Not long after the logo ink had even cured, the church home where the idea for A2C was born offered a unique opportunity to the young organization—a space that would be demolished in a year, but that we could have full control over until then. We gave ourselves a budget of $1,000 and all the free furniture and DIY hours we could find. We not only learned how to turn electrical tape into something stunning, but we learned basic shop operations and consumer engagement—lessons that we would take with us into the permanent space.

• Client: A 2nd Cup

• Photos by Deborah Jessup

• Neon logo sign created by David Smith

• Wall panel engineering by Mike Higuera

• Hand Lettering by Tam Truong and Alison Higuera

• Floor tape by Mark Raggett and countless volunteers