What are brand guidelines?

Created by Admin Situs Desain, Modified on Tue, 8 Apr at 11:11 AM by Vivian Lim

Brand guidelines are a set of rules and standards that define how a brand should be visually and verbally represented across all media and platforms. These guidelines help maintain consistency in how a brand looks, feels, and sounds—making it easier for customers to recognize and trust the brand over time.

Typically, brand guidelines include:

  • Logo usage – placement, sizing, spacing, and what not to do

  • Color palette – primary and secondary brand colors

  • Typography – fonts, sizes, and text hierarchy

  • Imagery style – photography, icons, illustrations

  • Tone of voice – how the brand speaks in written communication

  • Applications – examples of branding on print, digital, packaging, etc.

By following these rules, businesses ensure that their brand appears professional, cohesive, and instantly recognizable—whether in ads, websites, social media, or presentations.

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