Tulane Institue on Water Resources Law & Policy

Marketing & Brand Guide

Role:

Role:

Interactive Designer

Tools:

Tools:

Figma, Indesign

Duration:

Duration:

16 weeks

Project Overview:

As part of the Tulane Media + Design Capstone, our team collaborated with The Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy to enhance its brand presence and outreach. We developed a new branding package, website redesign, social media content, press materials, and an event strategy to increase visibility among policymakers and donors. Through research and strategic planning, we delivered a comprehensive marketing solution to strengthen the Institute’s impact and engagement.

Key Contributions:

  • Designed a new logo and visual identity for the Institute.

  • Developed a comprehensive brand and marketing guide for consistency across platforms.

  • Led the website redesign, improving navigation, accessibility, and engagement.

  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to align branding with strategic goals.

Design Solutions:

  • Rebranding: Modernized the logo, color palette, and typography for stronger brand recognition.

  • Website Redesign: Created a clean, intuitive layout that improves navigation and accessibility.

  • Marketing Strategy: Developed a cohesive social media, PR, and content plan to increase engagement.

Final Deliverable:

We created a comprehensive brand and marketing guide outlining the new visual identity, website strategy, and communication plan. View the full document below:

Reflection & Key Takeaways

  • Collaboration with a real client was valuable, reinforcing the importance of aligning design with business goals.

  • A strong brand identity isn’t just about the logo and colors—it’s about ensuring consistent messaging, tone, and marketing strategies across platforms.

  • Creating a brand and marketing guide meant thinking about how the organization would use these assets long-term. This required developing clear guidelines that would allow future teams to maintain brand consistency.

©

Meredith Winchell

2025

©

Meredith Winchell

2025

©

Meredith Winchell

2025

©

Meredith Winchell

2025