StyleGuide

Droid Builder's Style Guide
Category:	Branding
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Date:	Aug 03, 2018
Updated:	Aug 03, 2018
Notes:	Graphics standards and logo usag

About this Guide

This guide is to make sure that the brand captures new audiences while keeping a consistent look. As the brand continues to evolve, this should be used as a guide for implementing that brand identity both inside and outside the club. Adhering to these specification protects the DroidBuilders brand by providing consistency in how it's presented and further differentiates the club.

Our Purpose

Promote, the charitable works of its members in providing resources, opportunities, and events to work with community and charity groups through the creation, display, and operation of replica droids

Our Vision

We strive to promote a sense of camaraderie amongst our members and to continue to improve the quality of Star Wars droids for all its members to that of movie grade providing high quality reference standards, and to promote goodwill worldwide through charitable works and volunteerism.

Our Values

DroidBuilders values each member regardless of sex, race, religion, creed, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or physical handicap. We value the passion and attention to detail builders put into their droids and we value the charitable goals set down by Lucasfilm Ltd. by giving what we can back to the community.

Our Brand

Simpler. Faster. Easier. The words we choose. The type we use. The colors, graphics and imagery we communicate with. These are the key building blocks that help tell the DroidBuilder's story and shape people's perception.

Overview

The DroidBuilders Brand Toolkit provides guidelines for communicating our brand identity in a unified visual system. Comprised of core elements, including logos, colors, type and icons, this range of tools is designed to be flexible and expandable. To effectively define the DroidBuilder's brand experience, these core elements must be aligned across every touchpoint.

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Logo Principles

The DroidBuilder's logo is a symbol for our club that is highly regarded all over the world. It plays a crucial role in communicating and reinforcing our authenticity and heritage. All great brands have one thing in common: consistency. Use the tools to make sure you're expressing the DroidBuilder's brand in just the right way.

Primary Logo

The primary DroidBuilder's logo should appear on most DroidBuilder's communications. There are two approved versions of the logo. One, for standalone use, the other logo is suitable for use when used in conjunction with other clubs to achieve a more unified look.

Standalone Logo

Circular Logo

Clear Space

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Give it space. To preserve the integrity and visual impact of the logo, always maintain adequate space around it. The clear space around the logo is an integral part of the design. It ensures the logo can be seen quickly and is undiluted by other logos, symbols or text. Space should be equal to half the height of the logo as it is being used.

Minimum Size

The logo should not be used at less than .25" with no less than 15-point logo type.

Logo Don'ts

Unauthorized logo modification comprimise the Droidbuilders brand. Please do not attempt to recreate or alter the logo yourself. Only use provided DroidBuilders logos.

• Do not rotate the logo
• Do not alter the name orientation
• Do not change the approved typeface
• Do not recolor the logo
• Do not insert images or graphics into the logo
• Do not crop logo
• Do not place logo atop imagery

Sector, Regions, and Zone Logos

Branded locations are the local area clubs where the outreach with the public most occurs. Logos will be added as they are approved.

• BlackSun Sector
• Los Angeles Sector
• MidAtlantic Sector
• NorthEast Sector
• San Diego Sector

Usage Matrix

Logo Type	Location Specific Marketing	Advertising	National Marketing	Corporate Marketing
		X	X	X
Sector/Region/Zone Logo	X
Medallion	X	X	X	X

Logo Principles

The DroidBuilder's logo is a symbol for our club that is highly regarded all over the world. It plays a crucial role in communicating and reinforcing our authenticity and heritage.

All great brands have one thing in common: consistency. Use the tools to make sure you're expressing the DroidBuilder's brand in just the right way.

Primary Logo

The primary DroidBuilder's logo should appear on most DroidBuilder's communications.

4-color logo

1-color logo

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Reversed

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Clear Space

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Give it space. To preserve the integrity and visual impact of the logo, always maintain adequate space around it. The clear space around the logo is an integral part of the design. It ensures the logo can be seen quickly and is undiluted by other logos, symbols or text.

Space should be equal to half the height of the logo as it is being used.

Minimum Size

The logo should not be used at less than .25" with no less than 15-point logo type.

Logo Don'ts

Unauthorized logo modification comprimise the Droidbuilders brand. Please do not attempt to recreate or alter the logo yourself. Only use provided DroidBuilders logos.

• Do not rotate the logo
• Do not alter the name orientation
• Do not change the approved typeface
• Do not recolor the logo
• Do not insert images or graphics into the logo
• Do not crop logo
• Do not place logo atop imagery

Sector, Regions, and Zone Logos

Branded locations are the local area clubs where the outreach with the public most occurs. Logos will be added as they are approved.

• BlackSun Sector
• Los Angeles Sector
• MidAtlantic Sector
• NorthEast Sector
• San Diego Sector

Usage Matrix

Type	Location Specific Marketing	Advertising	National Marketing	Corporate Marketing
		X	X	X
Sector/Region/Zone Logo	X
Medallion	X	X	X	X

Color Principles

We use color to get noticed and to give us personality. The DroidBuilder's palette is bold, simple, and approachable. Additional complementary colors reinforce the brand and foster recognition.

Color

DroidBuilder's Classic colors represent a distinct color signature that works universally across all of DroidBuilder's. These colors anchor and balance color expression when used with extended preferred and supplemental palettes. When it is important to signal the DroidBuilder's brand equity alone, Pantone 648, should be used in conjunction with the complimentary palettes.

Classic Palette

This is the standard classic palette and can be applied to all materials.

Classic Palette

White CMYK (0%, 0%,0%,0%) RGB (255, 255, 255) HEX #FFFFFF HSL (0, 0%,100%)	Cool Gray 6 CMYK (2%,1%,0%,25%) RGB (186, 188, 190) HEX #BABCBE HSL (210, 3%, 74%)	Process Black CMYK (0%,0%,0%,100%) RGB (0, 0, 0) HEX #000000 HSL (0, 0%, 0%)	Pantone 7408 CMYK (0%, 24%, 95%, 0%) RGB (255, 194, 14) HEX #FFC20E HSL (45, 100%, 53%)	Pantone 7685 CMYK (100%,46%,0%,34%) RGB (0, 91, 168) HEX #005BA8 HSL (207, 100%, 33%)	Pantone 648 CMYK (100%,50%,0%,59%) RGB (0, 52, 104) HEX #003468 HSL (210, 100%, 20%)

Preferred Palette

Preferred base colors span the spectrum. These colors have been selected as a foundation to build and evolve additional palettes from while retaining the overall feel.

Preferred Palette

Pantone 124 CMYK (5%,41%,100%,0%) RGB (242, 150, 0) HEX: #F29600 HSL (37, 100%, 47%)	Pantone 716C CMYK (5%,61%,99%,0%) RGB: (242, 99, 0) HEX: #F26300 HSL (24, 98%, 48%)	Pantone 2925 CMYK (77%,32%,0%,0%) RGB (59, 173, 255) HEX: #3BADFF HSL (205,100%, 61%)

Supplemental Palette

Supplemental palette base colors span the spectrum. These colors have been selected as a foundation to build and evolve additional palettes from while retaining the overall feel.

Supplemental Palette

Pantone 362 CMYK (49%, 0%,70%,38%) RGB (81, 158, 47) HEX #519E2F HSL (102, 54%,40%)	Pantone 390 CMYK (4%,0%,100%,26%) RGB (186, 188, 190) HEX #B5BD00 HSL (210, 3%, 74%)	Pantone 7619 CMYK (0%,60%,72%,25%) RGB (192, 76, 54) HEX #C04C36 HSL (10, 56%, 48%)	Pantone 228 CMYK (0%, 91%, 36%, 46%) RGB (137, 12, 88) HEX #890C58 HSL (324, 84%, 29%)	Pantone 7664 CMYK (17%,59%,0%,53%) RGB (101, 50, 121) HEX #653279 HSL (207, 100%, 33%)	Pantone 2203 CMYK (100%,22%,0%,32%) RGB (0, 135, 174) HEX #0087AE HSL (193, 100%, 34%)