CESBA annual report with the cover slightly peeled from the corner as it is being opened.

CESBA Annual Report

An epic 20-page annual report for this adult education non-profit.

Background

CESBA is an Ontario-based non-profit that advocates for and supports adult and continuing education program staff.

The brief

CESBA approached us with an exciting brief. They needed an annual report that people would actually read. It needed to be relatively short, at 20 pages, and packed with personality, engaging ways to read their stats and data, and a consistency throughout.

CESBA annual report opened to show a vibrant double page spread.

The challenge

The Annual Report included a wide range of sections, levels of hierarchy, data visualizations, statistics, and callouts. We needed to create a flexible design system that could make each spread feel engaging and unique, while still maintaining a cohesive visual language throughout the report.

The solution

We brought the report to life with a fresh take on the brand’s colour palette, complemented by playful sparkle details, rounded corners, and a clear visual hierarchy for headings, statistics, data, and supporting content. We also leaned into the organization’s beautiful photography, using imagery throughout the report to add warmth, personality, and visual interest. The result is an Annual Report that feels polished, engaging, and cohesive from cover to cover.

CESBA annual report laying open to show both the front and back covers.CESBA annual report opened to show a vibrant single page.A colourful double page spread of a printed annual report.

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