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Branding & Design

Location: United States
Experience Type: Forage: Employer Projects & Challenges
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Unlock your creativity in the world of modern brand design

Welcome to the Forage Branding & Design Simulation!

We’re excited to have you join us for an immersive, hands-on journey into the world of modern branding and creative design. Whether you’re curious about how brands build meaningful connections or you’re eager to flex your own creative muscles, this program is your launchpad. 

Over the course of four engaging tasks, you’ll step into the shoes of a creative team member, work with inspiring brands, and develop real-world skills in research, collaboration, design, and community engagement. You’ll also get the chance to create original content, ranging from moodboards to social media posts, all within a supportive, interactive environment. 

Get ready to learn, experiment, and show off your unique perspective as you discover what it takes to build a brand that resonates.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Brand and Authenticity
    Discover the story behind the brand and what makes it shine.

    • Brand Strategy
    • Brand Analysis
    • Brand Communication
  • Product Design and Craft
    Bring a new product idea to life through design and creativity.

    • Design Proposals
    • Design Review
    • Visual Design
  • Digital Marketing
    Match influencers to values and shape a winning social strategy.

    • Influencer Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
  • Community Building
    Craft an event concept that captures attention and builds excitement.

    • Event Planning
    • Marketing
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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Forage Academy
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Robert H. Smith School of Business
2570 Van Munching Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-1815

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