UCL
Festival of Engineering
Hope created the comprehensive branding and visual platform for the highly successful UCL Festival of Engineering, which attracted over 7,000 attendees across six London boroughs and engaged students from more than 50 schools, including a connection to the International Space Station.
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UCL Engineering planned an ambitious public festival to showcase engineering innovations and inspire the next generation, with events scheduled across multiple London locations and a special connection to the International Space Station.
The challenge
The festival needed cohesive branding and promotional materials that would effectively communicate over 75 diverse events to different audiences, drive attendance, and maintain a consistent identity across all touchpoints.
Our solution
We developed a comprehensive branding and visual platform that unified the festival’s extensive programming. The creative solution included:
• A distinctive brand identity that captured the innovative spirit of engineering
• Consistent visual assets deployed across digital channels including web and social media
• Print collateral, signage, and staging materials that reinforced the brand at physical events
The campaign helped achieve remarkable engagement results, including:
• Over 7,000 attendees across six London boroughs
• Students participating from more than 50 schools
• Sell-out audiences for many events
• A unique connection with the International Space Station
The festival successfully made a tangible social impact by inspiring young people about engineering while raising UCL Engineering’s profile across London communities.
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"The Festival was a huge success. Super engaged audiences, enthused academics and wonderful social impact. This really wouldn’t have been possible without the superb branding and messaging you delivered – it has been a game changer in getting everyone on board."
Professor Clare Elwell Vice Dean for Impact, UCL Engineering
"Huge thanks for delivering such legendary design, creative and insight for the Festival of Engineering 2024 – we're sure this will go down in history as being one of the most distinctive and impressive campaigns UCL has ever run!"
Chris Neil Head of the Digital Innovation Unit, UCL Engineering