Aylee Wages Designs

Sidekick

CBU Design Mentorship Program

Leading Sidekick, the Graphic Design department's mentorship program at California Baptist University, for two years while being a member for four years. I work directly under Dirk Dallas, Dean of the College of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design, and collaborate closely with my program partner, Braelyn Prosser, to manage and oversee all aspects of the program’s success.

Mentorship Program Leads: Aylee Wages & Braelyn Prosser + Faculty Supervisor: Dean Dirk Dallas

MY ROLE

Organize monthly events to build community and create opportunities for mentors and mentees to connect.

Paired underclassmen with upperclassmen based on individual needs for personalized mentorship.

Manage communications through monthly emails and social media to drive engagement and create all promotional graphics & content.

EXTRA-ROLE WORK

Integrated CBU Design alumni into the program, enhancing the CBU Design network and supporting students' personal and professional growth.

Created a brand identity for sidekick program to grow engagement and presence and understanding for CBU design students.

Promotional Graphics

Community Building

↪ Sidekick members invited to enjoy an evening filled with fun games, snacks, and community to kick off the school year.

↪ Sidekick members invited to enjoy a fun evening full of doodling, community, snacks, drinks, and music.

↪ Sidekick members had the opportunity to take a break from their computers and be outdoors on a hike.

↪ Sidekick members invited to enjoy boba, doodling, community, music, and fun sticker freebies!

Sidekick Brand Identity Style Guide

DESIGN BEHIND THE LOGO

The SIDEKICK logo and brand identity were intentionally designed to feel fun, friendly, and approachable. The logo mark within the letter 'D' incorporates the CBU Design program's logo, while the color palette is inspired by the primary colors of the CBU Design program.