During my time living in an artist residency in Costa Rica, I had the opportunity to design the complete visual identity for both the for-profit Mauser Eco House and its sister nonprofit, the Mauser Harmony with Nature Foundation, a 501(c)(3) rooted in environmental education and sustainable living.

 

Created by Professor Mauser, the foundation is built on his guiding philosophy: that nature offers us complete systems—just as an orange contains both nourishment and its own biodegradable packaging.

 

Drawing inspiration from this ethos, I developed two distinct yet connected brand identities. The Eco House logo reflects its role as a creative haven and sustainable living space, while the nonprofit’s mark captures the deeper mission of ecological harmony and education. Each design honors the unique spirit of the space—an intersection of art, nature, and community—while creating a cohesive visual language that supports both arms of the organization as they grow and inspire change.