Black background with white geometric mountain-like lines, and text that reads 'Mulgrave School, The International School of Vancouver'. 
ART DIRECTION | PHOTO RETOUCHING | WEBSITE DESIGN | EXTERIOR SIGNAGE | BRAND IDENTITY | WAYFINDING SYSTEMS

Mulgrave INTERNATIONAL school
west vancouver, bc · canada

Mulgrave School (The International School of Vancouver) is a gender inclusive, secular IB World School. As an independent day school with a reputation for academic excellence and for providing a broad, holistic education, they offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 in a spectacular West Vancouver setting.

design rationales can be found with each project

Modern building with curved architectural design, glass windows, and wooden accents, illuminated at dusk.

CLASS of 2022·GRAD CONVOCATION

The Mulgrave School 2022 graduation identity uses overlapping numerals as the central motif to symbolize unity, transition, and collective achievement. A vibrant gradient palette of warm to cool tones conveys energy, diversity, and progression, while clean sans-serif typography ensures modernity and legibility. The system applies consistently across large-scale signage, print collateral, and editorial layouts through structured grids, balanced white space, and clear typographic hierarchy, maintaining readability while reinforcing brand cohesion. The result is a flexible, scalable visual identity that communicates celebration and forward momentum while aligning with Mulgrave’s international and progressive ethos.

A stage with a large screen displaying the text 'Mulgrave School Convocation Ceremony 2022' with colorful numbers '2022' on a white background, surrounded by dark walls and empty seats.
School gate with a sign congratulating the class of 2022, featuring a rainbow-colored number 22 and a logo for Mulgrave School, a private international school in Vancouver.
Open booklet on a wooden table with a convocation schedule on the left page and a congratulatory message with a man sitting and pointing on the right page.
A vertical graduation announcement flyer for Mulgrave School's class of 2022, featuring a group photo of students in caps and gowns, colorful graphics, and text about their academic journey.

MEET US IN THE MIDDLE · CAMPAIGN

The "Meet Us in the Middle" campaign was designed to support recruitment for Grades 6 to 9 at Mulgrave School by clearly communicating the value of its Middle School program. The design features real students on a bright blue background with playful line illustrations representing academics, arts, and extracurriculars to highlight student identity and exploration. A bold, clean typographic hierarchy emphasizes key messaging, while concise content outlines program benefits such as small class sizes, dedicated staff, and a focus on wellbeing. The campaign balances visual appeal and clarity, aiming to engage both students and parents while aligning with Mulgrave’s brand.

yearbook

The 2021–2022 Mulgrave School yearbook was designed around the concept of journey and transition, visually represented by a paper plane that guides the reader through the book. The cover and internal spreads use a clean, cloud-filled sky motif with soft gradients that shift from day to sunset, symbolizing growth, movement, and new horizons. The paper plane’s flight path weaves across pages and section dividers, creating continuity and a sense of narrative progression. Holographic typography for the year "2022" adds a celebratory touch, while maintaining a modern, light aesthetic that reflects the optimism and creativity of the graduating class.

Open book with a sky background, a paper airplane, clouds at the bottom, and the words 'We've got places to go' with a dashed flight path.
Open book with a pastel-colored sky background, clouds at the bottom, and a white paper airplane flying through the sky with a dashed trail.

Cypress magazine

cypress magazine is mulgrave’s annual publication, released to the community at the completion of every school year.

Garden Party GALA

in early may 2022, more than 400 members of the Mulgrave community gathered for a for a garden party themed gala at the Fairmont Hotel vancouver. attendees were treated to incredible student performances, games, and raffles. Through the gala’s fundraising efforts, more than $550,000 was raised (an increase of 72% compared to the previous year). the proceeds of which go towards mulgrave’s scholarship programme, allowing continued support to deserving students who can now join the community without financial barriers.

A flyer for Mulgrave's annual fundraising gala featuring floral design and event sponsors.
A white plate with a slightly distressed gold rim, a gold fork on the left, a gold knife on the right, a gray napkin underneath the plate, and greenery in the top right corner. A navy blue menu card with white floral design on top and gold text, listing a school garden party dinner menu.
An advertisement for a scholarship raffle featuring a silver wristwatch with a white dial and Roman numerals, surrounded by white flowers and including a QR code in the bottom right corner.

athletic and PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE | MURALs + signage

These large-scale murals for Mulgrave School’s athletic and Performing Arts Centre were designed to energize the space and visually communicate the core values of the arts program: Explore, Create, Express, Perform, and the atheltics program: character, heart, confidence. The bold typography anchors the composition, while flowing musical staves and notes add rhythm and movement across the wall, symbolizing artistic progression and creative flow. The layered use of vibrant lines—yellow, blue, and teal—adds visual depth and references the school’s brand palette, unifying the message with its identity. the murals turn transitional hallways into a celebration of student success, creativity and performance.

Indoor basketball court with a glass wall that has the words 'INSPIRING EXCELLENCE' cut out. The court has wooden flooring and is well-lit.
Interior of a building with four large vertical banners featuring black-and-white photos of athletes and athletes' hands reaching for a ball, with words 'IT TAKES', 'CHARACTER', 'HEART', and 'CONFIDENCE' written on them, and colorful abstract lines.
Glass entrance to a building with a sign that reads 'Inspiring Excellence in Education and Life,' showing a staircase, a poster of a dog character, and an emergency exit sign.
Wall mural featuring diverse performers in dance, music, and disability, with dynamic lines and the words 'Explore, Release, Inspire, Connect, Delight'.