The design concept is built around the purpose and philosophy of Leland Bridge.
The Bridge Motif
The image that most people see first is the bridge. This represents the original ideas of Leland Bridge—as a bridge between cultures, and a point of connection between parents and the school.
The waves below the bridge suggest water—representing our travels over the Pacific Ocean. And the bridge arches over the water in a circle, a shape often featured in classical Chinese architecture.
The Bird Motif
The bird motif is a cultural reference. You know the story: two young people separated by a river of stars, lovers who may meet but once a year, when reunited by a bridge of birds. This is the tale of the weaving girl and the cowherd….!
Families often discover that Leland Bridge Night connects students and their parents in an unexpected way, much in the way that traditional stories preserve culture across generations.
The Moon Motif
The white circle background can be seen as the moon, across which the birds fly. Cuts in the white circle are intended to lift the main design and frame the text. The Roman characters were chosen in a simple, elegant style—to fit a respected Leland institution with a long history of supporting our school.