We develop and maintain the design standards for University of Adelaide branded communications.
We work with staff across the University and external suppliers to deliver design materials that are on-brand, effective and engaging.
There are four approved approaches to the design of University branded materials. Refer to the Creative development and approval process for details.
Marketing & Communications manages a suite of design templates that may be appropriate for your design needs. You'll find these on the University's Brand Standards website.
If you need a custom design and want to access design services through Marketing & Communications, please complete the Creative services briefing sheet and email it to your contact in the Marketing & Communications team. Please refer to the rates and scheduling section of the Marketing & Communications website (under Make a Request) for details on associated costs and timeframes.
Need help? If this is your first time writing a creative brief, see the Guide to completing a great creative brief, speak to your Faculty marketing contact or a member of the Marketing & Communications team.
To ensure the University's Brand Standards are upheld, MC reviews and approves University branded communications and promotional materials.
Refer to the Creative development and approval process for guidance on when to seek approval of branded materials.
Designed materials, including final artwork and production details, should be emailed to brandapprovals@adelaide.edu.au.
If your project involves design and you're not sure where to start, speak to the Marketing & Communications team or your Faculty marketing contact.
Marketing & Communications provides art direction across all communication channels and platforms, including advertising, promotional banners and signage, digital artwork, online and print publications to name a few.
To simplify the design process, we've created a range of templates to help you produce your marketing communications in line with the University's Brand Standards.
Office & Stationery
The Office & Stationery page on the University's Brand Standards website has downloadable Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates for commonly used office items.
Promotional Material
For help with the creation of booklets, brochures, banners, flyers and posters, please complete the Creative Services briefing sheet.
For more information, please read the Creative development & approval process document.
We maintain a Photo library of University photographs that you can use in your marketing and communications materials.
If you can't find a suitable image and wish to book a photography service, contact us and we can provide guidance and put you in contact with the University's preferred photographers.
See the Photoshoot guidelines for help and the Talent release form for use during your photo shoot.
One of our key services to the University community is the management of our corporate and visual identity.
We provide advice on using the brand and visual identity elements: University logo, imagery, colours and corporate fonts.
Visit the University Brand Standards website for more details.
We maintain relationships with preferred suppliers to meet the University's production needs. This includes:
We can help ensure you're getting a competitive price with a quality supplier.
If you need to access printing services, please contact the Marketing & Communications team.
You can submit a request by completing the Creative services briefing sheet. For more information about the University's creative development process, visit the Toolkit page and browse by the category 'Design'.