SFU

How do you use a culture of unconventional thinking to build your brand?

SFU is an exciting university where a stimulating and committed culture lives and breathes every day. But so much of their brand only lived internally. With a new Brand DNA in place, and after extensive stakeholder engagement across their three campuses and eight faculties, we refined their brand architecture, created a succinct external expression and designed a distinctive brand identity system.

What we did

  • Positioning
  • Brand architecture
  • Identity system
  • Messaging
  • Tone of voice
  • Advertising
SFU 'OUTSIDE THINKING' brand idea and manifesto

Brand Idea. OUTSIDE THINKING. Manifesto - Outside the classroom. Outside the status quo. Outside the traditional. Outside is where the change takes place. Step outside familiar boundaries, and engage the world head-on. Because making a difference outside, also makes a difference in you. So go ahead, think outside. We'll meet you there.

SFU Continuing Studies posters promoting impact, connection, and voice.
SFU Spirit Shop and Book Store tote bag with bold design.
Red backpack and T-shirt with SFU and Canada’s Engaged University logos.
SFU Canada track banner with red and white design and logo.
SFU sports campaign poster with leaf logo and athlete images.