Our partnership

In partnership with the CEO of 4.0 Schools, Good Influence embarked on a journey to creatively tell the story of 4.0’s genesis, vision, mission, and theory of change. In the spirit of 4.0’s mission and values, we produced a graphic chapbook called “Good Trouble at 4.0” that could serve as a touchstone document to guide and anchor all members of the 4.0 community—from staff to program coaches, founders, funders, and families. The chapbook also included a discussion guide to help the audience connect the story’s characters, setting, and plot elements to the people and change-making process at 4.0.

Good Influence brought on a team of creative youth of color who led the visual storytelling, including a Black public high school student who painted all of the watercolor visuals. Our charge was to tell the story of 4.0’s theory of change by building a real and unreal world, and a cast of characters who embody the spirit of rebellion and revolution that defines 4.0’s ethos and mission.

Our process and deliverables

• Directed creative strategy, graphic design, content, and publication for “Good Trouble at 4.0”

• Guided a high school student who painted all of the watercolor visuals for the chapbook

• Designed a companion discussion guide for 4.0 staff and leaders

• Conducted interviews and storytelling feedback sessions to co-create and refine content

Our commitment to being a good influence

It has been one of the greatest pleasures to work with the Good Influence team, which led a meticulously collaborative and creative process for developing our organizational chapbook—from concept to design. This chapbook will be a critical part of how we engage and inspire our team, fellows, and donors with 4.0’s vision and theory of change.

— Hassan Hassan, CEO of 4.0 Schools