[Your Brand Name] Brand Guidelines
1. Cover Page
• Brand Name: [Your Brand Name]
• Tagline (if any): [Your Tagline]
• Date/Version: [Month Year]
• Logo: [Insert Logo]
2. Introduction
Welcome to the [Your Brand Name] Brand Guidelines. This document outlines the visual and verbal
elements that define our brand identity. Use it to ensure consistency and authenticity across all brand
touchpoints.
3. Brand Purpose / Mission
We exist to [Your Mission Statement]. Our purpose is to [Purpose Statement].
4. Core Values & Brand Personality
• Authentic: [Brief Description]
• Inclusive: [Brief Description]
• Empowering: [Brief Description]
• Other Values: [Brief Description]
5. Logo Usage
• Primary Logo: [Insert Main Logo]
• Variations: [Horizontal, Stacked, Monochrome]
• Clear Space Guidelines: [Show Examples]
• Backgrounds: [Usage on white, black, colored, or image backgrounds]
• Logo Don’ts:
• Don’t alter colors.
• Don’t distort or stretch.
• Don’t rotate or outline.
6. Color Palette
• Primary Colors:
• [Color Name] | HEX: [#XXXXXX] | RGB: [R, G, B]
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• Secondary/Decorative Colors:
• [Color Name] | HEX: [#XXXXXX] | RGB: [R, G, B]
7. Typography
• Primary Font: [Font Name]
• Usage: Headlines, Body Text, etc.
• Secondary Font (if any): [Font Name]
8. Visual Elements / Motifs
• Motif: [Describe brand motifs or icons]
• Usage: [Examples of use in layouts, patterns, illustrations]
9. Photography & Imagery
• Style: [Describe the mood: authentic, natural, inclusive]
• Usage: [Real people, nature, product focus, etc.]
10. Tone of Voice & Messaging
• Brand Voice: [Conversational, Inspiring, Direct]
• Messaging Pillars: [List key topics]
• Sample Taglines: [Examples]
11. Applications & Templates
• Social Media Posts: [Formats: Stories, Reels, Posts]
• Business Cards: [Mock-up]
• Presentations: [Sample slide]
• Merchandise: [Tote bags, t-shirts, etc.]
12. Digital & Print Guidelines
• Minimum Logo Sizes: [Specify]
• Safe Zones: [Specify]
• File Formats: [PNG, SVG, EPS]
13. Contact Information
• Brand Team Contact: [Name, Email, Phone]
• Design Contact: [Name, Email, Phone]
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This template serves as the foundation for your brand identity. Feel free to adapt, expand, and
personalize it to align with your unique vision.
Let’s build a brand that shines consistently and authentically across every touchpoint!