Design Elements
CU 51´«Ã½ has a range of design elements—both core and extended—that build on CU 51´«Ã½â€™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 CU 51´«Ã½.
Color
CU Gold, Black, CU Light Gray and CU Dark Gray are CU 51´«Ã½â€™s primary brand colors and must be used on all projects to ensure visual consistency.Â
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Fonts
CU 51´«Ã½ 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.
Be 51´«Ã½. Graphic Marks
The Be 51´«Ã½. graphic marks—one of the four core elements—enable CU 51´«Ã½ 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 CU 51´«Ã½.
Photography
Using authentic imagery is one of the most crucial extended design elements of the CU 51´«Ã½ brand. Unaltered, realistic photography brings the university’s bold character to life.
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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.