What We’re Leaving Behind This Fall Michelle Barascout September 2, 2026 Summertime can be filled with vacations, extra family time, and slower paced schedules. As we head into the final stretch
Making Public Health Guidance Easier to Find, Understand, and Use Hayden Yarbrough August 19, 2026 Public health guidance touches everyday life more than people may realize. It shapes how professionals communicate with communities, how people
Beyond Productivity: The Unexpected Lessons of Working from Home Michelle Barascout August 5, 2026 Written by Hayden Yarbrough People usually discuss remote work in terms of productivity, flexibility, and output. But for many, the
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Through Service, History, and Community Shelly Storey July 22, 2026 To honor America’s 250th anniversary, DCG invited employees to mark the milestone in a meaningful way: by exploring the nation’s
Same Deadline, Different Brains: Designers’ Take on Time Management Sydney Anderson July 8, 2026 What happens when two designers with different cognitive and organizational styles compare notes on time management? You get two very
Highlighting the Human in the Age of Data Effie Palacios June 29, 2026 “Data” is currently a buzzword, showing up in discussions across industries. These discussions are filled with recurring questions about how
What the World Cup Teaches Us About Building a Winning Team at DCG Michelle Barascout June 10, 2026 With this year’s World Cup kicking off on June 11, stadiums will be filling across host cities in the U.S.,
Accessibility Changed the Way I Design Allison Weinstock May 20, 2026 By Allison Weinstock, Senior Director, Creative Every year, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) encourages people to think more deeply about
Why Clear Communication is a Strategic Advantage Michelle Barascout May 6, 2026 We’re living in a time where information is constant, expectations are high, and the stakes of communication are often significant.
Celebrating Earth Day: Everyday Ways We’re Connecting with the Outdoors Sydney Anderson April 22, 2026 Earth Day is often associated with big ideas like sustainability, conservation, and global impact. But more often, it shows up
Designing Whole Health Through a Creative Lens Shelly Storey April 6, 2026 This article was developed with insights from Alissa Lorentz, Senior Manager and Creative Director. In our January blog, Bringing VA Whole Health to
Spring Cleaning: How DCGers are keeping their work fresh Michelle Barascout March 24, 2026 For many people, spring cleaning means decluttering closets, opening the windows, and giving living spaces a much-needed refresh. But for
Creative Confidence: Building Space for Experimentation in Federal Work Allison Weinstock March 4, 2026 As creatives in the federal space, we carry responsibility to communicate with the public, but this doesn’t necessitate rigidity. We’re
What DCGers Love About DCG Michelle Barascout February 13, 2026 February is known for a few things: Valentine’s Day, candy hearts, and a general nudge to pause and show a
Turning Super Bowl Buzz into Meaningful Support for Veterans Shelly Storey February 4, 2026 The Super Bowl is one of the most visible moments in American culture, uniting millions of viewers, communities, and conversations
Bringing VA Whole Health to Life Through Veteran Stories Shelly Storey January 21, 2026 DCG partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation (OPCCT) to develop a
Human-Centered Engagement Starts with Empathy Michelle Barascout January 7, 2026 Public audiences are inundated with messages every day, yet the ones that resonate most are not necessarily the loudest or
Gratitude in Action: Supporting Communities During the Holidays Sydney Anderson December 17, 2025 This time of year often inspires people to pause, look outward, and find ways to lift others up. Across DCG,
Purpose at Work: How Values Shape Meaningful Impact Michelle Barascout December 2, 2025 At a time of year when many reflect on what grounds them, we’re reminded that the quality of our work
Measuring What Matters: Rethinking Metrics in Public Messaging Shelly Storey November 18, 2025 In public messaging, success has often been defined by what’s easiest to count: impressions, reach, and clicks. These numbers can
Honoring the Veterans on Our DCG Team this Veterans Day Michelle Barascout November 12, 2025 At DCG, much of our work supports Veterans and their families, and for many of our team members who have
The Future of Strategic Engagement: Finding Authenticity in Innovation Michelle Barascout October 30, 2025 This article was developed with insights from Kim Van Wyngaardt, Senior Director, and written by Michelle Barascout, Communications Specialist. As
Supporting Those Who Serve: DCG’s Impact Across Federal and Military Missions Sydney Anderson October 24, 2025 At DCG, our commitment to those who serve goes beyond contracts — it’s personal. Many of our team members are veterans, military
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The Future of Research: Turning Insights into Impact Shelly Storey October 15, 2025 This article was developed with insights from Alison Opoku Donyina, Evaluation Manager; Ashley Gerald, Research Associate; and Amanda Bevis, Senior
The Future of Design: Creating Connection and Engagement Sydney Anderson October 2, 2025 This article was developed with insights from Allison Weinstock, Director of Creative, and written by Megan Wojcik, Senior Writer. Look at