Over the past nine years, our creative team has successfully completed more than 130 design projects for the City of Santee.
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August 15, 2025
August 2025
We are proud to announce the launch of the newly designed NeighborWorks Waco website, created to deliver a more user-friendly and mobile-optimized experience for members of the community. The updated site makes it easier than ever to access homeownership resources, explore homebuyer education programs, learn about affordable rental options, and discover financial coaching services.
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July 15, 2025
July 2025
In early 2024, we welcomed The Grants Clearinghouse (TGC) to the PDDG Family. TGC is a comprehensive grant development and project management consultancy that helps organizations across the country maximize their impact in serving communities and residents. Most recently, we launched TGC’s new website presence, a comprehensive informational platform focused on all things grant management.
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June 15, 2025
June 2025
For more than 45 years, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been a valued PDDG client partner. From statewide highway worker safety campaigns to annual reports, toll bridge marketing, and interactive learning modules, our team has developed a diverse mix of educational and outreach materials that have reached millions of people in California and across the U.S.
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May 15, 2025
May 2025
This year marks seven years since our first project with the City of Suffolk, Virginia. We have supported the city’s marketing and outreach for economic development, tourism, public safety, utilities, and general media and communications. Recently, we completed the design and production of the YesSuffolk 2024 Economic Activity Report, unveiled at the Mayor’s State of the City address.
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