I created this About TLC flyer for the Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) at the Naval Postgraduate School to help advertise their services and resources. The TLC was a multi-team collaboration between the Dudley Knox Library, the on-campus IT services, and the Associate Provost for Graduate Education to provide resources and tools to educators and students at NPS.
Having the resources available is only half the battle, though. Faculty and students can’t use them if they don’t know they have them. This one-sheet flyer was posted across campus on bulletin boards, and copies were placed at the main desk of the library for students and faculty to take with them.
The flyer describes everything the TLC offers and provides easy access to it all via short-code URLs and scannable QR codes.
General information
Given that the TLC is located within the library, it seemed appropriate to include a picture of a student studying in the library. I found the stacked-up books to be amusing and relatable, so I chose that image over a few other alternatives.
The other header photograph is of a very excited student on graduation day. That year, NPS staged the students in front of the library for the procession.
Much of the content for this page was sourced from previous TLC materials. We edited it down where necessary, updated a few pieces, and added newer information.
The Teaching—Technology—Learning graphic comes from an older TLC publication. It had several dated effects, including a 3D bevel effect and drop shadows. I cleaned it up in Adobe Illustrator and simplified it for a more contemporary aesthetic.
Initiatives and resources
The two pictures incorporated into the header graphic are of NPS students interacting with the TLC in some way. These were carefully positioned for the best visibility of their subjects. I also replaced a logo on the drink tumbler with the TLC logo for a bit of subtle brand reinforcement.
Each QR code has the target URL also printed below it, for transparency and accessibility. The URLs and QR codes are clickable in the digital-only version.
While the goal was to keep information general and evergreen, we featured the recent SEAL initiative due to its relevance. I also designed the logo for this initiative, so we already had the print-ready assets on hand.
