Brunel University London Design Strategy

This case study details how Brunel University, a London-based university, refreshed its design framework to reverse a trend of declining student numbers.

Brunel University London Design Strategy

Agency: Brand Ethos & Reason Design

Our increase in student numbers has renewed our confidence in ourselves, and our institution. Morale is definitely up.

Professor Andrew George, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and International) Brunel University London

Executive summary

The design strategy has reignited our growth. We are delighted with the turnaround

Helen Coleman, Director of marketing, communications and student recruitment Brunel University London

£9.45m fee income boosted in 2015

350 extra students

Brunel University London is ranked 10th among London's universities.

Across all UK universities, even in the face of numerous challenges, there has...

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