Graphic design

Core campaigns and materials 

There are professional graphic designers within the Communications team who work on a range of key campaigns throughout the year. Colleagues in External Relations can contact Communications at communications-support@york.ac.uk to discuss graphic design requirements.

Other designs and requests

For large and small-scale projects elsewhere in the University, Design and Print Solutions offer design services covering everything from bespoke visual concepts to typesetting text and creating infographics.

Design and Print Solutions charges a fee for their work, which will vary depending on the scope and complexity of the request.

• Explore Design and Print Solutions' portfolio (designprintsolutions.co.uk)
• Request a quote (designprintsolutions.co.uk)

Create your own branded graphics

You can create your own branded digital signage, social media posts and print posters using the templates available on the brand platform. These templates have been crafted by the University's graphic designers to allow you to easily create striking, branded graphics that effectively convey your message for the channel you're using.

• Using Studio (digital) templates (brand platform)
• Using print templates (brand platform)

The brand platform is available to staff only. If you're a student looking to create university-branded content, please email communications-support@york.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.

Logos

A consistent visual approach to logos provides both clarity and creates greater brand recognition.

Department logos

Logos for departments, schools and faculties should use a University of York sub-logo. Our sub-logos communicate equality and identify each of them as part of the University, through a fixed visual relationship between name and University logo.

Co-branding and partner logos

We have created a clear co-brand architecture to identify the University’s relation to both internal and external partners and affiliates. Our co-brand architecture should be used by any York entities with reason to have their own logo or visual identity.

If you have any additional queries regarding logo design, contact communications-support@york.ac.uk.