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We’re making waves with this one! Core Creative is thrilled to share the completed branding, pitch packet, and playbill cover design for the @salifeacademy 2026 Off-Broadway Gala — inspired by the magic and wonder of The Little Mermaid. Guests will be treated to a night under the sea while helping to further SA Life Academy’s mission.
In true Julian Gold fashion — effortlessly elevated, endlessly chic. Core Creative was honored to once again design Julian’s Gold Fiesta medal. Inspired by an iconic handbag silhouette, this year’s medal shines in classic black, white and gold glitter and is finished with a radiant rainbow sparkle ribbon for that extra touch of glamour. @juliangoldsa
Core Creative had a beachy time bringing the brand and website for The Spanish Main to life! Inspired by seabreeze blues, seasalt neutrals, and laid-back coastal vibes, we designed a logo and website that transport you straight to a tropical paradise. Every detail captures the relaxed elegance and sun-soaked charm of this stunning Cinnamon Shore beach house.
Get ready to shine, Fiesta fans! The Fiesta medal Core Creative designed for SESCO Lighting features vibrant bursts of color, complete with a white glitter ribbon and a sparkling glitter logo that will light up the season. It’s bold, bright, and shines through — just like Fiesta should! @sescolighting_centraltexas
Core Creative designed a custom Fiesta medal for Audicles featuring the hearing healthcare services company’s new Alamo Ranch location. Adorned with sparkling sand-tone glitter and a festively dressed doorway, it’s proof that great design is worth “listening” to. @_audicles
Core Creative brought Alamo Dental Arts’ “stained glass” vision to life for the 2026 Fiesta medal. Vibrant Fiesta colors and a white glitter tooth complete a design that will make you smile! @alamodentalarts
Core Creative helped Encore Bank get a jump on Fiesta season with the debut of its 2026 Fiesta Medal. Featuring blue glitter that represents the bank’s national footprint, Encore Bank is ready to Viva San Antonio! @encore_bank
Core Creative’s imagination was in full bloom when designing a vibrant pitch packet for the SABOT’s 3rd Annual Bubbles & Blooms Luncheon. Blending tropical vibes with a mission rooted in enriching lives through plants and nature, SABOT is excited to welcome friends and supporters to a palm paradise!
What a year! We cannot wait to see what 2026 has in store for us! Happy New Year from the Core Creative team!
The 3rd Annual Core Creative Catalog hit mailboxes this week! Please visit https://heyzine.com/flip-book/9ed851fc2d.html#page/1 to view the full catalog.
As we wrap up another joyful and prosperous year, we want to take a moment to thank our clients for their continued trust in Core Creative. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to partner with you and help bring your stories and brands to life.
Core Creative was thrilled to design and launch the Majestic Empire Foundation’s new website! The refreshed site tells the Foundation’s story in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-navigate way—highlighting the nonprofit behind San Antonio’s iconic Majestic and Empire Theatres and its mission to create opportunity through historic preservation, arts education, and transformative scholarships. @themajesticempirefdn
Annual Core Creative holiday dinner with the most creative, driven, and genuinely talented people in the game. Core Creative would not be what it is today without this group. Can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for us!
Tropical vibes incoming! Core Creative designed the save-the-date for the third annual SABOT Bubbles & Blooms Luncheon, complete with a metallic green envelope. More on-brand materials are coming soon as we create the pitch packet, invitation suite, and event collateral for the fundraiser in March. @sabotgarden
Core Creative had the honor of creating a logo for The TREES Initiative (Texas Recovery for Ecological and Environmental Stability)—a five-year project led by the San Antonio Botanical Garden to restore 50,000 native trees along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County following the 2025 flood. What a privilege it was to support such an important initiative that will provide hope and renewal.
Core Creative was tickled pink crafting the annual event logo, disco-inspired invites, VIP cards, and other special details for Sugarplum Soiree! A magical night for moms, daughters, and a powerful cause—supporting student safety in our schools.
During Core Creative’s photo shoot for Fannie Thomas’ newly released jewelry line, we were truly one with the glamour of nature. We are “hooked” on their newest collection that features gold jewelry inspired by the magic of the natural world — delicate birds, shimmering eggs, ethereal wings…and probably our favorite of all—those stunning fish designs.
When Core Creative was tasked with creating ongoing email and social media campaigns for The Gabriel, a new condo community in Northwest San Antonio (near Helotes) that hasn’t yet broken ground, we knew an element of the campaign was to paint a picture of life at the property. One highlight of the campaign Core Creative produced is a video series showcasing the development using a strategic mix.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO ORDER 2026 FIESTA MEDALS!
Fiesta 2026 will be here before we know it. Core Creative’s 2026 Custom Fiesta Medal packages include a custom fiesta medal design, medal production and ribbon application as well as a professional digital photograph of your finished fiesta medal.
Core Creative previously designed look books for Custom Concepts Furniture + Decor to highlight their selection of furnishings. This time they wanted to bolster their turn-key design services by highlighting some award winning projects. Custom Concepts has been awarded for designing and managing many high profile Houston restaurants that have been featured in REDNews.
Core Creative had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the beauty and splendor of the San Antonio Botanical Gardens while producing the latest video last night’s Splendor in the Garden Gala. For 45 years, SABOT has been enriching lives through plants and nature — celebrating its mission to be a garden for all. This magnificent annual event raises essential support to help SABOT.
The Wicked-themed SA Life Gala brought pure magic to life this year — a night of emerald elegance, spellbinding decor, and enchanting moments! Every year, Core Creative is honored to cast a little of our own creative magic across the event— from the logo and brand design to invitations, sponsor packets, programs, signage, auction paddles, and the event PowerPoint presentation.
Core Creative had so much fun “laying the foundation” for Cambridge Elementary’s 37th Annual Balloonfest Spring Carnival: Hammers and Hard Hats! Core Creative provided design for the on-theme logo, lawn signs, t-shirts, sponsor packets and refreshed www.cambridgeballoonfest.com with this year’s new theme.
Proud moments on the field! Core Creative Photography had the honor of coordinating and photographing over 70 Redbirds players and their coaches—capturing every smile, stance, and signature pose in those iconic light blue and red uniforms. GO REDBIRDS!
It’s here! Core Creative once again had the privilege of designing Kelly Wade Jewelers always-anticipated Annual Holiday Catalog. The 2025 catalog features stunning jewelry lines from top designers, gorgeous photos from inside the beloved store and the popular Golden Club card. Holiday shopping is just around the corner.
Core Creative is proud to have partnered with Beacon Advisors, a newly launched independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), on a range of start-up and branding initiatives leading up to the company’s debut. From developing the company name and creating a brand forward logo to capturing professional headshots.
It was a privilege for Core Creative to once again design the Texas Biomedical Forum newsletter, which beautifully celebrates the Forum’s dedication to advancing the lifesaving research of the Texas Biomedical Research Institute. The newsletter features updates on the Forum’s grants.
Core Creative was once again honored to bring a touch of Broadway magic to this year’s SA Life Academy Gala! From the Wicked-themed playbill invitation (sealed in a Elsa-approved pale pink sparkly envelope) to the program, table signage, and PowerPoint presentation design in production, we can’t wait to set the stage for an unforgettable evening.
Core Creative recently had the pleasure of photographing Fannie Thomas’ newest jewelry collection. From Lantana Bezel Earrings to Wing Necklaces and the whimsical Charming Necklace, each piece shines against a crisp white backdrop—allowing the details of the pieces to truly take center stage.
2026 FIESTA MEDAL EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TOMORROW!
Fiesta 2026 will be here before we know it. Core Creative’s 2026 Custom Fiesta Medal packages include a custom fiesta medal design, medal production and ribbon application as well as a professional digital photograph of your finished fiesta medal.
Core Creative photography recently spent the morning at one of our favorite places, SA Life Academy, to capture updated photos of their Executive Team and Instructional Team. The white background is ideal for headshots to be used on a website in order to provide consistency when adding new team members’ photos.