Communications Design

Communication that enlivens.

We all know that when talking about the public health or climate crisis, scientific facts are important. But facts don’t enchant people. Even though climate change and biodiversity loss are all around and within us, facts are intangible. They fail to move culture.

Art and stories, on the other hand, work with energy. They are filled with feeling. They are relatable and alive. Our brains process visuals 60,000 times faster than text. Why? Because visuals aren’t processed linearly like words are, and perception is much older than the written word. Visuals are vehicles for diverse meaning-making and leave space for nuance and interpretation.

At Sympoiesis, we believe that in times when public discourse has become increasingly polarized and our attention hijacked, we need to tap into the power of storytelling that is able to hold a larger conversation.

We tell stories that enliven people’s imagination while empowering them to take meaningful action in the places that matter to them.

If this resonates with you, let’s work together on what is meaningful.

Our Regenerative Communication Principles

  • Honoring Attention

    Our attention is not limitless. To pay attention is a moral act. Our presence is what allows something to grow.

    How can we communicate with a wiser use of energy and resources? By honoring attention, we create greater coherence between our inner world and outer world, leading to greater clarity and radiance in our communications. Learning to speak from a place of mindfulness while being conscious of the context and ecosystem can enable us to see where communication is actually needed.

  • Nesting in Place and Community

    Place is the level at which transformation becomes tangible. It’s within place that our contributions become visible. Regenerative communications seek to reconnect people to a sense of place and encourage them to become active participants in expressing the unique potential of their places.

  • Attuning to natural rhythms

    Attuning our communication cycles and rhythms to nature enables us to design for break-throughs. Rather than controlling, canalising and killing creativity, regenerative communicators free and welcome the natural and playful flow in our conversations, creations, workshops etc. This involves time for reflecting, resting, and digesting information.

Our Services

  • Web design

    We design and develop beautiful Squarespace (custom code) websites for your practice or business, providing a pleasant user experience.

    As copywriters and visual artists, we can deliver an inspiring, fully functioning website that grows your brand and community.

  • Regenerative Branding

    We have developed a unique process enabling us to tap deeper into your brand essence and how it translates to the stakeholders you serve.

    Through storytelling, we help you establish a thriving purpose-driven brand and authentically grow a community of supporters.

  • Graphic Design

    We combine business knowledge with aesthetic sensibility to design graphics that communicate with beauty and effectiveness. We translate concepts and ideas into accessible graphics; launch a social media campaign from start to finish; or design artworks that convey the unique essence of your brand or project.

  • Copywriting

    Words create worlds. How you communicate about yourself matters. We help you find your unique voice, and write website (content), brand myths, manifestos, blogs, and social media posts that convey your essence and helps you grow your community.

    We are both commercial writers and essayists, able to connect the dots and always find original angles. We understand how your business fits wihin a larger landscape of trends and cultural shifts.

  • Motion Graphics

    We breathe life into your courses, business presentations, and media campaigns. Our expertise in mixed-media animation techniques, motion collages, and explainer videos increases the engagement of your campaigns while playfully appealing to a wide range of audiences.

  • Photography & Curation

    Sympoiesis’ Niels Devisscher has 13 years of experience in fine art landscape photography. His keen eye for detail and deep appreciation for the mystique and beauty of nature haven’t gone unnoticed. We offer photojournalism and licensable analog and digital imagery to selected organizations and initiatives seeking to regenerate our planet.

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Testimonials

  • "Niels Devisscher has been the best person to work alongside that I can imagine. He didn’t just come up with a beautiful design, but he is also someone who is totally aligned with the entire project, and that makes such a difference. Thank you! I can’t recommend him highly enough."

    — Steffi Bednarek, Climate Psychologist and author of “Climate, Psychology, and Change”

  • "Good writers and storytellers have this ability to pull out connections in you that make you see new things. Niels holds beautiful, large mirrors with his words."

    Raymond Miranda, Narrative Strategist

Get in touch

We support purpose-driven organizations in telling their story and growing their community. We would love to get to know you! Get in touch by filling out the form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, schedule a call.

Co-founder and Communications Lead

Niels Devisscher