Webster University DEI Conference
Project: 10th Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference | 2026
Designed graphics and led art direction for Webster University’s 10th annual Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Conference.Developed the overall visual direction around the 2026 conference theme, The Audacity to Persist:
Reclaiming Space, Voice, and Justice.Created a design approach intended to support the conference’s purpose of providing a safe space for people to share their experiences and learn from one another.
Problem: Creating a Strong Visual Presence After a Year of Cancellation
The conference had been canceled the previous year, creating a need for a strong marketing presence
for its return.The overall design needed to align with the conference theme while clearly communicating its message.
The conference needed to attract a significant audience through clear and impactful visual communication.
Role: Graphic Designer & Art Director
Led the art direction and overall design direction for the conference.
Used Webster’s brand colors—blue, orange, and gold—to highlight significant content.
Used the color palette to represent the diverse communities the conference seeks to highlight.
Developed bold headline typography paired with an orange arrow as a visual representation of underrepresented communities having the audacity to persist in reclaiming space, voice, and justice.
Designed graphics to support the conference’s marketing presence.
Duration: 2025–2026
Designed and provided art direction for Webster University’s 10th annual DEI Conference in 2026.
Audience: Webster University & Broader Communities
People attending the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference.
Individuals interested in sharing experiences and learning from others.
Diverse and underrepresented communities highlighted through the conference’s theme and messaging.
Outcome: Increased Registration, Sponsorship & Media Reach
Conference registrations increased 55% compared to the previous year.
Sponsorships increased 17% compared to the previous year.
Media coverage reached nearly 6.5 million people.
The conference returned with a strong visual and marketing presence following its cancellation the
previous year.
