Design

Need a poster designed for an upcoming event? Looking to create a brochure or social graphic for your department? You have a few options when it comes to designing marketing collateral.

 

Design Your Own

This might be the most viable option if:

• You or someone in your department has the capability and expertise in platforms like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Canva
• The collateral is for a smaller audience, e.g. a class of students or fewer than 50 people

Please always follow the guidelines as presented on these pages, including proper usage of Colby logos, colors, fonts, etc. We also offer a number of pre-made templates you can customize for your needs. The Office of Communications can review the final design for feedback and to ensure your piece aligns with Colby brand standards.

 

Submit a Request

The Office of Communications has a team of designers available for ad hoc design requests. Submit the form below and provide as much detail as possible:

• Format
• Size
• Audience
• Purpose
• Calls-to-action
• URL links
• Photos
• Content
• Examples of inspiration
• Deadline
• If a printed material, who will handle printing?

This allows our team to fully scope out the project. 

Please submit requests as early as possible. Smaller projects can take anywhere from 4 business days to two weeks, whereas larger projects can take anywhere from 3-4 weeks depending on scope. If the Communications Office is not able to fulfill your request, we will recommend a freelance designer and can coordinate hand-off. 

Submit a Design Request

 

Hire a Vendor

We have vetted a variety of reputable designers, both locally and nationally. Design costs will be invoiced back to your department. 

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