Unifying Harvard D^3’s Digital Voice Across Platforms
Digital Branding & Social Campaign System
Timeline: Ongoing
My Role: Visual Design · Template Systems · Social Strategy Support
Overview
I led the design and execution of a unified visual identity and communication system for Harvard D³, spanning web, print, social media, and live events. Working closely with communications, alumni relations, and product teams, I built cohesive, scalable brand experiences for audiences ranging from internal stakeholders to 2,000+ attendees at global academic events.
From social campaigns to symposium signage, I owned the end-to-end creative process, ensuring brand consistency, design scalability, and measurable engagement across every touchpoint.
What I did
Visual Systems & Campaign Templates
Designed an extensive Figma component library for D³ communications, covering:
Social assets (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube)
Web graphics and email headers
Print materials (agendas, booklets, posters, signage)
Branded event collateral and roll-ups
Social Media Design & Paid Campaigns
Partnered with the social media manager to design high-performing organic and paid content across Meta, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Supported multilingual campaigns targeting global academic and industry audiences
Used Sprout Social for performance insights, trend analysis, and social listening to inform design iterations
Brand Manual & Identity Expansion
Audited and expanded the D³ brand manual, standardizing:
Typography systems
Grid and layout structures
Iconography and visual hierarchy
Created global brand lockups and identity extensions for partnerships and initiatives, including:
NOVA School of Business & Economics (Portugal)
University of Morocco
D³ Labs and internal research initiatives
Designed adaptable digital and print identity systems to support cross-cultural branding needs
Event Branding & Presentation Design
Led end-to-end creative for major Harvard and international events in collaboration with alumni relations, executive leadership, and event producers
Designed:
Print programs and editorial layouts
Speaker decks and presentation templates
Digital signage, venue wayfinding, and environmental graphics
Social promotional assets
Managed tight production timelines and international delivery across multiple time zones
Mentorship & Team Enablement
Mentored a junior designer and intern on layout best practices, accessibility, and system-based design
Built Figma starter kits for communications teams, interns, and social collaborators
Conducted design reviews and walkthroughs to support cross-functional asset requests and maintain quality standards
Impact
Rolled out a unified design language across all digital and physical platforms
Scaled D³’s visual identity across events with 2,000+ global attendees
Drove a 23% increase in social engagement through creative consistency and system-led design
Delivered brand-aligned campaigns and live experiences across 5+ countries and partner institutions
Notable events designed by me:
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01
Leading with AI Symposium
Harvard Business School, Boston, USA -
02
AI Elevate Summit
Dubai, UAE -
03
Gen AI Symposium
Harvard campus, Boston, USA -
04
GEM Symposium
Harvard Kennedy School, Boston, USA -
05
Cubies Innovation Awards
Harvard Business School, Boston, USA (D^3’s flagship innovation prize event)

