Designing School Signage That Inspires Students

Designing School Signage That Inspires Students

Think back to the schools you remember most clearly. Chances are, it wasn’t only the classrooms, teachers or playgrounds that stayed with you. It was the feeling of the place. The colours. The messages on the walls. The way the environment made you feel when you...
The Most Visible School Sign You Forgot About

The Most Visible School Sign You Forgot About

When I was in high school, the Brisbane Strikers won the 1997 National Soccer League Grand Final and the city went a bit mad. My memory of Brisbane celebrating that win is still very clear. The Strikers beat Sydney United 2-0 at Lang Park in front of more than 40,000...
Bringing School Values to Life Through Design

Bringing School Values to Life Through Design

Most schools have values. Respect. Responsibility. Courage. Kindness. Learning. Belonging. Integrity. Good words. Important words. But here’s the thing: if those values only live in a handbook, on a website page or in a fading poster near the office, they’re probably...
The Role of Visual Branding in Schools

The Role of Visual Branding in Schools

I love walking into my daughter’s school. It tidy, shady and has a feel of both belonging and prestige. A school’s brand is more than a logo on the front gate. It’s the feeling families get when they arrive for a tour, the pride students feel when they put on...