What We Do

Creative Services

UC San Diego Creative Services and Publications, a division of University Communications and Public Affairs, produces hundreds of print, electronic, and new media communication pieces on behalf of UC San Diego clients. We bring internal knowledge and experience to your project that support the marketing and identity of UC San Diego. Our skilled and talented staff help you with project management and execution from concept through delivery. Publications designs and produces a wide range of products for a wide range of UC San Diego clients.

Brand Management

By overseeing the creation and application of the graphic identity system, Publications plays a key role in university brand development and management.

Since the inception of UC San Diego Publications in 1972, our work has evolved tremendously . Today, the professional staff of designers, editors, project managers, and support personnel offer creative services that include comprehensive Web and new media solutions, as well as a full range of print publishing.

Our services include …

  • graphic design and art direction
  • Web development and new media design, including e-newsletters, Flash,
    HTML e-mail, and Web banners
  • brand development
  • contract photography and photo shoots
  • video development
  • copy writing/ editing
  • comprehensive project management from concept through completion
  • print fulfillment and delivery
  • consulation on logo and identity usage
  • illustration for both print and Web
  • sustainable marketing solutions, including “green” printing

Contact us today with any questions about how we can help give shape to your ideas.

Our Commitment
to Sustainable Practices

Sustainability is important to us. We consult with our clients to find sustainable marketing solutions that meet their needs and support UC San Diego⁽s initiative to become one of the nation’s greenest campuses.

Our approach to sustainable marketing includes seeking a strategic balance between electronic and printed materials.

We bring knowledge, experience, and creativity to each project and we’re especially enthusiastic when we can help you create environmentally conscious printed materials. Many of our publications are printed on recycled paper from sustainable forests. We use paper and printers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) whenever possible.