BHMA - 100 Years of Excellence
A flagship centennial publication celebrating a century of leadership in the builders hardware industry.
For BHMA’s 100-year milestone, we created a comprehensive anniversary book designed to honor the organization’s legacy, highlight its industry contributions, and present its century-long story through a modern, authoritative editorial format.
This publication became the central commemorative asset for the centennial year — a piece intended to be shared with members, partners, industry leaders, and event attendees.
Challenges
BHMA approached its 100-year milestone with an enormous archive of historical documents, timelines, standards, leadership records, and industry achievements — but no modern, cohesive way to present this story.
The challenge was to transform a century of dense text and technical history into an accessible, visually engaging publication that felt celebratory, authoritative, and worthy of the centennial year.
Additionally, BHMA needed a design system that could handle long-form content while staying clean, readable, and adaptable for future use.
Approach
We developed a complete editorial and visual system that honored BHMA’s legacy while introducing a contemporary, polished aesthetic.
- Organized 100 years of material into a decade-based narrative structure
- Built a flexible editorial grid optimized for long-form reading
- Introduced a heritage-inspired color palette (deep blue, muted gold, soft gray neutrals)
- Established clear typographic hierarchy and page rhythm to balance dense content
- Designed the book to function both as a historical archive and a commemorative centerpiece for centennial events
Key Additions
Unified editorial layout system
for all chapters and sections
Modular chapter openers
with decade markers and visual anchors
Heritage-inspired color strategy
using BHMA blues and modern gold accents
Production-ready print files
built for seamless future updates
Design Highlights
Editorial Clarity:
Clean multi-column layouts that make heavy content feel approachable and easy to navigate
Historical Depth
Polished integration of archival materials — photos, diagrams, maps, standards, and early documentation
Event-Ready Presentation
The book doubles as both a historical archive and a flagship asset for BHMA’s 100-year celebrations
Color & Composition
Muted gold + deep blue foundations create a timeless, institutional look suitable for a centennial milestone
The BHMA 100-Year Anniversary Book stands as a polished, authoritative document that:
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- Celebrates a century of standards and innovation
- Strengthens BHMA’s visual identity
- Serves as a historical archive and a promotional tool
- Enhances the credibility of the association during its centennial events
It’s both a tribute to the past and a forward-looking brand asset — elevating BHMA’s story with clarity, dignity, and contemporary design.
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