Case Study: Sustainable Stanford achieves clearer sustainability storytelling and action tools with openbox9

Stanford University launches a sustainability website after 10+ years with openbox9

Sustainable Stanford, the sustainability department of Stanford University, partnered with the design firm openbox9 to develop a comprehensive digital strategy and website. The challenge was to create a platform that could translate the university's complex sustainability efforts into clear, inspiring, and actionable content for a diverse audience, all while establishing a distinct visual identity that worked within the overarching Stanford brand.

openbox9 addressed this by conducting in-depth research and strategic mapping to design a dynamic website. The solution included a cohesive sub-brand, custom illustrations to explain complex systems, and functional tools like a waste disposal guide and a data hub to track progress. The result was an engaging and easy-to-maintain digital hub that effectively communicates Stanford's sustainability leadership and invites users to participate. openbox9 delivered a living model for green action that serves as a springboard for the university's future innovations.

Sustainable Stanford (Stanford University)