emerson college
getting expressive
a creative disconnect
Emerson College, located in the heart of Boston, has long stood out from peer institutions with its daring, creative, personal approach to higher ed. Although a small school of just over 4000 undergrads, its unique viewpoint draws students from 47 states (what’s up, Wyoming?) and 63 countries. But Emerson’s alumni magazine had a tired, generic look that seemed disconnected from the school and its grads.
energy abounds
Working closely with the Emerson staff, Visual Dialogue re-imagined Expression to be, well, more expressive. With contemporary typography families, energetic layouts, and eye-catching imagery, every element of the magazine now captures the feeling of the school.
cover stories
Even the cover illustration—brought to life through augmented reality—reflects the forward-thinking, risk-taking vibe at Emerson (and a nod to its renowned bicoastal film & media departments).
“Visual Dialogue helped us evolve our magazine to better reflect our institution. Their creativity, imagination, professionalism, and resourcefulness has made it a joy to work with them!”– Charna Mamlok Westervelt, Editor.
keeping things fresh
With each new issue, we aim to reflect the most current stories and digital connections that our readers care about. As ChatGPT made its way into our lives and throughout the Emerson campus, we engaged the AI platform to write a commencement speech in the style of alum Jennifer Coolidge, a Boston native, and others. Each issue features some of the Emerson community highlights across Instagram, X, and news media.
