Rutgers SAPA Brand Identity

OVERVIEW

As Tech Chair and Dancer for Rutgers SAPA, I led comprehensive brand identity and digital content creation for the nationally competing dance team. This multifaceted role combined creative design, strategic marketing, and video production to elevate the team's competitive presence.

The project encompassed strategic Instagram branding with progressive reveal campaigns, complete merchandise design collections, Soundcloud cover art, and cinematographic video production using professional editing software.

Each element was designed to build anticipation for competition seasons while maintaining brand consistency across all digital and physical touchpoints.

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VIDEO PRODUCTION

Introduction Videos

Wrote, storyboarded, directed, and edited multi-year cinematic openings for the 2024 and 2025 competition seasons, setting the theme and narrative tone for each performance. These short films introduced the concept, built anticipation, and elevated the team's stage presence.

Background Videos

Designed and produced synchronized visuals that played behind live performances, with each segment tailored to the style and energy of the dance piece. This required layering custom assets, integrating motion graphics, and balancing color, mood, and lighting to amplify choreography and atmosphere.

"Great production with the [background] video, really high quality. It adds to your impact in every segment."

— Harji Charaia, Legends 2025 Judge

MERCHANDISE DESIGN

2025 COLLECTION

2025 SAPA Team Merchandise
TEAM UNIFORM

Competition Uniform

2025 SAPA Merchandise
CREWNECK

Casual Wear

2025 SAPA T-Shirt
T-SHIRT

Casual Wear

2024 COLLECTION

2024 SAPA Team Merchandise
TEAM UNIFORM

Competition Uniform

2024 SAPA Merchandise
CREWNECK

Casual Wear

INSTAGRAM STRATEGY

Developed and executed strategic Instagram branding for competition seasons, focusing on progressive reveal campaigns that build anticipation without disclosing themes too early.

Themes are central to the reveal experience and generate significant anticipation before official debuts. I implemented carefully timed progression of design elements throughout the feed, building visual intrigue while preserving the surprise element. Despite incorporating distinctive fonts, colors, and design assets, the actual theme was never guessed beforehand by the audience.

This strategic approach maintained audience engagement throughout the competition season while creating a cohesive visual narrative that enhanced the team's professional image.

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SOUNDCLOUD COVERS

Created two custom Soundcloud track covers for the 2025 season, with our set theme inspired by Mad Max: Fury Road. I incorporated visual elements and assets from the film's iconic marketing materials, creating unique covers that capture the post-apocalyptic energy while maintaining the team's visual identity.