WCWB Spotlight

August Creative prioritizes inclusive, impactful, and accessible design and communications strategy to activate and engage diverse communities of peoples from varying experiences and abilities throughout Washington State.

August Creative is women-owned & operated.

August Creative is a Black and women-owned and operated creative media and consulting agency founded by Mychal Handley and Danielle Ruse in 2018. Headquartered in downtown Olympia, WA, we are dedicated to growing businesses and mission-directed organizations that work to make Washington State a better place to live for everyone.

We Design for Inclusion, Impact, & Accessibility

We believe that good design is at the center of every successful campaign and prioritize serving communities that have traditionally been overlooked in mainstream design practices. During the design process, we engage community stakeholders to identify and represent the unique histories, goals, and traditions of a community or organization. Our web content is designed and constructed to meet web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG), and our websites and campaigns also aim to use plain, non-ableist language and inclusive imagery and graphics. We work hard to ensure that our values are reflected in our work and are fortunate to partner with clients who share, challenge, and expand our understanding and practice of inclusive design.