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Royal Roads University Higher Education Visual Identity and Advertising campaigns
The challenge
Royal Roads University produced high-impact graduates, but awareness lagged. The challenge was to communicate what made the University distinct and build relevance year after year, while positioning the school as the top choice for ambitious mid-career professionals.
CEOs for classmates at RRU
The solution
Over a long-standing partnership, annual campaigns balanced consistency with creative evolution. Messaging positioned Royal Roads as the choice for motivated, self-directed learners ready to challenge themselves and grow their impact.

A simple square, inspired by the pixels in the logo, became the foundation of a flexible visual system. Paired with bold colour and concise messaging, it created a distinctive presence that reinforced the university’s different approach to education.
The work spanned both tactical and high-profile moments — from magazine ads and digital campaigns to airport stunt takeovers and even a transit shelter transformed into a community book-share.
Over time, the toolkit expanded into a broader set of graphic shapes, creating more range while staying true to the brand’s established identity. As media shifted increasingly digital, the messaging evolved to emphasize purpose-driven learning and the development of thoughtful changemakers.
Created while working at WILL
Creative Director: Lisa Lebedovich
Strategy & Brand Team: Nicola Poskitt & Ute Preusse
Designer & Art Director: Jenn HIcks
Copywriter: Katie Holmes & Luke Devlin
Producer: Shannon Cherry
Video Production: Kiddo Films
Photography: Osborne Macharia, Lindsay Siu
Motion: Jesse Shaw
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