:Design system | Art direction
Harbour.Space
Innovative university degrees taught by industry leaders from around the world, aimed at giving students meaningful top-level professional futures
Year
2019
Field
Education
Role
Art director
Location
Barcelona
About the project
As a visual designer and art director at Harbour.Space, I was responsible for integrating visual elements and refining branding strategies to create a cohesive and unified visual identity. Our main objective was to enhance the university's digital presence across various platforms, including its website and multiple social media channels.
Design system
Upon reviewing several brand books, we noticed that although the main concept was bold, different designers within the university interpreted and executed it differently over time.
In light of this inconsistency, we proposed the development of a design system concept. Through this process, we concluded that a website redesign was necessary to address the existing issues of inconsistency and lack of logical coherence. To effectively communicate this idea to stakeholders, we segmented the design system into Principles and Mechanics. This approach enabled us to validate the need for digital change and initiate collaborations with studios to accelerate the process.
Color principles
Color mechanics
Avatar principles
Avatar mechanics
Pages based on design system
Application process
Marketing Strategy
We encountered a similar visual inconsistency in our marketing materials. The diversity in design approaches was significant and prevalent across all social media platforms. To establish a more cohesive style, we organized visuals according to their intended purposes. This systematic categorization resulted in more uniform visual patterns across related social platforms.
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