

by Marisa Castengera
UGA Logo and Trademark Protections
We’re lucky in DARCOMM that our partners across the division take the University of Georgia visual identity seriously and are supportive when it comes to adhering to best practices. If you’re new to DAR, please take a moment to browse brand.uga.edu.
Registered…


by Rachael Andrews
Student impact stories: obtaining consent and protecting privacy
So, you want to highlight students in your marketing materials to show the impact of giving to UGA?
That process looks a little different now, but fear not! DARCOMM is on the case.
The U.S. Department of Education has released new…


by Catherine Henry
Name Tag Templates Are Here!
Name tag templates to create cohesive branding across DAR events, including signature programs, are now available!


by Haley Arner
Newsletter Tips
Newsletters. We all subscribe to them. They share recipes. And book recommendations. Places you should travel. Workplace tips. And here in DAR, we send newsletters that inform our audiences of alumni and campus news, unit announcements and happenings,…


by Brenna Sumner
Why is branding so important?
Branding is important because it represents the identity of your business or organization. Fun fact: every designer looks at a brand’s guidelines and can see different opportunities for creative exploration within parameters of the brand.…


by Amy Gunby
Overcoming Burnout
Does every day feel like Monday? This is burnout.
Start saying “no.” Set firm boundaries with yourself and others. Accept that you can’t do everything. Be okay with pushing loose deadlines, canceling social plans, and asking…


by Amanda Qubty
Design Feedback, Explained by Robots
Amanda: How do I explain that graphic designers do not like prescriptive edits?
ChatGPT: Graphic designers value creative freedom and the ability to express their artistic vision. Prescriptive edits, which dictate specific design choices…


by Cindy Bond
New Columns Added to Events Tab in GAIL
No more hopping back and forth between a constituent profile and an events page! Users can now see more detailed event information about a registered constituent directly from the constituent’s Events tab using the Type, Status and Attended…


by Ashley Crain
You Get a Form & You Get a Form
As most of you are aware, the DAR Communications team works diligently to make the journey from project pre-planning all the way through project debrief as seamless as possible. From encouraging more collaboration amongst units to asking…


by Ryan Rasmussen
SECURE Act 2.0 Changes to Retirement Accounts
With all the excitement this new year has brought us, I’m sure the newest tax legislation is one of the last things on your mind. Now that the Georgia Bulldogs solidified their rightful place as kings of college football for the second year…