Design. Collaborate. Communicate.

My name is Serene Arena. An adjective and a noun. I create materials and experiences that help people share their stories, messages, wants and needs.

I also teach others how to do that, too. Designing is communicating—let's talk about that!


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Designing Strategic Communication

Every day, we interact and communicate our way through the world. Using intentional, strategic design makes that easier.

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Facilitating Dialogue & Critical Thinking

Everything is a relationship. Making space for collaborative, creative problem-solving leads to stronger, more sustainable engagement.

 
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“…an invaluable creative and thought partner…”

“Serene is an invaluable creative and thought partner. She challenges convention, thinks critically about audience needs and voice, and prioritizes system level approaches. Her bold mind and civic spirit combine with killer design skills to produce meaningful strategic communications.”

—Nicole de Beaufort, President, EarlyWorks, llc.