Branding for Schools
Heather Douglas • September 30, 2019
Behind Your Design recently worked with Brandon Community Schools
Schools. We've all attended them. They are a part of our community. They give us something to rally behind. Most importantly, they prepare our children for the future, theirs and ours. We are familiar with the mascots and the emblems used to represent our schools, but most of us are probably not aware of how much thought and care goes into creating these "brands".
Like any business, schools need a way for people to recognize them that reflects the culture and beliefs of the school. Behind Your Design
took great care when deciding on these details that so many may miss.
- Four Stars - Represents the four buildings in the Brandon School District : Oakwood Elementary , Harvey-Swanson Elementary , Brandon Middleand Brandon High.
- Branches - Homage to the farming heritage of the Brandon School District area.
- Book - Visual representation of the Brandon School District motto, "Everyone has a story to tell".
And though the history of the area and Brandon Schools is an integral part of the Brandon School District , Behind Your Design and Brandon School administration hope the fresh, cohesive designs are equally representative of the bright and soaring futures of Brandon School students.
It was an honor and a pleasure to work with the Brandon School District administrative team, and Behind Your Design hopes for many more opportunities to collaborate in the future!
What does branding mean to you? Visit our branding page here , then contact us to discuss your goals for your brand.
We have also worked with Brandon Schools for their print ads. Check out their gallery below!
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