Brand Guidelines The new brandbook for Energy Ratings
Energy Ratings 1502 Sawyer St #130 Houston, TX 77007
Phone: 866 303 9147 E-Mail: info@your-company.com Web: texaselectricityratings.com/
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Brand guidelines for Energy Ratings
About
Energy Ratings This identity guideline is a tool designed to project the image, values, and aspirations behind the Energy Ratings.
Table of contents
01 THE LOGO The Logo and its usage
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Black and Grey scale
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white space
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minimum sizes and incorrect uses
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02 TYPOGRAPHY The primary & secondary font
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It is the cornerstone of all communication efforts and must be
Typography and hierarchy
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followed carefully to ensure a consistent style and quality of
03 COLOR SYSTEM
presentation.
The Logo color palette
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secondary color palette
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04 THE STATIONERY
We’re the YELP for Energy We have created an unbiased platform to provide not only a place for people to compare the different energy prices available but create a community with one goal: to provide all of the resources and help people need to find the best energy plan that fits their needs.
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The letterhead
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The business card and envelope
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06 IMAGERY The imagery & color effects
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05 ICONOGRAPHY Icons / sectors
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the logo design
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Our logo is the touchstone of our brand and one of the most valuable assets. 1. the logo / usage / 2. black, white and gray scale / 3. logo construction + whitespace / 4. minimum logo sites and incorrect uses
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The general logo
logo and usage
The symbol
The wordmark Compare & Shop for the best energy plans
The tagline
The corporate logo is presented through the use of colors, symbols and typography. The colors are a fresh twist from most of the energy companies today.
100% black
black, white and gray-scale
The Energy Ratings logo combines three elements:
Sometimes, often due to production costs, only one color of ink is available and
the Energy Ratings logotype,the tag line and the symbol as a
so the Logo must be reproduced using only one color. In this scenario, the logo,
graphical element. These elements should never be changed.
logotype, or symbol must be used following the convention of using a light color
Position, size, and color, along with the spatial and proportional
type on a dark background or in a dark color type on a light background.
relationships of the Energy Ratings logo elements, are predetermined and should not be altered. You can however use the symbol by itself if needed.
Dark version Light version
The logotype and the symbol must be clearly distinguishable from the 80% black
Used consistently, they will reinforce brand awareness of the company.
You must honor the Energy Ratings Logo palette when possible, using black or white if necessary.
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A variant of use when the background is light colored.
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background color.
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A variant of use when the background is dark colored.
100% white
If necessary, solid colored and gray-scale logos can be used.
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Full symbol and logo icon (no tag)
logo construction + white space
There are no predetermined sizes for the Energy Ratings logo. Scale and proportion should be determined by the available space, function and visibility. In print the minimum size is 1.5 in width, for the symbol it is .5 mm width.
1,5 x
equivalent to the cap height of the logo type. It never should be less than that. The logo must always fit into the whitespace
Whenever you use the logo, it should be surrounded with white space to ensure its visibility.
area and can not be intervened by other graphical elements which could hinder legibility of the brand.
Please note that text or pictorial figures which have strong impact or impression should not be placed near the logos even though you keep the isolation area blank.
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The logo
The Symbol For digital uses the minimum size for the standard logo is 120 px. This is the smallest size it can be. The size for the symbol is approx. 23 px.
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The Energy Ratings logo requires separation from the other elements around it. The space required on all sides is roughly
Minimum Logo sizes
Logo: incorrect use Please note: The logo cannot be changed! The logo can be used with or without the tagline. Please do not alter the logo in anyway!
If you use the logo icon as a single object, it also needs white space all around.
DON’T rotate the logo
DON’T add a drop shadow
DON’T rearrange
DON’T stretch the logo
Don’t use different colors
DON’T outline the logo
DON’T add gradients
DON’T use it over an image without proper contrast or overlay
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the typography
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Typography is 95% of design – it’s a driving force in all forms of communication art 1. the primary font / 2. Typography and hierarchy / 3. character and paragraph styles
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primary font Varela Round Varela is a Google Font and is a contemporary typeface designed as a san serif. Varela has rounded details and a modern structure, giving it a strong personality while still keeping readability high. The family comprises two styles: regular and faux bold (with stoke) This font should be used in all Energy Ratings communications to project a consistent visual identity. This includes promotional materials, advertising, digital assets, and printed materials.
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Varela Regular
THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 1234567890
Varela bold
THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 1234567890
Headline font Varela Bold Varela bold can be used sparingly in headlines, or large publications for readability.
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typography and hierarchy Size is the simplest way to create contrast between different typographic elements in your design. With three levels of typography, the font size generally starts out largest on top (level one; your most important information) and decreases in size as you move down the page. Layout, for both print and screen, is one of the most import-
Heading 1: Varela Round 40 pt regular
Energy Ratings Heading 1: Varela Round 40 pt bold
Energy Ratings Heading 2: Varela Round 30 pt regular
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ant aspects of graphic design. Designs that extend across
Heading 2: Varela Round 30 pt bold
multiple pages or screens, whether containing large or small
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amounts of type, must be carefully controlled in a way that is enticing and is easy for all to access.
Here are some of the most common technics for the designs.
Heading 3: Varela Round 18 pt regular
Energy Ratings Heading 3: Varela Round 18 pt bold
Energy Ratings
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character and paragraph styles Body text must be legible. For print the smallest size you should go is 8pt. In web, the text should not be smaller than 12-13 pt. Ideally body text for print should be 10-12 depending on the audience. For web 14-16 is ideal.
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the color system
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With 93% of customers influenced by colors and visual appearance, make sure you pick the right colors for your company. 1. the logo color palette / 2. secondary color palette
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the logo color palette
PRIMARY COLOR RASPBERRY MAROON
The following palette has been selected for use in Energy Ratings communications. Lighter tints of these colors are also allowed., but the Logotype + background may only be
80%
COLOR CODES
60%
CMKY
32 / 100 / 21 / 11
RGB
166 / 18 / 102
PRIMARY COLOR INDIGO
40%
60%
CMKY
16 / 6 / 24 / 0
RGB
224 / 228 / 204
40%
20%
20%
100%
100%
60%
40%
The primary colors include a maroon, and indigo that
COLOR CODES
HEX #E0E4CC
Pantone 234 C
COLOR CODES CMKY
98 / 81 / 4 / 0
RGB
35 / 65 / 144
HEX #234190
used with a 100% tint.
ACCENT COLOR YELLOW
80%
HEX #a61266
80%
Use of color for the printed & digital logo.
100%
Pantone 661 C
80%
SECONDARY COLOR SWEET ORANGE
will be used for body text through marketing materials.
A comprehensive color palette has been developed to provide flexibility while creating a unified, recognizable appearance across all communications.
60%
40%
20%
20%
100%
100%
The secondary color palette includes specifications for Pan-
CMKY
0 / 58 / 85 / 0
RGB
243 / 134 / 48
four-color process (CMYK), and on web (RGB).
HEX #F38630
The palette allows the addition of secondary colors to enrich
Pantone 151C
the Energy Ratings visual identity as a whole. Lighter tints of
HKS 8N
these colors are also allowed.
These colors are complementary to our official colors, but are not recognizable
80%
BODY TEXT COLOR MEDIUM GRAY
60%
COLOR CODES CMKY
15 / 0 / 0 / 90
RGB
52 / 58 / 63
HEX #343a3f 40%
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COLOR CODES
secondary color palette tone colors on coated stock (C) When reproduced using the
embodies the creativity and dynamic of the company. The accent color yellow will be used as a highlight. The gray color
Pantone 453 C
20%
Pantone 433 C
80%
SECONDARY COLOR TEAL
60%
identifiers for the company. Use the
COLOR CODES CMKY
0 / 70 / 96 /0
RGB
250 / 105 / 0
orange and teal colors sparingly.
HEX #FA6900 40%
20%
Pantone 1665 C HKS 10N 19
Brand guidelines for Energy Ratings
the stationery
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When it comes to developing the stationery, consistency is the key for all layouts and designs 1. the letterhead / 2. business card and envelope
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Energy Ratings 1502 Sawyer St #130 Houston, TX 77007
the letterhead
Phone: 866 303 9147 E-Mail: info@your-company.com Web: texaselectricityratings.com/
BUSINESS CARDS The business card will be used for all official contact and communication of our company. These are the approved layouts.
Name 1502 Sawyer St #130 Houston, TX 77007 Phone: 866 303 9147 E-Mail: info@your-company.com Web: texaselectricityratings.com/
DIMENSION: Our stationery is one of the most widespread forms of con-
Standard business cards
tact for business and corporate communications.
PRINT:
Clean and simple, we designed our stationary to align with
heavyweight matte white paper
our visual system. The letterhead features the logo in the top left corner with the business contact information on the opposite site.
ENVELOPES
Dimensions:
The envelope will be used for all official
letter
contact and communication of our company. These are the approved layouts.
Paper: 100 g/m² offset white
DIMENSION: standard envelope
PRINT: white paper
NOTICE: The backside of all envelopes will be plain. Other formats are allowed.
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the imagery
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Brand image is the overall impression in consumers’ mind that is formed from all sources 1. the imagery & color effects / 2. examples and rules
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the imagery & color effects Good imagery helps to reinforce our values and creativity. Any photography needs to be professional in its approach and engaging in its content. It is essential for our Energy Ratings brand, because it creates emotion and has a distinct personality. Avoid clichés and obvious poses. The goal is to have a friendly, unisex vibe. Portraying families interacting & happy faces in homes is also necessary. Adding a cool blue filter will help compliment the photography to the logo.
The uniqueness of each photo will help to reiterate the independent spirit of our brand.
guidelines CMYK- blue filter tint
black & white
gradient effect
• Use full color photos, with a friendly / warm vibe • For photos with people use families / use multi cultural -multi ethnic families
• All photos should be light and clean • Use the optimal image detail, 300 dpi for print, and 72150 for web. Always save & optimize images for web
• Also allowed are gray-scale images for print and web • Use of imagery that demonstrates unity, family or homes / lighting / energy.
• Use gray-scale images, when the color scheme doesn’t fit with the background.
• Use gray-scale images with gradient color overlay, when you want to write some text on it. Or add a slight darker overlay for readability.
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corporate icons The icons are pictograms displayed on the screen or print layouts in order to help to navigate through the content. The icons can be colored to show the 5 offerings.
The icons can be used in various marketing materials. The icons will be color
MINIMUM ICON SIZE
Natural Gas
Electricity
Solar
Green Energy
Smart homes / smart devices
The minimum size for the icon usable in web is 50x50px for print designs 70x70
Icons representing the 5 sectors, the bold colored sections represent the sectors highlighted
MAXIMUM ICON SIZE
Our logo can also be dissected into our 3 main sectors. (See below)
coded to correspond to each offering. 1. Electricity 2. Solar 3. Green Energy 4. Natural Gas
The maximum size for the icon usable in web is
5. Smart homes / smart devices
84x84 px for print designs 100x100 px (unless it is large format, and in that case readability should
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Solar
Electricity
Green Energy
Smart homes Smart devices
take precedence
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“grading” icons
Icons can have a animation & grading / rating scale based on the “lit up” portion of the logo.
These icons are also pictograms displayed on the screen or print layouts in order to help to rate / grade the services / sectors. When used in web, an animation may occur to further illustrate the rating scale.
The icons can be used in various marketing materials. The icons will still represent the same 5 sectors. 1. Electricity 2. Solar 3. Green Energy 4. Natural Gas 5. Smart homes / smart devices
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