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Brand Guidelines

Version 1.0

Updated 2019/07/24

Introduction

Brand Platform

These guidelines were prepared by the Milk Studio in order to enhance the creative process and to support the development of WebSupport brand communication.

Foreword

The following guidelines show the basic principles of how to use the revised WebSupport identity.

The WebSupport identity is built as a set of components. When used according to the rules, together they form the distinctive visual expression of the WebSupport brand. 

This kit outlines these parts, their structure and how they are linked, in order to help you communicate the WebSupport brand consistently across all channels.

Brand Assets

Here is an overview of the individual elements that make up our brand. Think of them as tools in your brand toolkit.

Principal Assets

Standard Logo
Our logo is the primary expression of our brand. It should feature prominently in all internal and external communications.

Primary Brand Colours
Colour plays an important role in brand recognition. We have selected a set of primary and secondary WebSupport colours.

Typeface
The primary brand typeface is Bebas Neue. It works to strengthen the brand look and feel and to express the WebSupport personality.

Visual Style
The WebSupport visual style can be used to deliver immediate impact by separating the logo and placing it as a dynamic element within the layout of the design.

Illustrations
Illustrations allow us to communicate ideas. They are one of the core elements of our brand — when the people see them, they instantly think ‘WebSupport’.

Substitutes Assets

Stacked Logo
This version should be used for use when the legibility of the Standard Logo is compromised due to the scale of usage.

Partnership Logo
This version is intended for use when our brand has a dominant position in a partnership.

Symbol
The Standard Logo should be used on all corporate materials, whenever possible. However, there may be instances when branding is required, but where the space available does not allow the Standard Logo to be used effectively. In these rare cases, the symbol may be used on its own.

Secondary Brand Colours
Our secondary colours form the main palette for illustration and icons.

Supporting Typeface
Optimized for legibility, clarity, and consistency, SF Pro is the WebSupport body copy typeface.

Photography
Our photography reinforces our brand that is bright, confident, positive and inspiring.

Icon
To support our imagery and typography, we use fitting icons for clear navigation.

Pattern
To allow flexibility within our brand applications, we have created a pattern structure.

Updated 2019/07/24

Colour

Overview

The use of colour is an important aspect of the WebSupport identity. The primary colours are WS Navy, WS Red, WS Black and WS White. The logo colour should be shown in WS Black when the background colour is white or light, and in WS White when the background colour is black or dark.

Colour Specifications

Pantone® Spot Colours, as well as CMYK process colours, are specified for print use. RGB and HTML specifications are for use with on-screen and web applications, and are provided for a consistent appearance.

Primary Brand Colours

We use navy, red, black, and white to anchor our secondary palette and ensure consistency across our brand communications.

Navy
RGB — 44 55 66
CMYK — 87 65 49 54
HEX — 2c3843
PMS — 7546

Red
RGB — 221 86 86
CMYK — 0 78 57 0
HEX — DD5656
PMS — 1787

Black
RGB — 0 0 0
CMYK — 0 0 0 100
HEX — 000000
PMS — Black

White
RGB — 255 255 255
CMYK — 0 0 0 0
HEX — FFFFFF
PMS — White

Secondary Colours

Our secondary colours form the main palette for illustration and icons.

Green
RGB — 110 157 82
CMYK — 72 13 87 0
HEX — 6E9D52
PMS — 362

Aqua
RGB — 158 206 202
CMYK — 50 0 25 0
HEX — 9ECECA
PMS — 5503

 

Orange
RGB — 219 140 59
CMYK — 0 53 86 0
HEX — DB8C3B
PMS — 715

Purple
RGB — 83 75 101
CMYK — 70 69 36 25
HEX — 534B65
PMS — 668

 

Light Grey
RGB — 145 161 156
CMYK — 49 24 36 6
HEX — 91A19C
PMS — 442

Tint Values

These tints are examples that can be applied to all colour breakdowns.

Logo Use on Solid Backgrounds

White Logo on Coloured Background

Our primary logo colour is black. However, the white version can be used on a coloured background.

Navy

Red

Green

Aqua

Orange

Purple

Light Grey

Background Opacity Control

These examples should be used as a guide for selecting the correct option (Black or White) for your background.

Light Background
This is the preferred method of reproducing the logo.

Mid Background
The Black or White option of the logo may be used depending on the tone of the background.

Dark Background
The White option of the logo must be used on dark backgrounds.

Incorrect Use

Here are some examples of unacceptable colour misuse.

Do not use the logo that does not stand out from the background.

Do not use the logo in any colour other than white or black.

Updated 2019/07/24

Typography

Overview

At WebSupport, we use two typefaces: Bebas Neue (Fontfabric) and SF Pro (Apple). Both typefaces come in a variety of weights and offer the flexibility of use. Commitment to these typefaces will create a consistent and strong identity.

Where using these typefaces isn’t possible (for example in emails), we use Arial.

External Suppliers

You can download the typefaces at:

Primary Typeface

Bebas Neue

The primary brand typeface is Bebas Neue. It works to strengthen the brand look and feel and to express the WebSupport personality. The primary typeface is used for headings — not for body copy and buttons.

Bebas Neue Regular

Bebas Neue Bold

Download Bebas Neue

Supporting Typeface

SF Pro

Optimized for legibility, clarity, and consistency, SF Pro is the WebSupport body copy typeface.

SF Pro Light

SF Pro Regular

SF Pro Medium

SF Pro Bold

Download SF Pro

Applying The Type

Main headlines can be aligned to the left, right or centred.

Left-aligned

Right-aligned

Centred

Numbers
Bebas Neue can be used for numbering and for number highlights.

Kerning and Tracking

Kerning is the adjustment of space between individual letters in a word. In most design applications you can easily set the application to optical kerning which allows the computer to adjust kerning for you — use this setting for all of our copy.

Tracking is the overall setting of the space between the letters in a body of copy. In most design applications you can easily adjust the tracking settings.

Bebas Neue
Always set Bebas Neue kerning to optical and track to plus 50px.

SF Pro
Always leave SF Pro kerning set to Auto and tracking at zero.

Leading

Leading is the space between the lines of type in a body of copy. Follow these guidelines to control your leading.

Note: This formula is a guide and should be followed when possible, but there may be applications when it is not appropriate.

Bebas Neue
The minimum leading point should always be set at two points above the chosen font size.

SF Pro
The minimum leading point should always be set at six points above the chosen font size.

Hierarchy

It is crucial to organize typography in 
a hierarchical system according to importance and use.

Awareness
In this example, the most important elements are made to hold the most attention through scale and type.

Call to Action
Even with just the smallest adjustments, the focus moves to the "Call to Action" message.

Call to Action

There are two ways to create and signify a call to action for brand communications. Use SF Pro Bold for Action and for Buttons.

Label Button

Label buttons with what they do. Add a clear message of what happens after the click.

Inactive

Hover/Active

Text Button

The text buttons are text labels that fall outside of a block of text. The text should describe the action that will occur if a user clicks or taps a button.

Inactive

Hover/Active

Colour Palette

The colour palette is set to help communicate different moods. Below are examples of how to use it.

White and Navy Background

Navy on white background

White on a navy background

Red on white background

Red on a navy background

Green on white background

Green on a navy background

Aqua on white background

Aqua on a navy background

Orange on white background

Orange on a navy background

Purple on white background

Purple on a navy background (this option is not approved)

Light grey on white background

Light grey on a navy background

Coloured Background

Red background

Green background

Aqua background

Orange background

Purple background

Light grey background

Incorrect Use

Below are examples of incorrect typography uses.

Do not use more than one colour on the same page unless you are working with graphs and charts.

Do not change kerning or tracking.

Do not use Bebas Neue for different levels of hierarchy.

Do not make different levels of hierarchy using the same size.

The Type System Recommendation

We use typography to present our design and content as clearly and efficiently as possible. The type system includes a range of contrasting styles that support the needs of WebSupport and its content.

Recommended Styles for Digital Use

Here are the 14 standard type system styles for all the digital formats.

You can access the type system using type styles in Sketch by downloading this file.

 Category  Typeface  Font  Size  Letter Spacing  Line Hight
 Heading 1  Bebas Neue  Bold  56 px  20 px / 1 em  56 px
 Heading 2  Bebas Neue  Bold  40 px  10 px / 0,5 em  40 px
 Heading 3  Bebas Neue  Bold  32 px  10 px / 0,5 em  32 px
 Heading 4  Bebas Neue  Bold  24 px  10 px / 0,5 em  24 px
 Subtitle 1  SF Pro  Regular  32 px  Normal  40 px
 Subtitle 2  SF Pro  Regular  24 px  Normal  32 px
 Subtitle 3  SF Pro  Regular  18 px  Normal  24 px
 Subtitle 4  SF Pro  Bold  14 px  Normal  16 px
 Body 1  SF Pro  Regular  14 px  Normal  16 px
 Body 2  SF Pro  Regular  12 px  Normal  16 px
 Button 1  SF Pro  Bold  12 px  60 px / 3 em  16 px
 Button 2  SF Pro  Bold  12 px  10 px / 0,5 em  16 px
 Caption  SF Pro  Regular  10 px  10 px / 0,5 em  16 px
 Overline  SF Pro  Medium  9 px  20 px / 1 em  16 px

 

Download Typography Styles (Sketch)

Recommended Styles for Print Use

Here are the 12 standard type system styles for A4 print format.

 Category  Typeface  Font  Size  Letter Spacing  Line Hight
 Heading 1  Bebas Neue  Bold  54 pt  50 pt  56 pt
 Heading 2  Bebas Neue  Bold  38 pt  50 pt  40 pt
 Heading 3  Bebas Neue  Bold  30 pt  50 pt  32 pt
 Heading 4  Bebas Neue  Bold  22 pt  50 pt  24 pt
 Subtitle 1  SF Pro  Regular  24 pt  Normal  30 pt
 Subtitle 2  SF Pro  Regular  18 pt  Normal  22 pt
 Subtitle 3  SF Pro  Bold  14 pt  Normal  20 pt
 Body 1  SF Pro  Regular  12 pt  Normal  18 pt
 Body 2  SF Pro  Regular  10 pt  Normal  16 pt
 Body 3  SF Pro  Regular  8 pt  Normal  14 pt
 Caption  SF Pro  Bold  10 pt  10 pt  16 pt
 Overline  SF Pro  Medium  9 pt  20 pt  16 pt

 

Download Typography Styles (Illustrator)

Pairings

It is essential to maintain these type pairings. This allows for accuracy, persistence, and a strong hierarchy for all communications.

Recommended Pairings

 Category  Typeface  Font  Size  Letter Spacing  Line Hight
 Heading 1  Bebas Neue  Bold  54 pt  50 pt  56 pt
 Subtitle 1  SF Pro  Regular  24 pt  Normal  30 pt
 Body 3  SF Pro  Regular  8 pt  Normal  14 pt
 Caption  SF Pro  Bold  10 pt  10 pt  16 pt
 Overline  SF Pro  Medium  9 pt  20 pt  16 pt

 

 Category  Typeface  Font  Size  Letter Spacing  Line Hight
 Heading 2  Bebas Neue  Regular  38 pt  50 pt  40 pt
 Subtitle 2  SF Pro  Regular  18 pt  Normal  22 pt
 Body 3  SF Pro  Regular  8 pt  Normal  14 pt
 Caption  SF Pro  Bold  10 pt  10 pt  16 pt

 

 Category  Typeface  Font  Size  Letter Spacing  Line Hight
 Heading 1  Bebas Neue  Bold  56 px  20 px / 1 em  56 px
 Subtitle 2  SF Pro  Regular  24 px  Normal  32 px
 Body 2  SF Pro  Regular  12 px  Normal  16 px
 Caption  SF Pro  Regular  10 px  10 px / 0,5 em  16 px
 Overline  SF Pro  Medium  9 px  20 px / 1 em  16 px

Examples

Updated 2019/07/24

Visual Style

Overview

Never static, always scalable, the visual style is a brand-building element that can be used in multiple ways.

Construction

These are the six steps we follow to create a basic visual style.

Step 1
Select format. This could be either portrait or landscape.

Step 2
Add a grid of squares (not to be confused with grid layouts) that always fits the screen no matter the width or height of the screen. Use this fixed sizing scale: 8x8px on web and 8x8mm on print.

Step 3
Add a shape as a new layer.

Step 4
Put the Standard Logo over the shape. It is important to observe and maintain the rules for proper clear space.

Step 5
Identify the four points and play with them in order to create a new dynamic shape.

Step 6
Finally, change the colour to make the visual more interesting.

Types

We consider two modes when applying the visual style.

One Layer
We use this option with an illustration.

Two Layers
We use this option with photography.

Animated Examples: One Layer
We use this option with an illustration.

Animated Examples: Two Layers
We use this option with photography.

Colour Palette

This section is your guide to help create the visual style with colour in B2C and Internal communication.

Red - One layer

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Red - Two layers

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Green - One layer

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Green - Two layers

Download (AI)

Aqua - One layer

Download (AI)

Aqua - Two layers

Download (AI)

Orange - One layer

Download (AI)

Orange - Two layers

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Purple - One layer

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Purple - Two layers

Download (AI)

Light Grey - One layer

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Light Grey - Two layers

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Incorrect Use

Below are examples of incorrect typography uses.

Do not make the visual style wider than necessary.

Do not ignore the clear space around the logo.

Do not use unofficial colours.

Do not play with the visual style in an unfashionable way.

Updated 2019/07/24

Illustration

Overview

The illustrations always depict subjects that are related to WebSupport products and can be used in print and digital applications. The full suite of illustration is available to those who have access to design software such as Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.

Principles and Characteristic

Principles

The WebSupport illustration style follows two main principles: 'Inspiring through metaphor' and 'Easy to understand'.

Inspiring through metaphor
Embrace realism to create compelling images.

Easy to understand
Educate through straight forward symbols.

Characteristic

Our illustrations are simple, created from geometric shapes and rendered in solid, flat colours.

Geometric Shapes
Do not use rounded corners.

Solid Colours
Do not use gradients.

Placement

The placement of illustrations is flexible and responds to the content. It can be placed either on the left, right, centre it below or above the text.

Left 

Right 

Centred below

Centred above 

Background

Our illustrations are always accompanied by a coloured background. Please note that these images are only examples. Each illustration can be placed on different colour background.

Illustration on navy background

Illustration on red background

Illustration on green background

Illustration on aqua background

Illustration on orange background

Illustration on purple background

Illustration on light grey background

Updated 2019/07/24

Photography

Overview

We use photography that reinforces our brand — it is bright, confident, positive and inspiring and supports the subject matter.

Principles

The WebSupport image style consists of two levels: Portrait and Editorial. Each level has been developed to reflect a different aspect of our company.

Level 1: Portrait
Our series of portraits have been created to reflect our brand attributes: smart, analytical, pioneering, inspiring, creative and rigorous.

Level 2: Editorial
Our editorial style focuses on capturing our colleagues in their workplace. The individual should look relaxed and comfortable in their environment, and able to express their personality.

Updated 2019/07/24

Icons

Overview

When creating new icons, it is important to illustrate the concept as simple as possible. We refer to our existing iconography and make sure that any new icons created follow the same style.

Construction

These are the three steps we follow to create a symbol.

Step 1
Always start with the silhouette that uses a dark background.

Step 2
Create a symbol by using all the illustration rules.

Step 3
By combining our element silhouettes and a symbol, we can create a distinctive icon. The symbol should be always go beyond the edges of the silhouettes.

Clear Space

There needs to be a clear space around the icon at all times, and this space must be 1/3 of the height of the silhouette.

Sizing

Icons have been designed to work in different sizes, but these are our best two recommendations: 100px and 180px in width on web.

Minimum size

Recommended size

Working With Text

When you combine icons and text, the distance between these two elements needs to be equal or 1/2 of the height of the silhiuette.

Version 1

Version 2

Examples

Collection

Our icons are bold and impactful. Always use the original artwork (available for download in all formats from our brand site).

 

 

Updated 2019/07/24

Pattern

Overview

Never static, always scalable, our pattern is a brand-building element that can be used in multiple ways.

Construction

These are the five steps we follow to create a pattern.

Step 1
Create a parallelogram.

Step 2
Duplicate it in order to create a grid.

Step 3
Choose a template.

Step 4
The WebSupport pattern consists of two elements that are similar in shape, but different in size.

Step 5
The elements should be creatively cropped to generate visual interest and to accommodate other WebSupport brand assets such as headlines, photography and the logo. You can choose between any of our corporate colours.

Applications

Please note that these examples are not intended to define or limit the use of patterns.

T-shirt

Carpet

Phone case

Mug

Updated 2019/07/24

Preview of Applications

Website

The navigation bar and footer.

Measurements

Design

Administration Page

Login page and navigation bar.

Login page

Admin page - Option 1

Admin page - Option 2

Facebook

Profile picture

Facebook page

Grid - Left-alignment

Grid - Right-alignment

Examples with photography

Examples with illustration

Cover image

Cover image example

Facebook Co-branding

Co-branding - Left-alignment

Co-branding - Right-alignment

Examples with photography

Examples with illustration

Youtube

Profile picture

Youtube page

Youtube graphic panel

Youtube graphic panel

Instagram

Profile picture

Instagram

Podcast

Example

Example

Newsletter

Example

Example

Poster

Grid

Grid

Grid

Grid

Grid

Grid

Example

Example

Example

Example

Updated 2019/07/24

B2B Communication

Overview

The following section is dedicated to B2B communication.

Colour Palette

We use black, red, dark grey, and white to anchor our secondary palette and ensure consistency across our B2B brand communications.

Black
RGB — 0 0 0
CMYK — 0 0 0 100
HEX — 000000
PMS — Black

Red
RGB — 221 86 86
CMYK — 0 78 57 0
HEX — DD5656
PMS — 1787

Dark Grey
RGB — 83 85 86
CMYK — 30 23 17 58
HEX — 535556
PMS — Cool Gray 9

White
RGB — 255 255 255
CMYK — 0 0 0 0
HEX — FFFFFF
PMS — White

Typography

This section is your guide to help create typography with colour in B2B communication.

Dark grey on white background

White on dark grey background

Red on white background

White on black background

Visual Style

This section is your guide to help create the visual style with colour in B2B communication.

One layer

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Two layers

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One layer

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Two layers

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One layer

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Two layers

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Applications Preview

Business Card

The following provides an example of how the visual elements come together to create a business card.

Front

Back

Flyer

The following provides an example of how the visual elements come together to create a flyer.

Front

Back

Offer

Cover

There are a number of different layout styles for offers — illustrated below. While layouts can vary, the size and position of the WebSupport logo and strapline must not be modified.

Grid

Elements

Design

Design

Design

Design

Design

Design

Spread

The images below show the layout grid examples for different types of offers.

Grid

Elements

Design

Design

Updated 2019/07/24

Internal Communication

Overview

The following slides are examples of how internal communication should use brand assets. The primary visual element in the internal communication is our symbol.

Colour Palette

Our internal communication is colourful; a true reflection of our personality.

Navy
RGB — 44 55 66
CMYK — 87 65 49 54
HEX — 2c3843
PMS — 7546

Red
RGB — 221 86 86
CMYK — 0 78 57 0
HEX — DD5656
PMS — 1787

Green
RGB — 110 157 82
CMYK — 72 13 87 0
HEX — 6E9D52
PMS — 362

Aqua
RGB — 158 206 202
CMYK — 50 0 25 0
HEX — 9ECECA
PMS — 5503

Orange
RGB — 219 140 59
CMYK — 0 53 86 0
HEX — DB8C3B
PMS — 715

Purple
RGB — 83 75 101
CMYK — 70 69 36 25
HEX — 534B65
PMS — 668

Light Grey
RGB — 145 161 156
CMYK — 49 24 36 6
HEX — 91A19C
PMS — 442

Typography

This section is your guide to help create typography with colour in Internal communication.

White and Navy Background

Navy on white background

White on a navy background

Red on white background

Red on a navy background

Green on white background

Green on a navy background

Aqua on white background

Aqua on a navy background

Orange on white background

Orange on a navy background

Purple on white background

Purple on a navy background (this option is not approved)

Light grey on white background

Light grey on a navy background

Coloured Background

Red background

Green background

Aqua background

Orange background

Purple background

Light grey background

Visual Style

This section is your guide to help create the visual style with colour in internal communication.

Red - One layer

Download (AI)

Red - Two layers

Download (AI)

Green - One layer

Download (AI)

Green - Two layers

Download (AI)

Aqua - One layer

Aqua - Two layers

Orange - One layer

Download (AI)

Orange - Two layers

Download (AI)

Purple - One layer

Download (AI)

Purple - Two layers

Download (AI)

Light grey - One layer

Download (AI)

Light grey - Two layers

Download (AI)

Updated 2019/07/24

Downloads

Logos

All brand logos are available for download here.

WebSupport Logos (AI, EPS, JPG, PNG)

Typefaces

Bebas Neue and SF Pro are available for download here.

Bebas Neue, SF Pro (OTF)

Visual Style

Examples are available for download here.

Visual Style (AI)

B2B Visual Style

Examples are available for download here.

B2B Visual Style (AI)

Internal Communication

Examples are available for download here.

Internal Visual Style (AI)