Design Elements

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ has a range of design elements—both core and extended—that build on CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’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 ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.

Color

CU Gold, Black, CU Light Gray and CU Dark Gray are CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s primary brand colors and must be used on all projects to ensure visual consistency. 

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Fonts

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ 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 ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Graphic Marks

The Be ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. graphic marks—one of the four core elements—enable CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ 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 ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.

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Photography

Using authentic imagery is one of the most crucial extended design elements of the CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ brand. Unaltered, realistic photography brings the university’s bold character to life.

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