Info for ID Designers
Remember
- The servers that WordPress and other University apps exist on are managed by IS&T. If you experience any 504’s, extreme lag with basic WP processes: please consult @bu-ist in the #webteam Slack channel.
- Due to file sizes and available technology, our sandbox dev environments are slower to load pages and update code changes when exchanging information with test plugins or frameworks developed by IS&T than any staging or public site on production. Sometimes this can lead to odd refresh rates as long as 45 minutes for some instances like BU Calendar.
- It’s worth noting that we have some fun JavaScript frameworks and other assets [i.e., favicon] available in our id-components GitHub repository, for very rare needs.
Online Branding Considerations
The use of Boston University’s logotype and brand master plate logo comes with specific contextual guidelines when used in the header and footer space of a website.
Webteam & Presenting
We present to our clients using Webteam. Learn how to set it up, along with some additional help for presenting.
Presentation, Wireframe, Mockup & Styleboard Kits
Annotating helps relay important details to team members and clients. Understand our best practices for applying them.
Creative Review Needed
The Creative Review Form aligns creative work with project goals and client expectations, streamlines team communication, and reduces revisions. Use it when your work is ready.
Webfonts, Fonts & Icons
Find where our fonts are located, what are some acceptable webfont sources, and icon specifics — as well as how to inquire for new font licenses.
Photography
Photo resources are available in this section.
Smaller Projects
Custom Editorial Projects
If BU Today (or a similar publication) has the budget to do a specialized feature story or series of stories related to a topic — we help design the experience.
Email Broadcast & Template Design
Communications are paramount to Terriers of all backgrounds across the BU universe and beyond. Learn about the process here.
Presidential or Department Emails Process
BU Org Chart Updating
The organization of Boston University’s leadership is a vital beacon among key stakeholders and our external communications.
While typically handled by Creative Director Jon Brousseau and our Digital Communications Designer Damien Garcia, there may be occasions where Designers may be resourced to make an update.
Learn the Org Chart Updating Process
Bulletin
Interactive Design’s own Marisa Pond helps manage content for Boston University’s Bulletin of all courses offered by the University. Do not edit this documentation without informing and gaining approval from Marisa Pond.
Email GIFs, or Other Production Work
In time for special occasions and holidays around the University, Marketing or ID Designers may be resourced to source and/or produce email designs and optimized web graphics for specialized email announcements.
Additional Links for Designers