Portion of a single A4 page Identity Guide in progress. Trying to fit all the information I would like onto a single page is proving challenging, but satisfying. This is the top half, focusing on the logo breakdown.
I could go to more pages, but my focus is to provide each client with at least a basic 'Dummies Guide' PDF guide. So each client gets this A4 guide without question, they can them pay more for a more detailed guide if needed. Focusing on the common sense stuff that some clients don't see.
It's a neat way to also show the client, at a glance, the level of detail that goes into a logo, the spacing, the alignment, proportions etc. Rather than just a slam dunk of text and imagery in a seamlessly random manor.
So enough details to prove interesting, such as this breakdown, then what not to do with your logo, like squish, recolour, resize etc.
Often times I've been given brand guidelines for small companies that span into 100+ pages. Upon questioning the company about certain things in it I get a "I've never really looked at it" response.
I think this is a great idea for those common mistakes that crop up, so great in fact I think I'll put it into practice next time the opportunity arises.
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Portion of a single A4 page Identity Guide in progress. Trying to fit all the information I would like onto a single page is proving challenging, but satisfying. This is the top half, focusing on the logo breakdown.
Whole incomplete page for context http://drp.ly/LOGaj
I could go to more pages, but my focus is to provide each client with at least a basic 'Dummies Guide' PDF guide. So each client gets this A4 guide without question, they can them pay more for a more detailed guide if needed. Focusing on the common sense stuff that some clients don't see.
It's a neat way to also show the client, at a glance, the level of detail that goes into a logo, the spacing, the alignment, proportions etc. Rather than just a slam dunk of text and imagery in a seamlessly random manor.
So enough details to prove interesting, such as this breakdown, then what not to do with your logo, like squish, recolour, resize etc.
about 2 years ago
Nice font.
about 2 years ago
Smart value added to your identities with this page.
about 2 years ago
Pro
Pete Lacey
Can't argue with this, its a clever idea.
Often times I've been given brand guidelines for small companies that span into 100+ pages. Upon questioning the company about certain things in it I get a "I've never really looked at it" response.
I think this is a great idea for those common mistakes that crop up, so great in fact I think I'll put it into practice next time the opportunity arises.
Thanks for sharing.
about 2 years ago