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ARE-U Brand Identity

ARE-U Brand Identity

In 2023, DC Public Schools launched Antiracist Educator University (ARE-U) to advance equity and antiracism across the school system. ARE-U is a professional learning experience designed to build a visible, strong community of antiracist champions across DCPS. ARE-U provides educators with opportunities to engage in shared learning, build their capacity for antiracist leadership, and support efforts to improve the educational experiences of all students of color.

The vision of ARE-U is to create an empowered community of ARE-U champions who, through learning and commitment, create an environment in which opportunity gaps are eliminated and barriers to academic and social success are removed.

MMD was hired to create a brand identity for the new initiative, working with the Equity Strategy & Programming team within the Office of School Improvement and Support in DCPS. To create the brand identity, MMD took inspiration from the many beautiful streets of the nation's capital, which also represent a colorful tapestry of multicultural journeys. The strong typography, bright color palette and iconic "U" mark represent the multidimensional experiences inherent in the public school system and the city at large.

Location

Washington, DC, USA

Client

DC Public Schools DCPS

Status

Project Type

Branding

Area

Total Built-Up Area

Year

2023

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ARE-U Brand Identity

Client
DC Public Schools DCPS
industry
Education
Services
Brand Identity, Digital Asset Design, Publication Design
Year
2023

In 2023, DC Public Schools launched Antiracist Educator University (ARE-U) to advance equity and antiracism across the school system. ARE-U is a professional learning experience designed to build a visible, strong community of antiracist champions across DCPS. ARE-U provides educators with opportunities to engage in shared learning, build their capacity for antiracist leadership, and support efforts to improve the educational experiences of all students of color.

The vision of ARE-U is to create an empowered community of ARE-U champions who, through learning and commitment, create an environment in which opportunity gaps are eliminated and barriers to academic and social success are removed.

MMD was hired to create a brand identity for the new initiative, working with the Equity Strategy & Programming team within the Office of School Improvement and Support in DCPS. To create the brand identity, MMD took inspiration from the many beautiful streets of the nation's capital, which also represent a colorful tapestry of multicultural journeys. The strong typography, bright color palette and iconic "U" mark represent the multidimensional experiences inherent in the public school system and the city at large.

"ARE-U encouraged me to investigate my own privileges and biases and to understand how they contribute to systemic racism."- Participant 
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