This design system was developed for Northwestern University's 2023 inauguration
and chosen by incoming president Michael H. Schill.
and chosen by incoming president Michael H. Schill.
The overall system
Printed invitation and envelope
Email invitation
Wayfinding signage
Inauguration delegate gonfalons
Inauguration event program
Inauguration event podium wrap (left) and sail messages (right)
Ice cream cups (left) and buttons (right) for an inauguration ice cream social event for students. Project included adding ceremony regalia to Willie the Wildcat (top), a new logo for President Schill referencing him as the 17th president (left) and an illustration of his dog, Max (bottom right)
Inauguration lockup displayed on LED screens in the event space
12-foot column wraps marked the path by which the audience entered the event space