Our brand is a way of expressing who we are, what we stand for and what we offer as an institution. It comprises two elements:
Together they create our brand, which brings coherence to all our promotional materials, reinforces our strengths and protects our reputation.
In the competitive higher education sector we have to show the world what makes us great.
We can do this through key messages which will resonate with our various audiences in different ways.
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How to apply the University of York brand identity (PDF , 246kb)
The brand identity comprises the logo, the core colours, the core typefaces, imagery and writing style. By using these consistently on all visual communication, you will build recognition of the University’s distinctive identity.
Brand guidelines in full:
Our logo
The University logo is a key part of our visual identity and should be used in all marketing materials.
Colours
Our colour palette comprises two core colours and two neutral colours. These can be used with one of nine accent colours.
Typefaces and fonts
Professional designers should use Inka Text A and Monsal Gothic.
If you are producing documents on your own computer you should use Cambria and Calibri.
Images
Images are one of the most powerful ways of capturing life at the University, so they should be of high quality and well composed.
Style Guide
Good writing style and good design go hand in hand, so follow our Style Guide when writing and editing text to ensure that it is consistent and accurate.
Templates
Download branded templates for a range of uses.
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