Publication programs
Reports, journals, and research digests with folios, margin briefs, and navigation friendly to boardrooms.
About the studio
Quiet, editorial, intentional.
Founded by editorial designer S.E. Sen, the studio partners with NGOs, legal advocates, and cultural institutions who need a credibility-first digital presence. We operate as embedded collaborators, translating research and policy into ordered, scannable systems.
Background
Rooted in research and policy work.
ES.SEN began inside a regional policy think-tank where every deliverable— from constitutional reviews to convening decks—demanded credibility and restraint. That upbringing informs how we treat digital work today.
Design philosophy
Structure first, visuals second.
We listen, annotate, and build glossaries before touching layout. Grids, typographic pairings, and color ratios are justified for each project, so stakeholders see the thinking—not just the polish.
Specialisms
Editorial systems for advocacy, law, and culture.
Conference ecosystems
Concept notes, sponsor hubs, and signage guidelines for convenings such as the KMUN 25th Session at UNON.
Programs & toolkits
Mock debate posters, skills hub materials, and training resources that extend the parent editorial system.
Partner ecosystem
Clients rooted in diplomacy, governance, sustainability, culture.
Kenya Model United Nations
UNIS-affiliated youth platform with 30 chapters, 1,000+ active members, and 15,000+ alumni in diplomacy, law, and policy.
United Nations Offices in Nairobi
Host campus for KMUN conference—demanding human-scale signage, folio systems, and precise web instructions.
Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs
Diplomatic partner shaping the Africa–France youth segment, requiring ESG framing and responsible innovation language.
Civic & cultural conveners
Legal empowerment clinics, archives, and curators hosting film nights and associate days within conference week.
Methodology
Orientation, system, production, transition.
- Orientation — We listen, read, and map your documents, producing annotated briefs and shared glossaries.
- Editorial system — A modular grid, type pairings, and color logic you can actually maintain.
- Production — We design site layouts, spreads, and collateral with clearly staged approvals.
- Transition — Final files, usage notes, and optional training sessions keep your team empowered.
Credentials
Proof that the systems work.
5
days of deliberations structured at UNON
10+
simulated UN organs supported per conference
2
volumes of The Informer redesigned in 2025
12+
collateral pieces produced every quarter