About Communications & Marketing
The College of Design communications team assists with the creation of visual materials as well as outreach to reporters, publicizing events, and sharing news and announcements. The communications team manages the CDes Weekly Newsletter, the College of Design website, the College of Design monitors in McNeal and Rapson Hall, and the College of Design social media accounts. The communications team also works closely with the University of Minnesota Office of Admissions to develop undergraduate recruitment materials.
College of Design Communications Team
- Akemi Graves, Director of Communications
- Shana Brownell, Communications Associate
Frequently Requested Materials
Website Update Request Inbox
Please email [email protected] to request any changes or updates to the College of Design website.
College of Design Newsletter/Social Media Inclusion
Fill out this newsletter submission form or email Akemi Graves [email protected] to have your news or student/staff/faculty opportunity considered for inclusion in the college-wide weekly newsletter. These submissions will also be considered for social media coverage on CDes channels.
Graphic Dimensions for Event Promotion
- Digital displays in McNeal and Rapson Halls
- 1920 x 870 px (jpg, png, gif, tiff, or mp4)
- Instagram feed post
- 1080 x 1350 px (jpg, png, mp4)
- Instagram story post
- 1080 x 1920 px (jpg, png, mp4)
- Facebook and LinkedIn
- 940 x 788 px (jpg, png, mp4)
- Standard flyer/poster for print
- Letter, 8.5 x 11"
- Legal, 8.5 x 14"
- Tabloid, 11 x 17"
Digital Displays
The Digital Display Signage Google folder includes downloadable templates and documentation for the public digital displays located in McNeal and Rapson Halls.
College of Design Email Lists
Access all college-wide email lists for the College of Design as well as departmental and office email addresses.
College of Design Writing Style Guide
Unsure of the proper grammar or styling for your content? Download or reference our collegiate style guide for information about abbreviations, punctuation, and more.
Logos & Wordmarks
The Logos & Wordmarks Google folder includes downloadable files for various College of Design logos and departmental/unit wordmarks as well as a usage guide.
Letterheads & Templates
The Templates Google folder includes downloadable files for College of Design branded letterhead, powerpoints, emails, signs, cards, and more.
College of Design Drupal Guide
The College of Design Drupal Guide provides an overview of the college's website including information on how to edit existing pages and create news ones.
