We’re soaking the sun in and channeling that fresh-start energy into something close to our hearts: the Emerald Foundation is officially open for applications here! 💚

This month’s Dispatch is packed with a little bit of heart (supporting purpose-driven brands) and a little bit of housekeeping (don’t forget to update your website's copyright year, 5 months into 2025 isn't too late!). We've got a whole lot of inspiration: title card art, animation news and a surprisingly helpful *wait for it* dishwasher video.

We recommend you and enjoy a peony this month, they're in bloom! 🌸 Let’s get to it!

– Charlee + Leah

Design

Emerald Foundation application is now open!

And while we’re all for running a business that makes good money, giving back to our community feels equally if not more important.

Which is why we launched the Emerald Foundation 💚 an opportunity for well-deserving brands and businesses to get the branding support they need, free of charge.

Applications are NOW OPEN and close on Monday, June 23rd.

For this year’s recipient, we’re most excited to partner with a brand in need of…

⭐️ Fundraiser, conference, or booth design support

⭐️ Project completed by fall or winter 2025

And while we’re open to partnering with brands and businesses of all kinds, this opportunity is available for:

→ Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) U.S. organizations or organizations that have an established fiscal sponsor with such status

→ Units of state or local government

→ Federally-recognized tribal communities or tribes

Think you know someone or want to nominate your organization?

p.s. check out previous Emerald Foundation recipient: Point of View Story, a production company for therapeutic films for those impacted by harm and violence in the sex industry and How Mark’s production company created a 3-day sales cycle​​​

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🧹Spring cleaning tip: Check the copyright year on your website! This text field is editable like any other on your Webflow website.

Privacy policies, website copyrights, and cookies/GDPR notices may seem like boring fine print, but they're actually the digital equivalent of a handshake agreement between you and your visitors.

• Privacy policies show that you respect your customers by being transparent about what data you collect and how you use it.
• Copyright notices protect your creative work (and let others know what they can and can't borrow
• Cookie notices and GDPR compliance demonstrate that you're giving users control over their digital footprint.

In today's increasingly privacy-conscious world, these elements aren't just legal boxes to check—they're trust signals that show your business values transparency and respects boundaries.

Including them on your website isn't just smart legal practice—it's good business that builds long-term customer confidence.

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🎨 We're loving Netflix's The Residence title cards by artist Maira Kalman. Now on our bucket list: design a brand or website with unique handwriting and stunning illustrations

😮 Anyone else see faces in buildings?

👩🏻‍💻 Webflow is bringing in GSAP animations (!!) This opens up even more animation possibilities

🧼 Honestly the most helpful video I've watched all year: how dishwashers work and how to make yours work better (30 minutes feels like a commitment, but it was actually very entertaining)

Currently

🌞 Leah • Is in Portugal, enjoying pastel de nadas and probably looking at cool tiles

🌸 Charlee • Eagerly awaiting her peonies to bloom (it’s a growing collection!) Did you know peonies are the state flower of Indiana?

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