The North Face

Campaign Design | Environmental Activism | Visual Identity

The Women’s Hike is a national awareness initiative by The North Face and The Women’s March. The campaign reframes hiking as a form of protest, celebrating women who’ve shaped environmental justice while encouraging participation through design.

⏱️ Duration
2 months
🏢 Company
The One Club Young Ones
👤 Role
Designer (Sarika Persaud), Ashley Aviles, Lauren Steigerwald, Hira Ali, Angela Diep

Project overview

This campaign invites people to take the trail as a stand for climate, for women, for the future. It reimagines monuments, sparks trail-side storytelling, and activates digital action.

The Challenge

  • Create a campaign that honors women's contributions to environmental activism
  • Design materials that work across diverse outdoor environments
  • Build engagement across multiple touchpoints and social platforms

Outcome

  • Developed a multi-touch campaign blending digital, experiential, and merch to spotlight environmental issues and honor women leaders
  • The work earned a Merit Award from The One Club Young Ones

Miss Rushmore

We reimagined America’s most iconic monument with new faces: Greta Thunberg, Amelia Earhart, Wangari Maathai, and Sacagawea. The symbolic summit celebrated women who have shaped the future of activism, aviation, conservation, and culture.

OOH Advertising

Billboards and city-wide wild postings introduced the fictional Miss Rushmore monument. The visuals commanded attention in urban centers and areas adjacent to parks.

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Trail Plaques

Physical plaques placed along hiking paths highlighted the contributions of women across science, politics, and climate. Each stop transformed the journey into a walk through the impact of women.

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Social Media

Custom templates, filters, and social copy were designed for ambassadors to share their hikes. A branded hashtag, # Women 'sHike, helped unite posts across platforms and drive engagement.

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Microsite

A central hub to register, plan, shop, and share hike details. Included interactive trail maps, downloadable prep kits, and branded event gear.

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Merchandise

Functional and wearable gear co-branded with The North Face and The Women’s Hike identities. Focused on outdoor durability with cultural resonance.

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Press & Recognition