College Magazines, Brochures & Catalogs
Direct Axis’ graphic designers create college brochures and catalogs with rich and vibrant colors; strong and relevant visuals; and compelling and response-driven copy.
The college publication designs shown range from search books and view books, through sports media guides and marketing catalogs for the education industry.
Also shown are examples of self-mailers, event programs and campus guide books.
Our professional graphic designers will work with you to accentuate your unique attributes and add life to your activities, majors, student living, and sports. We’ll design pages that layout your information in easy-to-read segments that keep readers interested.
More than just graphic design, we offer planning, budgeting, copy writing, print production, and distribution via online or direct mail channels.
Sewickley Academy Annual Report: – A Visual Story of Excellence
Experience the Sewickley Academy Annual Report through the lens of exceptional design
To us, creating this Annual Report was regarded as more than just a financial document; we wanted a visual journey celebrating the academic achievements, vibrant community, and inspiring growth to stand out.
Key Features:
Elegant Design: Immerse yourself in a visually stunning presentation featuring high-quality photography, captivating illustrations, and thoughtful typography.
Data Visualization: Complex financial information is presented in an engaging and easy-to-understand format, showcasing the school’s fiscal responsibility and impact.
Student Voices: Hear directly from our students about their unique experiences and how Sewickly Academy has shaped their lives.
The catalog was produced for both print and digital distribution.
West Virginia University Graduate Programs Catalog Design
College of Business & Economics
WVU engaged our services to create their graduate programs catalog. The catalog includes 16 pages of information on their MBA offerings: Accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management, Economics, Forensic and Fraud Examination, Business Data Analytics, Business Cybersecurity Management and Healthcare.
The catalog was produced for digital distribution.
Sewickley Academy Magazine Design
Communications Device for the Premier Private School in Pittsburgh, PA
Sewickley Speaking is the magazine of Sewickley Academy. 48 Pages of informative articles and updates on the happenings of the school.
The magazine was produced for both printed and digital distribution.
Pitt Athletics Strategic Plan
A 5-Year Plan for Growth
The University of Pittsburgh’s Athletic Department needed a way to communicate their 5-year Strategic Plan. The oversized book (11” x 11”) contains glorious images of Pitt’s athletes juxtaposed with strategies, objectives and plans for the next 5 years. A digital version complimented the print media, which has a laminated soft touch cover. It’s silky and beautiful.
West Virginia University Business School Brochures
A Series of 4 Brochures
WVU hired us to create a 4-part series of brochures to highlight their Master of Science programs in Finance, Accountancy, Business (MBA) and Industrial Relations. Each brochure is a full-color 8-panel gatefold on silk stock.
Davis & Elkins College View Book
View Books that Capture the Attention of Prospective Students
When we designed Davis & Elkins’ over-sized view book we added a soft-touch coating. The feeling of the book immediately signals the holder that something is different about the college. Compelling images and fun statistics are used to move readers through the spreads.
Pitt’s Community Involvement Playbook
A Catalog of Off-The-Field Activities
The University of Pittsburgh hired us to create their Off-the-Field Playbook. It includes the many volunteer activities in which Pitt student athletes participate. Thirty two pages of fun and important causes are supported and described.
Sports Media Guides
University of Pittsburgh Athletics Brochures
Attract prospective college students with sports media guides that show off the exciting experiences available to student athletes. We can capture new photography or use your existing sports images to create brochures that beg for your student audience’s attention. We created 10 program brochures for Pitt, 3 samples are shown.
College Event Mailers
Homecoming Invitation and Registration Package
Looking to create a buzz about your event, but on a tight budget? Use a self-mailer brochure to communicate to your alumni and supporters. The lower-cost format immediately displays your message on the outer panel and includes a registration form and built-in reply envelope in one handy mailer.
College Campus Maps
Illustrated Bird’s-Eye View
Set your college campus apart by saying goodbye to the over-used online maps. Our one-of-a-kind illustrated maps give your campus unique character. They focus on buildings and green space while they eliminate useless details that distract the viewer.