The Power of I is the North Star for our brand.
Internally
It serves to orient every college and unit at the university, keeping us in lock-step and moving in the right direction as we journey toward our goal of a stronger, unified university.
Externally
It’s also a rallying cry for the entire University of Illinois community and all of our audiences. It represents what we’re selling: the power of individuals to achieve their goals, follow their dreams and impact the world, with the U of I as the catalyst and guide.
Hint:
Think of the brand message as the overarching idea that all of our messaging supports.
The magic of the Power of I is its dual meaning:
- The power inherent in our students, who are the heroes in our story
- The power evident in our university to guide students via life-changing educational experiences
Because of its strength, the Power of I can work as a headline, a tagline, a hashtag and more.
When used on its own, as a header or tagline, always include “The” with a capital “T” and do not use a period.
When used within a sentence, capitalize only the P for Power and the I.
As a hashtag on social media, do not include “The” before Power, and capitalize the “P” and the “I” (#PowerofI). Use with posts that illustrate any of the brand powers.
As a headline for a story
As a driving concept for a recruitment or advancement campaign
As marketing copy, or part of a tagline.
Style guidelines for the Power of I:
When used on its own, as a header or tagline: The Power of I
- Always include “The” with a capital “T”
- No period
As a hashtag on social media: #PowerofI
- No “The” before Power
- Capitalize the “P” and the “I”
- Use with posts that illustrate any of the brand powers