Shoreline College New Logo Survey

As Shoreline Community College transitions to our new name, Shoreline College, we want your voice to help guide our visual identity..

We’ve developed three logo concepts inspired by Shoreline’s identity, history, and future direction. We invite you to help us select the logo that best represents Shoreline College, by taking this short survey.

Your input will be shared with the design team as we move toward a final logo selection in early 2026. Thank you for helping shape the next chapter of Shoreline College’s identity.
OPTION 1
A badge-style emblem showing waves, trees, and sunlight in a hexagon, next to Shoreline College
This option introduces a modern badge-style emblem, ideal for use across digital and print applications. The design unifies Shoreline’s coastal identity, forested campus, and aspirational mission into one cohesive visual mark.

Connection to Mission: The layered waves; trees, mountain, and golden sunlight, captures Shoreline’s role as both a nurturing environment and a launchpad for success.

Connection to Vision: The hexagon shape symbolizes unity, structure, and collective strength, fitting for a community of learners where diverse experiences enrich everyone.

Connection to Values:
  • The green waves echo Shoreline’s natural setting and communicate movement, momentum, and opportunity
  • The multiple trees signify inclusivity and community, reflecting not just one learner’s journey, but instead the journey of many, who learn and grow together.
  • The gold sky evokes optimism, possibility, and the light of education.This option introduces a modern badge-style emblem, ideal for use across digital and print applications. The design unifies Shoreline’s coastal identity, forested campus, and aspirational mission into one cohesive visual mark.
OPTION 2
A tree and wave logo with a Western Red Cedar over layered waves, next to the words Shoreline College.
This logo integrates Shoreline’s iconic waves with the strength of the Western Red Cedar to reflect a college deeply rooted in place while always moving forward. Together, these elements honor our natural surroundings, cultural connections, and the transformative journeys our students take.

The Western Red Cedar reflects Shoreline’s strong connection to the natural environment and carries profound cultural significance for Indigenous peoples of the Coast Salish region. For many local tribes, the cedar symbolizes life, resilience, and interconnectedness, a living reminder of community, generosity, and renewal.

  • Connection to Mission: The waves and the tree together represent movement and growth, embodying Shoreline’s commitment to helping students reach new horizons through accessible, high-quality education.
  • Connection to Vision: The upward flow of the waves conveys transformation and possibility, echoing the vision that every student has equitable access to opportunity.
  • Connection to Values:
    • The single Western Red Cedar symbolizes resilience, strength, and rootedness in community, aligning with Shoreline’s values of inclusion and engagement.
    • The design honors the college’s Pacific Northwest roots while projecting calm and balance, a welcoming presence for all learners.
OPTION 3
A simplified green wave motif beneath the words Shoreline College
This design offers a simplified, modern interpretation of Shoreline’s longstanding wave motif, focusing on clarity and visual continuity. It preserves familiar elements from the current identity while presenting a refreshed, lighter look.

  • Connection to Mission: The layered waves symbolize movement, progress, and the forward path students take.Their gentle upward motion suggests growth and momentum.
  • Connection to Vision: The clean, open composition conveys possibility and a sense or forward movement, aligning with the vision of a future where every student has equitable access to learning.
  • Connection to Values:
    • The two-tone green waves reinforce a sense of familiarity and ground the design to the natural landscape of our forested campus.
    • The overall simplicity offers a calm, welcoming presence consistent with Shoreline’s commitment to inclusion and belonging.
1.After reviewing each option carefully, please select the one that feels most fitting for our college community.(Required.)
2.Which best describes your connection to Shoreline College?