Design Brief for:
West Valley Virtual Fashion Show Logo
2021 Theme: The Art of Creation
Fashion Show/Brand Statement
The annual Fashion Show at West Valley College is a big deal at West Valley College. While the
Fashion Department is at the heart of the show it typically draws on the student talent of the
other design disciplines to help realize the event. In the past architecture students have
designed the runway, interior design students have provided a VIP reception hour prior to the
show, and digital media students have provided video projections for the runway and harnessed
Bay Area fashion bloggers to promote and report on the event.
The Cilker School’s ongoing partnership with Content Magazine (2019 and 2020) provided
inspiring coverage that featured profiles of each fashion student who participated in the show.
https://www.content-magazine.com/articles/wv-fashion-2020/
The fashion show over the years, therefore, has earned a reputation for showcasing emerging
talent and is a stepping stone for graduating fashion students to launch their careers. The
fashion show typically hires professional models, a professional runway producer and a
professional DJ so the show is slick, professional and very exciting to watch. The fashion lines
developed by the students are, however, the main attraction, and their work reflects the fashion
program’s commitment to excellence in apparel design.
Background – Where will the logo be featured?
The logo will be featured (print, web, and projected format) in:
● videos that will document the fashion student’s work experience (getting ready for the
show).
● a photo shoot (still shots featuring the models wearing the actual garments).
● the Runway Videos that will replace the in person fashion show event.
● possibly featured as a backdrop for fashion students to be photographed in front of.
Aspiration for how the Logo will Communicate
● Ultimately, when realized the logo should be cool, professional and polished and fit the
theme: Art of Creation.
● Communicate process of creation rather than end product.