50/50 Women on Boards
The 2026 Gender Diversity Index™ Report
An annual data report for 50/50 Women on Boards, built on Equilar data and Bentley University research. The 2026 Gender Diversity Index™ tracks women's share of Russell 3000 board seats.
Creative Director
Report Design & Art Direction
Data Visualization System
Editorial Hierarchy & Storytelling
Brand Application
The Brief
Clear reporting for an executive audience.
Five years of gains, then a decline. The readers (board chairs, governance committee leads, investors) want the evidence, a clear point of view, and a reason to act. The report had to be easy to read and the research easy to share.
The System
Drawn from the logo, with simple color.
The slanted shapes of the 50/50 mark became the structure. Every chart speaks the same language: same card, same labels, same source line, arrows for direction of change, a plain callout where the trend broke. Oversized figures where the stakes are highest. Pull quotes from partner leaders keep people in a report full of percentages.