Detroit PEER
Detroit PEER (Partnership for Education Equity and Research) is a university-based center connecting educators, researchers, and community stakeholders to improve student outcomes in Detroit. I was commissioned to develop a cohesive visual identity and support their public-facing communications through report templates and a customized web platform.
I designed the visual identity, developed report and presentation templates, and built a taxonomy-driven website in WordPress to make the department’s research and resources accessible to stakeholders, other researchers and the public.
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My strategy was to approach the project as a design system challenge. The visual identity needed to communicate complex educational data clearly across technical reports with variable content, presentations, and the web. The color system was extended for use on the custom website, extending into a complete taxonomy of topics and resource types for ease of research. To ensure longevity, the site was structured for usability and clarity on the front and back ends, prioritizing both the user and the administrator.
The identity and website created a consistent, professional, and accessible platform for Detroit PEER. Reports and resources can now be published efficiently, and public users can navigate new initiatives, research data and departmental content with ease.
Detroit PEER (Partnership for Education Equity and Research) is a university-based center connecting educators, researchers, and community stakeholders to improve student outcomes in Detroit. I was commissioned to develop a cohesive visual identity and support their public-facing communications through report templates and a customized web platform.
I designed the visual identity, developed report and presentation templates, and built a taxonomy-driven website in WordPress to make the department’s research and resources accessible to stakeholders, other researchers and the public.
My strategy was to approach the project as a design system challenge. The visual identity needed to communicate complex educational data clearly across technical reports with variable content, presentations, and the web. The color system was extended for use on the custom website, extending into a complete taxonomy of topics and resource types for ease of research. To ensure longevity, the site was structured for usability and clarity on the front and back ends, prioritizing both the user and the administrator.
The identity and website created a consistent, professional, and accessible platform for Detroit PEER. Reports and resources can now be published efficiently, and public users can navigate new initiatives, research data and departmental content with ease.
