Bridging Minds. Building Futures.


Brief

READ (Research Expertise from the Academic Diaspora) is a platform connecting Albanian scholars abroad with institutions in Albania to accelerate collaboration, research, and sustainable development. Despite its forward-thinking mission, the program lacked a cohesive identity and an accessible way to communicate its value, both visually and structurally.


Problem

Initially presented as a single page on the IEE website, READ lacked the presence and structure needed to reflect its vision. With growing ambitions and community reach, the program needed its own platform, a standalone identity, and a clearer positioning to express its evolving role in shaping Albania’s future.


Solution

The project began by repositioning READ as an independent movement with its own voice and visual system. Through a focused identity and marketing strategy, the program transitioned from an internal page to a standalone platform, giving it the presence and clarity to grow with purpose. The identity system introduces structure, rhythm, and coherence, anchored by the symbol “/” which reflects duality, connection, and motion. The visual language extends across digital and print formats, creating a flexible ecosystem that mirrors READ’s global local essence.Motion graphics introduce energy and movement, while editorial choices place emphasis on the human stories and academic impact behind the initiative. READ now stands as a unified presence, not just a program but a living network of knowledge in motion.