Collegiate approached us in need of a complete transformation for SPARK, their alumni magazine, and various brand components. We jumped at the challenge.
01

our first steps

The overhaul process began with lots of Q&A, developing concept work, and presenting directly to their board. Our ideas were well received and with a little fine-tuning we were on our way.

rough draft example layout of a magazine
icons of two commuters talking two each other with text bubbles
02

full-speed ahead

We worked hand-in-hand with the Editor to give this pillar of the Collegiate community a completely new vibe, then developed a streamlined process with their Communications team to cut hours and cost as each issue hit the press.

53%

faster production time

47%

of budgeted hours used

37%

less revision rounds

Their Communications team encouraged us to experiment with new design trends during our first few releases of SPARK. (You don’t need to ask us twice.)

Alumni spread inside Collegiate School's SPARK magazine
magazine spread of athletic section

As each edition comes to life, we truly love featuring different aesthetics and layout techniques, all while staying within the established Collegiate brand.

two magazine spreads for Collegiate School's SPARK magazine
SPARK magazine logo
SPARK magazine logo
SPARK magazine with a picture of a yellow and orange sunset on the cover
SPARK magazine with a picture of a collage of people on the cover
SPARK magazine with a picture of yellow flowers on the cover
03

history in the making

Two years later, we’ve completed seven issues of the magazine and will complete two more this year.