Wall Murals: New Administration Building

Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Cropped in view of the COM Admissions and Records department mural. Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Cropped in view of the COM Admissions and Records department mural. Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

The COM Admissions and Records department mural measuring 14ft wide by 7ft tall. Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Cropped in view of the Student Success Center department mural. Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

The COM Financial Aid department mural measuring almost 11ft wide by 7ft tall. Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

The COM Student Success Center department mural measuring 22ft wide by 7ft tall. Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

The COM Student Success Center department mural measuring 22ft wide by 7ft tall. Copyright 2023 College of the Mainland.

THE NEED
College of the Mainland’s new Administration Building needed 6 engaging large-scale wall murals to not only designate each respective department, but also convey the heart of the college’s spirit. Wall areas were 7ft tall and ranged from 11 feet to over 21 feet long.

MY APPROACH
Working with executive leadership, the direction of each mural was discussed to illustrate reflections of success and how to best capture the college spirit. I conceptualized ideas for each wall where designs would compliment the existing space and the interior architecture while providing unique wayfinding cues. Imagery included student photos, programs and activities, various elements of campus architecture and simplistic motivational phrases.

THE RESULT
The wall murals received praise for successfully identifying each administrative department, beautifying and enhancing the experience of the space, reflecting the positive culture of COM and engaging students and visitors as they navigated the building.

MY ROLE
Research, brand strategy, design thinking, environmental student experience considerations, copywriting, graphic design, project management, vendor management

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