Graphic Standards Manual

Graphic Identity Program

A graphic identity program helps an organization distinguish its print publications and electronic media from those of other institutions by conveying a signature look that is easily recognizable.

麻豆影视鈥檚 graphic standards are intended to ensure that the use of unifying elements is coordinated to create a clear 鈥渇amily鈥 look within sets of materials destined for the same general audience, as well as a coordinated look between all sets of College materials, while providing for enough flexibility to encourage creativity and originality.

This Graphic Standards Manual has been developed as a guide for members of the 麻豆影视 community who produce College communications. It includes recommended typefaces, approved versions of the College mark and design guidelines for a range of materials.

The College Mark

The College mark, adopted by the College in 2013, is the identifying symbol for most official College graphic communications. Its form cannot be altered.

There are two versions of the mark. Version 1, the 鈥渓ogo version,鈥 is to be used in most instances and is a graphic element combined with a two-line word-mark. Version 2, the 鈥渟eal version,鈥 is a stand-alone version that is never combined with a wordmark and is reserved for ceremonial uses (such as diplomas and banners). 

The preferred color for the mark is Pomona Blue (Pantone 2935) or its 4-color process equivalent.

Separate versions of the mark artwork are available for printing in 1 color, 4 color process, for color reversals and for embossing.

Blue (and 4-color process)

Version 1 (鈥淟ogo Version鈥) of the College Mark

Version 2 (鈥淪eal Version鈥) of the College Mark

Black or other single color

Version 1 (鈥淟ogo Version鈥) of the College Mark

Version 2 (鈥淪eal Version鈥) of the College Mark

Dark backgrounds (Reversed)

Version 1 (鈥淟ogo Version鈥) of the College Mark

Version 2 (鈥淪eal Version鈥) of the College Mark

Embossed

麻豆影视 logo - black on white background

Size Limitations for the Mark

In banners and other oversized uses, there is no maximum size limitation for the mark. However, in normal usage in publications, the mark should not be reproduced at a size larger 6 inches wide for the 鈥渓ogo version鈥 or 8 inches tall for the 鈥渟eal version.鈥

Minimum Allowable Sizes of Reproduction

Under no circumstances should the mark be reproduced at a size less 1.25 inches in width for the 鈥渓ogo version鈥 or 1.25 inches in height for the 鈥渟eal version.鈥

Unacceptable Uses of the Mark

The graphic may not be reversed.(See reversed logo version.)

The mark may not be used over a photo or background that is too complex or high in contrast to permit it to be read easily.

The mark may not be used in settings with too little contrast.

The graphic element of the 鈥渓ogo version鈥 of the mark may not be used alone or in combination with other text.

The Wordmark

In some instances, an acceptable alternative to the mark is the College wordmark.

The wordmark is intended primarily for publication mastheads and other instances in which the graphic elements of the College mark would interfere with other elements of design. Since the mark must be staged and cannot be reversed or applied over a complex background, the wordmark provides an alternative for such design situations.

The wordmark is always in ITC Galliard Roman, upper and lower case. In Photoshop, the initial capital is kerned 鈥38, and the rest is kerned 鈥19. In Quark XPress, the initial capital is kerned 鈥10.

Stationery System

Standard Letterhead

(8.5鈥 X 11鈥)

College Mark: 2.125鈥 wide Printing: 1-color (Pantones 2935) Footer: Galliard Italic, 8 pt., 11 pt. leading Personalized Header: Gibson Book, 7 pt. all caps,

+6 pt. kern (Quark XPress)

(Same standards apply to Monarch stationery.)


#10 Envelope

(4.25鈥 X 9.5鈥)

College Mark: 2鈥 wide Printing: 1-color (Pantones 2935) Return Address: Galliard Italic, 8 pt., 11 pt. leading

(Same standards apply to Monarch envelope.)


Business Card

(3.5鈥 X 2鈥)

College Mark: 1.75鈥 wide
Printing: Logo鈥1-color (Pantones 2935) Information鈥擝lack
Typesetting: Name鈥擥alliard Bold, 12 pt. Title鈥擥ibson Book, 7 pt., all caps, 11 pt. leading Separation鈥6 points Information: Galliard Italic, 8 pt., 10 pt. leading

Recommended Typefaces

The Galliard (serif) and Gibson (sans-serif) typefaces are highly recommended for use as primary fonts in all print publications destined for outside audiences. On websites, is recommended for all uses. Contact the Communications Office if you need to obtain these printing fonts.

Primary Serif Font

ITC Galliard Roman:
ITC Galliard Roman typeface

ITC Galliard Italic:
ITC Galliard Italic typeface

ITC Galliard Bold:
ITC Galliard Bold typeface

ITC Galliard Bold Italic:
ITC Galliard Bold Italic typeface

Primary Sans-serif Font

Gibson Book:
Gibson Book typeface

Gibson Book Italic:
Gibson Book Italic typeface

Gibson Semibold:
Gibson Semibold typeface

Gibson Semibold Italic:
Gibson Semibold Italic typeface