June 20, 2020
Client
Vanguard University
Category
Project Duration
3 - 4 Weeks
Each event serves a unique purpose in the graduating student experience, and the portfolio highlights how unified design can honor tradition, elevate school pride, and guide students through their milestone moments. The project includes branded print materials such as posters, programs, informational brochures, signage, and commemorative pieces. Visual consistency is achieved through a shared color palette, typography, and graphic motifs inspired by Vanguard University’s identity, while each event is differentiated through tailored layouts and thematic accents.
Grad Fest is the first event among the three. It is meant for students to connect with potential employers and create connections after their education. Materials focus on energy, celebration, and student engagement. highlighting event logistics, resources for graduates, and festive visuals that build excitement.
The social media story assets are designed to build anticipation in the days leading up to Baccalaureate and to provide shareable moments for students and families. These include announcement slides, event reminders, scripture or inspirational quotes, and ceremony highlights, all unified through consistent typography, color palettes, and imagery inspired by the university’s identity.
The program cover design serves as the visual introduction to the ceremony’s printed materials. It features a dignified and elegant aesthetic Balancing tradition, faith-centered themes, and a sense of reverence appropriate for the service.
Primary print materials distributed to students, families, and guests on the day of Vanguard University’s Commencement ceremony. These deliverables serve both as functional guides for the event and as impactful storytelling tools that celebrate the university’s mission, highlight ongoing initiatives, and invite continued partnership from the broader community.
The centerpiece of the project is the official Commencement Program, a polished, commemorative booklet featuring the ceremony order, graduate listings, faculty acknowledgments, and messages from university leadership. The design balances elegance and clarity, reflecting the significance of the occasion while ensuring accessibility for attendees.
Additionally, the project includes donor-forward print collateral that encourages attendees to invest in Vanguard University's future. These pieces communicate giving opportunities, showcase the impact of past philanthropic support, and invite continued engagement through clear calls to action and emotionally resonant messaging.
