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The Michael Graves College Senior Portfolio Review is an event organized by the college to promote and showcase the works of graduating seniors and alumni. This platform allows students to network with agencies, professionals, and potential employers on the day of the review.

Category

Brand Identity
Art Direction

Deliverables

Brand Identity
Social Media Graphics
Motion Graphics
Website Design
Miscellaneous Graphics

Opportunity

How do we enhance the virtual experience of the portfolio review event for our graduating seniors?

Solution

Design a refreshed identity and expand upon additional touchpoints.

2021 Theme

Celebrate togetherness and inclusivity
at the Michael Graves College.

Concept

All students at MGC are unique, and come from different cultures and backgrounds.

The goal is to make this event a memorable celebration and make all graduating students a part of the MGC community.

MGC Portfolio Review 2020 Branding

2021 Team

Art Director, Event Coordinator

Denise Anderson

Jr. Art Director — Branding

Romit Sarkar

Jr. Art Director — Social Media

Maria Dominguez

Graphic
Designers

Elena Pejovska
Mara Reyes
Saloni Ahuja

Social Media Coordinators

Carly Brancato Isabel Evans Melissa Tito Samantha Swist

Fun, Vivid & Abstract

Design
Direction

Fun – New three-dimensional patterns

Vivid – A new vibrant color palette & gradients

Abstract – Refreshed aesthetic and new motion graphics

Michael Graves College Portfolio Review Branding 2021
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Instagram Updates

Updated Profile and Highlights icons

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Countdown Posts

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MGC Mini-Series Posts

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Motion Graphics – Triptych Series

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Motion Graphics – Patterns & Majors

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LinkedIn – New Account

Graphics for Linkedin homepage and IG Promotion

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Spotify Playlist

Graphics for Instagram stories

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Graphics for Instagram posts

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Graphics for Spotify playlist covers

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Website Redesign

Homepage

Before–2020

Now–2021

Zoom Backgrounds in three variations

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Merchandise

Outcomes

MGCReview.com

1,887

Visits on May 05, 2021.
Up
52.1% from 2020

4,848

Page views from April 28 - May 5, 2021. Up 53.6% from 2020

744

Unique vistors from May 04 - May 06, 2021

"The Virtual Portfolio Review connected me to a designer and gave me the inspiration to learn more about the subject at SVA" – MGC Alumna

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