2025
Designed by Brian Nolan, Jess Whelan, Holly Smyth, Keith Byrne and Aisling Quinlan at Detail. Design Studio
Photography: Al Higgins
Categories: Identity
Industry: Education
Website: mydublincollege.ie/
A new name and visual identity have been created for Further Education and Training (FET) across the Dublin region. Inspired by the idea of Limitless Learning, Dublin College brings together more than 80,000 learners, 32 centres, over 1,000 staff, and a wide network of partners under one future-focused brand. It reflects a shared commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and opportunity, supporting learners throughout their educational, professional, and personal journeys.
The Dublin College identity expresses the transformative power of education as a bridge between learning and success. At its core is a distinctive logo symbolising pathways, progress, and key life transitions, supported by the college network.
Bold yet flexible, the design system works across digital and print platforms, creating a sense of movement that mirrors the learner journey. The uniformity in brand application builds equity and recognition across the college network while also allowing local brand development to reflect each centre's unique offerings. Photography guidelines focus on real people and authentic learning experiences, celebrating the variety and diversity at the heart of Dublin College.
More than a visual refresh, the identity represents a belief that education empowers everyone to go Further Together — a confident statement of ambition, creativity, and collaboration shaping the future of learning in Dublin.