blog posts

• How to export your unit wordmark into different file formats

  Dec 11, 2017 3:30 pm337 views

  You may need different file formats for different uses. This video tutorial will help you export for wordmark files into different file formats.

• What are the rollout plans and dates?

  Sep 29, 2017 11:30 am1228 views

  UPDATEDSeveral key dates are available to help you know what to expect and when. Read more

• What is brand architecture?

  Sep 29, 2017 9:45 am103 views

  Brand architecture is a term used to describe the relationship among all of the brand assets of an organization or business. In our case, our brand architecture shows the relationships of university entities to the master brand, Illinois. Read more

• Why the block I?

  Aug 13, 2017 3:15 pm957 views

  The university’s logo for most of its history, the block “I” was first referenced in campus archives in 1892. Using the block “I” as the only logo will consolidate and strengthen the university brand’s impact. Read more

• Where is the version that has my unit’s name in it?

  Aug 13, 2017 2:15 pm162 views

  The “unit wordmarks” will be created this fall by Public Affairs in partnership with the Chief Communications Officers. Wordmarks will be provided to all major units by Dec. 1, 2017.

• Can I get my unit wordmark early (before 12/1)?

  Aug 11, 2017 12:45 pm91 views

  To ensure the project moves ahead on schedule and deadlines are meet campus-wide, the project team asks that everyone wait to receive materials until the 12/1 release for unit wordmark file downloads. Read more

• How do I get my unit wordmark?

  Aug 11, 2017 5:30 am393 views

  CCOs will submit a request form that will provide the information needed to create the unit wordmark(s). The CCO serves an important role and there are a few steps to follow. Read more

• What will happen to building signage, vehicles, etc.?

  Jul 28, 2017 9:00 am289 views

  Once the identity is defined, a series of phase-in workplans will be defined for carrying out the identity elements across the entire campus, from wayfinding signage to vehicles and more. Read more