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MIHAELA
PLESA

Mihaela Plesa Campaign

Brand Strategy & Identity

Political Campaign

A BRAND BUILT ON
COMMUNITY

Mihaela Plesa is a Texas State Representative serving House District 70 in Collin County. In her first term, named Freshman of the Year by the Texas Legislative Study Group, she authored 141 bills and secured a $6.2 million budget rider for Early Childhood Intervention. Running for re-election, she needed a brand system as strong as her record.

Our work spanned the full spectrum — strategic positioning, complete visual identity, social media system, campaign collaterals, and a new campaign website — built to reach one of the most culturally diverse districts in suburban North Texas.

Brand Strategy Visual Identity Logo Design Brand Guidelines Social Media Templates Campaign Materials Voice & Tone Website

The Challenge

District 70 is one of the most diverse suburban districts in North Texas — majority non-Anglo, highly educated, and politically balanced. Mihaela's identity needed to honor her existing brand assets while building a scalable graphic language for complex policy communication — warm, approachable, and never partisan.

The goal was a brand that says "this is a leader who listens and delivers."

REAL RESULTS.
REAL LEADERSHIP.

01

Positioning

Mihaela is positioned as the trusted, solutions-driven leader for Collin County — someone who puts people before politics and progress before partisanship. Her positioning bridges ideological divides by centering the shared values of family, education, safety, opportunity, and trust.

02

Archetypes

Her brand is built on two archetypes: The Ruler — confident, decisive, structured leadership — paired with The Caregiver — compassionate, empathetic, community-centered. Together, they create a leader who is both commanding and kind, firm in principle but warm in delivery.

03

Voice

Calm, confident, and compassionate. Never too aggressive, never too soft. Mihaela speaks with the authority of a policymaker and the heart of a neighbor — solution-oriented, inclusive, and focused on real outcomes rather than rhetoric or partisan blame.

LOGO, COLOR &
TYPOGRAPHY

Plesa Navy #172A3C
Light Blue #7BB3E3
Dark Teal #008894
Tiffany Green #84B9AF
Corn Yellow #F5EE68
Texas Gold #E3B73F
Coca‑Cola Red #C22622

Plesa Navy anchors the brand in authority and stability. Dark Teal and Tiffany Green bring warmth and a distinctive Texas identity. Light Blue adds openness and connection. Together, the Corn Yellow, Texas Gold, and Coca-Cola Red act as warm accent colors — nodding to Texas civic pride and adding energy to campaign moments where bold expression is needed.

Logo Applications
Horizontal Blue Logo
Vertical Blue Logo
Horizontal White Logo
Vertical White Logo
Typography
Display Font
MIHAELA PLESA
Oswald Bold
Accent Font
Re-Elected
Abril Titling
Body Font
Strong communities are built together.
Work Sans
Brand in the Wild
Stationery & Business Cards
Social Media Templates
Presentation Templates

THE ARCHETYPE
BLEND

👑

The Ruler

Courageous & Decisive Leadership

The Ruler gives Mihaela structure, confidence, and credibility. Her polished presence and measured tone project authority and capability — she looks and sounds like someone who gets things done. She leads with discipline, precision, and results, setting a standard of transparency and accountability.

Confident Responsible Decisive Structured Composed
🤝

The Caregiver

Empathetic & Community-Centered

The Caregiver brings warmth, compassion, and humanity to Mihaela's leadership. She listens to people's lived experiences and responds with policies that prioritize families, education, and community well-being. Her empathy is never passive — it translates into action and responsibility.

Compassionate Empathetic Grounded Supportive Trustworthy

LEADING WITH
INTEGRITY

To lead with integrity, empathy, and results — creating policies that strengthen families, improve education, expand healthcare access, and make communities safer and more affordable for every Texan.

Excellence

Setting the highest standard in every action, policy, and interaction — from legislative work to community engagement.

Progress

Advancing education, healthcare, affordability, and opportunity for every family in Collin County and beyond.

Service

Prioritizing the community above political calculations — listening first, then acting with both clarity and care.

Collaboration

Working across party lines to find practical, people-centered solutions. Strong communities are built together.

Integrity

Trust earned through consistent action, honest communication, and fiscal responsibility — not words alone.

Accountability

Every decision made with fairness, balance, and the community's best interest in mind. Authority means stewardship.

HOW MIHAELA
SPEAKS

Slogan
Real Results. Real Leadership. Real Impact.
I'm listening. Tell me what's not working so we can build stronger communities together.
Speaking to Voters
Let's keep moving Texas forward — together, with integrity, compassion, and results.
Rallying Supporters
Every family deserves safe neighborhoods, great schools, and affordable healthcare. That's where progress begins.
On Priorities
Collin County's diversity is one of our greatest strengths — our differences make our community stronger.
On Diversity
Different perspectives help us find better solutions. I'll always listen and stay focused on what helps our community most.
Responding to Criticism
If you believe in strong schools, safe communities, and honest leadership — let's build it together.
Closing Message

WHAT SHE
FIGHTS FOR

Transparent Leadership & Collaboration

Transparent Leadership
& Collaboration

Honest governance that puts people before politics — working across party lines to deliver real solutions.

Education

Education

Fighting for fair funding, smaller class sizes, and better teacher pay — keeping local dollars in local classrooms.

Safety & Public Services

Safety & Public Services

Investing in first responders, mental health programs, and essential services — building communities where families feel safe.

Health & Well-Being

Health & Well-Being

Expanding care access, improving maternal health, and strengthening mental health services — no Texan left behind.

Affordability & Economic Opportunity

Affordability & Economic Opportunity

Lowering property taxes, supporting small businesses, and creating jobs — so families can afford to live where they work.

PLESAFORTEXAS.COM

The campaign website was designed to convert visitors into voters, supporters, volunteers, and donors — with a clear information hierarchy and mobile-first layout built for the modern voter.

📱 Mobile-First & Responsive
🔍 SEO-Optimized Structure
Fast Page Load Speed
Accessibility Compliant
💳 ActBlue Donation Integration
📧 Email Capture & CRM-Ready
Visit plesafortexas.com →
plesafortexas.com
plesafortexas.com

WHAT WE
DELIVERED

Strategy

Brand Strategy, Archetypes & Positioning

Visual Identity System

Logo, Color Palette, Typography & Iconography

Brand Voice & Messaging

Key Messages, Tone Guidelines & Voice Examples

Platform & Content

Social Media Templates & Platform Content System

Collaterals

Stationery, Business Cards, Letterhead & Campaign Materials

Audience

Voter Segmentation, Personas & District Research

Website

Campaign Website — plesafortexas.com

Brand Guidelines

Full Visual Identity & Usage Documentation

Compliance

FEC & Texas Ethics Commission Policy Guidelines