Requests & Approvals

Wisconsin Athletics owns the rights to all design and content production for athletic communications across 23 sports. Adherence to our brand guidelines is essential to maintain and protect the identity of Wisconsin Athletics while ensuring compliance with the NCAA, Big Ten, University Licensing and Under Armour guidelines.

Creative Requests

Ready to get started? The creative team is here to bring your ideas to life. Our staff will work with you to discuss the concept and gain a full understanding of the project before providing creative direction.

If you are working with a sport, please reach out to the brand communications contact to work with the sport-specific designer. All other requests can be routed through the appropriate Wisconsin Athletics staff member listed in the chart below.

  • Visual Branding — Amy Koeller, Justin Doherty
  • Graphic Design — Amy Koeller
  • Social Media — Lexi Hameister
  • uwbadgers.com — Christopher Wiswell
  • Logo Requests and Approvals — Amy Koeller
  • Apparel & Equipment — Mark Peeler
  • Photo
  • Communications — Patrick Herb, Brandon Harrison
  • Broadcast
  • Marketing & Fan Experience — Alison Minisce, Chris Hall
  • Video Production — Chris Hall, Jerry Mao

If you do not see your department listed in the chart above or if you need clarification, please email branding@athletics.wisc.edu or contact Amy Koeller.

Approval Process

To request approval or receive clarification on process, please contact the appropriate Wisconsin staff member listed below. If you need additional information, please email branding@athletics.wisc.edu.

Required Approvals

Budget Approval
  • Facility Projects & Graphics Updates
Sport Brand Approval — Patrick Herb, Allison Minisce, Justin Doherty
  • Uniforms
  • Apparel
  • Awards (Trophy, Plaques, Rings, Watches)
Facility Approval — Justin Doherty, Amy Koeller
  • Field/Court Designs
  • Facility Design & Signage
  • Videoboards
Digital — Lexi Hameister, Amy Koeller
  • Social Accounts
  • Websites
Marketing and Promotions — Amy Koeller
  • Logo Creation or Usage
  • Promotional Items
  • Giveaways
  • Stationery

In Summary

The brand hub for Wisconsin Athletics is designed to act as a resource for internal staff and provide the tools necessary to maintain the integrity of the Wisconsin Badgers. These branding guidelines and approval process have been created to explain the structure and spirit of all communication for Wisconsin Athletics. Adherence to these guidelines are necessary in order to maintain the tone and style that is consistent with the brand character of the Wisconsin Badgers.