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Dublin College has officially launched — a new name and visual identity for Further Education and Training (FET) across the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire region. Built on the idea of Limitless Learning, Dublin College brings together over 80,000 learners, 32 centres, over 1,000 staff and countless partners under one forward-looking brand. It represents a shared commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and opportunity — helping every learner take the next step in their education, career, or personal growth.
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Designing a Brand for Transformation
The new Dublin College identity was designed to capture the transformative power of education — a bridge between learning, development, and success. At its heart is a distinctive logo, made of two square forms with 45-degree corners removed. These shapes represent pathways and progress, symbolising how Dublin College supports learners as they move from one stage of life or career to the next.
The design system is bold yet flexible. The logo and graphic shapes can be used dynamically across digital and print applications, creating a sense of energy and direction that mirrors the learner journey.
A Confident and Modern Look
The visual identity is built around a high-contrast palette of Dublin College Blue (#0000FF), white, and black — a clean, confident combination that conveys clarity, professionalism, and modernity. These colours appear consistently across all media, from websites to prospectuses and campus signage, ensuring instant recognition.
Typography plays an equally important role. The brand pairs Mokoko — a contemporary, geometric typeface — for bold headlines with Aptos for accessible body text. Together, they balance authority with warmth, creating a voice that is both professional and human.
Dublin College’s identity is designed to unite a network of unique learning environments. Each centre receives its own version of the logo, linking local colleges in Tallaght, Swords, or Clondalkin to the overarching Dublin College brand. This approach maintains consistency while allowing space for individuality and community identity. Photography guidelines focus on real people and authentic learning moments, celebrating the diversity and inclusivity that define Dublin College.
Further Together
Through its visual identity, Dublin College expresses a simple belief — that education empowers everyone to go Further Together. The new brand is more than a design; it’s a statement of ambition, creativity, and collaboration — a clear, confident reflection of the future of learning in Dublin.
