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Brand guidelinesin York
Brand guidelines keep your business looking consistent everywhere. We create clear, easy-to-use guides that show your team, printers and designers exactly how to use your logo, colours and fonts.
Why you need brand guidelines
Every time your brand looks a little different, it gets harder to recognise. Brand guidelines make sure your logo, colours and fonts are used the same way everywhere – your website, van, shop sign and social posts.
They save time too. Hand them to staff, printers, sign-makers or web developers and they'll know exactly what to do – no guesswork.
- Your team
- Printers
- Sign-makers
- Web developers
- Agencies
- Franchisees
A strong brand is a consistent brand – guidelines make sure it stays that way.
Nettl of YorkEverything in one handy guide
Tailored to your business – as simple or as detailed as you need.
Logo usage
Versions, clear space, minimum sizes and what not to do.
Colour palette
CMYK, RGB, hex and Pantone references.
Typography
Headline and body fonts, sizes and styles.
Imagery style
The kind of photos and illustrations that suit your brand.
Tone of voice
How your brand sounds when it speaks.
Examples
Your brand in action on stationery, social posts and signs.
Simple, friendly and stress-free
You'll deal with the same local designer from start to finish.
Chat
We talk about your business, your audience and what you need.
Concepts
We create initial designs for you to look at.
Refine
You give feedback and we perfect your favourite.
Deliver
You get finished files – and we can print them too.
Some of the businesses we've helped
- Horton Healthcare – brand design
- All Together – branding
- Fogal & Barnes – branding
- 22 Yards – branding concepts
- Rabbit Rescue North West – rebrand
Local, friendly and on your side
We've been designing for York businesses for over 20 years. Pop into the studio, give us a call or book a video chat – we'll talk you through the process, no jargon and no obligation.
Your questions, answered
Do I need a logo first?
If you don't have one yet, we can design your logo and guidelines together. If you do, we'll build the guide around it.
What will I get?
A PDF brand guide you can share with anyone, plus your logo files and colour references.
How detailed are they?
It's up to you – from a simple one-page brand sheet to a full brand book.
Can you update my existing guidelines?
Yes – if your brand has grown or changed, we can refresh your guide to match.
Ready to start your project?
Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you within one working day. Or call us on 01904 501 524.
