University of Denver | Pardee Institute

For the sixth year, Eighty2degrees was asked to design the University of Denver’s Annual Review for the Josef Korbel School of International Studies Frederick S. Pardee Institute for International Futures. Each year, the review highlights key findings and research in the international development space. 

As my fourth consecutive year working with the Pardee Institute, I used the University of Denver’s updated branding to shape the direction of the review in new and innovative ways.

My role: design & direction

Designed at Eighty2degrees | Creative direction by Ambica Prakash & Hannah Fichandler | Cover concept and illustration by Chris Gash

The 2024–2025 review built on themes of knowledge and data-sharing, and increasing clarity, which were explored on the cover. Linework fans out create connection between imagery and content, emphasizing the importance of sharing information.

Stark red and gold pull from DU’s primary brand, which aid in creating bold and dynamic layouts throughout the review. Collage-style black and white and monotone imagery allow more room for photos throughout to highlight the Pardee Institute’s human-centric approach.

In the 2023–2024 review, the quilt motif on the cover highlights the notion of “many parts, one whole”. The body of the report continues the theme through geometric quilt-like shapes, people-forward imagery, and a flexible grid which works with DU’s various types of content.

A DU-forward color palette is brand proud, yet utilizes their secondary accent colors to create distinction between sections for a stronger navigational experience.

The 2022–2023 review touches on themes of growing complexities and long-term change. On the cover, trees are made up of expanding venn diagrams with deepening roots. The interior of the review includes the overlapping circle motif and serif typography to bring an organic softness to an otherwise structured grid.

Floods of fully saturated color draw from the cover, and create distinct experiences in each section.