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West College Scotland Unveils Student-Designed White Ribbon Campaign Logo

West College Scotland is proud to be working towards achieving White Ribbon Status, a prestigious recognition presented to organisations that demonstrate a sustained commitment to engaging men in preventing violence against women and girls.

Awarded by White Ribbon Scotland, the status recognises the College’s dedication to creating a safe, inclusive environment where students and staff can thrive, alongside its commitment to educational campaigns encouraging men to pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women.

As part of the initiative, White Ribbon Scotland invited organisations to design their own logo. The College teamed up with HNC Graphic Design with Illustration students at the Clydebank campus, setting them a real-life client brief to create a college-specific logo that retained the iconic white ribbon and blue background, while reflecting the identity of its Clydebank, Paisley and Greenock campuses—showcasing the fantastic creative talent we have in-house and helping raise awareness of the campaign.

A judging panel including representatives from White Ribbon Scotland and the College shortlisted entries before a final student vote. The winning design was created by Daria Senyshyna, with Eric Dowds and Kasia Pierzchala taking second and third place respectively.

Daria’s design was praised for its strong visual identity and symbolism. Judges highlighted the defined flow of the ribbon, the integration of college colours, and the use of shape to represent both feminine and masculine elements—reflecting the shared responsibility of ending violence against women and girls.

I’m honoured that my design was selected as the winner. I wanted to create something that genuinely brought together White Ribbon and West College Scotland, reflecting a strong sense of partnership and shared values. The design incorporates upward movement to symbolise progress, hope, and positive change. It was important to balance strength and empathy, highlighting the importance of coming together with respect and understanding

Daria Senyshyna
HNC Graphic Design with Illustration student

West College Scotland’s White Ribbon Status will reinforce its pledge to foster a culture of respect and equality, ensuring its campuses remain safe and supportive spaces for all.

It has been fantastic to work with our students on developing a logo that will represent West College Scotland’s White Ribbon Status Project. The quality of work was incredibly high, making it a very difficult decision. Involving students not only showcased their talent but helped spread awareness of White Ribbon’s message. We want West College Scotland to be recognised as a safe space where violence against women and girls is never tolerated. Thank you to our students, lecturing staff and judging panel for supporting such an important project and helping strengthen our commitment to White Ribbon Scotland.

Vicky O’Donnell
People Experience Advisor