Design Elements

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder has a range of design elements—both core and extended—that build on Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s logos, lockups and seals. Primary and secondary colors and fonts as well as realistic photography work harmoniously to create a unique and recognizable signature for Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder.

Color

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Gold, Black, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Light Gray and Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Dark Gray are Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s primary brand colors and must be used on all projects to ensure visual consistency. 

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Fonts

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder has a primary brand typeface—Helvetica Neue—and a secondary serif brand typeface—Noto Serif. When applied in the appropriate contexts, the fonts work together to provide visual interest and brand recognition.

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Be Boulder. Graphic Marks

The Be Boulder. graphic marks—one of the four core elements—enable Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder to uniquely express its visual identity. The graphic marks provide creative flexibility for individual units to inspire audiences and help them imagine what they can achieve and become at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder.

Be Boulder. Graphic Marks

Photography

Using authentic imagery is one of the most crucial extended design elements of the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder brand. Unaltered, realistic photography brings the university’s bold character to life.

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Support

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We’re here to help make your branded project a success. Read our university brand strategy to get a research-backed plan for making your design and communications land with your target audience. Contact us with questions about training your team, creating artwork or merchandising, or using elements from the brand strategy.

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