Dept. of Awesum launched April 1, 2020 during the stay-home mandate for COVID-19. Seeking ways to put his talents and professional network to good use, artivist and creative director, Chad Rea, created a free online platform to connect those in need with some of the best creative problem-solvers in the biz.

Today, Dept. of Awesum 2.0 brings together thinkers, makers, and doers of all kinds to co-create influential social impact initiatives that amplify positive change in individuals, community, and the world.

The branding is the answer to the question: What do you get when you combine a government agency, childlike wonder, and a modern designer?