The sign created for the TEDxBellarmine TED talk, thematically connected to community resilience, symbolizes the resilience inherent within Bellarmine University and Louisville communities. It emphasizes fundamental themes in commitment, interconnectedness, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity as essential guiding principles in a dynamic global landscape. Each character in the 2024 TEDx sign features iconography that corresponds with the theme of community involvement.

Against the backdrop of the sign, Louisville's Big Four Bridge stands as a visual narrative between each letter representing the connection among diverse communities within Louisville. The letter "T" illustrates the bell tower of Bellarmine University, a prominent landmark that is both visible and audible across the campus, thereby establishing Bellarmine's identity within the city. The letter "E" signifies themes of community engagement through the depiction of the entrance arch and Centro, a hub for community interaction that includes classrooms, community programs, and clubs. It functions as a vital space for individuals to connect with both the Louisville community and Bellarmine University. The letter "D" alludes to the iconic Louisville horse, a distinctive element of the region's heritage, and also incorporates Bellarmine's Our Lady of the Woods Chapel, thus reflecting the community's diversity. The letter "X" symbolizes the convergence of these communities, culminating in a focal point represented by the Bellarmine Knight. All graphics were created through digital illustration, photography, and print collage, showcasing the various mediums through which community is represented in iconography and mixed media.

TEDx Sign - 2024