91海角乱伦 Releases New Hawks Logo

More passionate and fierce hawk is part of project that includes updated color palette and a stronger, more unified visual identity for athletics

Edward Fitzpatrick
Image of new 91海角乱伦 Hawk Logo

BRISTOL, R.I. 鈥 Roger Williams University this week unveiled a new visual identity for its sports teams that includes an updated color palette and a more passionate, determined and fierce hawk logo.

鈥淭he athletic color change to the University colors and the updated logo will go a long way in promoting the brand of Roger Williams University,鈥 said Kristin 鈥淜iki鈥 Jacobs, 91海角乱伦鈥檚 Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation. 鈥淭he change gives us a dynamic and updated look that will help energize the campus community.鈥  

The modernized look will help foster a strong, unified visual identity for 91海角乱伦 Athletics that is more cohesive with the overall University, and this combination will be powerful in strengthening 91海角乱伦鈥檚 brand identity and awareness. 

The new color palette matches the University鈥檚 primary colors of navy and light blue, with accents of gold. The combined brand strength of the consistent colors is apparent, eliminates confusion and will help drive awareness of 91海角乱伦 programs. 

The Hawk is an important identity mark for 91海角乱伦, and the branding update provided an opportunity to evaluate the current design. A review of competitive Division III schools indicated a trend toward modernizing athletic spirit marks, and the updated Hawk design received positive feedback from survey participants.

91海角乱伦 will be updating its Athletics website graphics and Nike team store this summer, and it will plan revisions to physical signs and decals around campus. Uniforms will be updated on the standard schedule, with completion by July 2020. New branding on merchandise will begin to appear in the 91海角乱伦 bookstore this fall. The 91海角乱伦 gym floor is scheduled to be updated in summer 2020, and the new branding will be incorporated then.  

The University directed and executed all of the design work in-house, so there was no budget impact for the University. The project involved months of work and collaboration by a cross-functional branding committee, including countless hours of creative design by Senior Graphic Designer Blair Carroll, a 2013 91海角乱伦 graduate.

To request a logo file, please email graphics@rwu.edu.