CASE STUDY
Early Childhood Summit
Creating connections among research, practice and policy
CASE STUDY
Early Childhood Summit
Creating connections among research, practice and policy
Overview
The biennial CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit shares cutting-edge early childhood research conducted by faculty across the University of Nebraska system. The event builds connections among the research, practice and policy communities to address critical issues facing children from birth to age 8 and their families.
Client
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families & Schools
Audiences
Researchers, practitioners and policymakers in Nebraska engaged in early childhood education and development.
Services Provided
- Branding
- Graphic design
- Social Media Strategy
- Web Design & Development
- Video & Audio Production
- Event Registration & Promotion
Kindred’s Role
Develop a cohesive identity for an event that brings together stakeholders in early childhood research, practice and policy.
Goals
- Communicate early childhood research findings from University of Nebraska-affiliated researchers and colleagues.
- Link ongoing efforts in early childhood research, practice and policy.
- Advance the science of early childhood education and development via connections among community partners, policymakers, early childhood practitioners and researchers.
Solution
A friendly, future-focused identity that represents adults working to enhance children’s lives and leading them to a brighter future.
Results
Summits
Avg. Attendees
%
Avg. Email Open Rate
Branding
The branding for the CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit visually represents the event’s purpose — to create connections among research, practice and policy. The three stars represent collaboration among these communities.
Brand fonts
Minion & Oswald
Graphic Design
Print and digital products support the summit and create a cohesive brand experience for participants, including a full program with agenda and session descriptions, building/room signage and name badges.
Web design & Development
Video & Audio Production
Videos filmed on site highlight perspectives from summit participants representing different stakeholder groups: practitioners, policymakers and researchers. Interviewees share why the summit matters and how it enhances their work. The videos are shared on social media and the summit website.