Graphic Design for Inclusive Marketing Social Media
Project scope
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Graphic design Branding & style guidesSkills
target audience content curation brand management graphic design content strategy social media content marketing social media researchThroughout the project, learners will develop the skills and expertise needed to create social media templates tailored for Le Code Switch Inclusive Marketing Agency. By the end of the project, they will have designed templates specifically intended for use on Instagram, encompassing a variety of formats, including carousels, stories, and regular posts. These templates will not only be visually appealing but will also align with Le Code Switch's values of inclusivity and diversity, effectively conveying the agency's message and objectives through compelling and engaging social media content. This project equips learners with the practical knowledge and tools to contribute to Le Code Switch's social media presence, ensuring it resonates with their target audience and promotes inclusivity in the marketing industry.
To achieve the project goal of creating social media templates for Le Code Switch Inclusive Marketing Agency, learners will need to complete a series of tasks. Here's an outline of the key tasks involved in this project:
Research and Analysis:
Conduct research to understand Le Code Switch's brand, values, and target audience.
Analyze the current social media presence and content strategy of the agency.
Define Objectives:
Identify the specific goals and objectives for the social media templates, such as promoting inclusivity, diversity, and the agency's services.
Template Design:
Create visually appealing templates for various Instagram formats, including carousels, stories, and regular posts.
Ensure that the templates reflect inclusivity and diversity in design, imagery, and messaging.
Branding Consistency:
Create Le Code Switch's brand guidelines, including colors, fonts, and logo usage.
Content Creation:
Generate or curate content that can be used within the templates, such as images, illustrations.
Engagement Elements:
Include elements that encourage audience engagement, such as calls to action or interactive features.
Accessibility Considerations:
Ensure that the templates are accessible to a wide range of users, including those with disabilities.
Testing and Review:
Test the templates on different devices and platforms to ensure they display correctly.
Seek feedback from team members or stakeholders to make necessary adjustments.
Documentation:
Create documentation or guidelines for using the templates effectively.
Presentation:
Present the designed templates and strategy to the project team or Le Code Switch for review and approval.
Implementation and Monitoring:
Once approved, implement the templates in Le Code Switch's social media channels.
Monitor their performance and make adjustments as needed based on engagement metrics.
Training:
If required, provide training to the agency's social media team or relevant personnel on how to use the templates effectively.
Final Deliverables:
Submit the final set of social media templates for use by Le Code Switch.
By successfully completing these tasks, learners will contribute to the creation of social media templates that align with the agency's goals, effectively communicate its values, and engage the target audience in a way that promotes inclusivity in the marketing industry.
To support learners in the project of creating social media templates for Le Code Switch Inclusive Marketing Agency, various forms of assistance and resources can be provided.
Here are examples of the support that can be offered:
1. Staff Time and Guidance:
- Access to experienced staff or mentors who can provide guidance, answer questions, and offer feedback throughout the project.
2. Branding Guidelines:
- Access to Le Code Switch's assets to ensure that learners can maintain brand consistency.
3. Analytics Tools:
- Access to or recommendations for social media analytics tools to monitor the performance of templates.
4. Review and Feedback Sessions:
- Scheduled review sessions with mentors or project leads to provide feedback on learners' template designs.
5. Data and Insights:
- Access to relevant data and insights about Le Code Switch's target audience and previous social media performance, if available.
Providing this support will help learners successfully complete the project while ensuring that the social media templates effectively communicate Le Code Switch's values and engage the target audience in an inclusive manner.
About the company
Our mission at Le Code Switch is to make inclusive marketing the norm and the standard, empower our clients to benefit from connecting authentically to diverse audiences, and, most importantly, ensure diverse people feel seen, heard, welcomed, and represented.
Values
Centring DEI – Intentionally and unapologetically prioritizing the inclusion of diverse people, voices, and perspectives in the teams we build, the organizations we serve, and the work we produce to ensure that every industry we touch becomes more equitable
Embracing Difference – honouring diverse identities, cultures, perspectives, and experiences and celebrating the way those differences inspire the innovation, creativity, and social cohesion that make society richer.
Shifting Narratives – transforming the way that equity-seeking groups are considered and represented in marketing, communications by challenging the stereotypes, dispelling the myths, and dismantling the biases that harm and exclude marginalized communities.
Inviting Collaboration – partnering with diverse marketing professionals and stakeholders to create marketing and communications strategies and materials that don’t just speak to unserved and underserved communities but center their voices and lived experiences.
Prioritizing Representation – redefining our industry’s best practices to ensure that underserved and unserved communities are not an afterthought but intentionally considered and represented in both marketing and communications materials and on the teams that create them.