Illinois State Archives / Branding
illinois State archives brand identity
Challenge
The Illinois State Archives in Springfield preserves and stores more than 75,000 cubic feet of records and artifacts and accommodates more than 30,000 requests for information annually. Most of their content isn’t put out to the public and hardly sees the light of day.
outcome
A brand identity that captures the historical treasures of the archives while bringing it into the present for people to enjoy.
scope
year
Branding
Art Direction
Video
Social Media
2026
@ILStateArchives
A long-form series doing a deep dive into one particular item or document from the Illinois State Archives.
Deep Dive at Five
Facts from the stacks
A short-form series showing a fun tidbit that’s been tucked away for years.