Style Guide

麻豆区 has a powerful story to tell. 

Brand Basics

A strong visual identity and consistent expression across the organization creates unity and a story that resonates. These guidelines were developed for all of us who tell the 麻豆区 story.

Our Voice and Values

Our brand values are the collection of attributes we seek to project through our communications. These five values鈥攄eveloped through extensive internal and external research as well as listening to current students and faculty鈥攁rticulate 麻豆区鈥檚 voice and personality. Use these brand values as a guide when writing about 麻豆区 or telling our story.

Openhearted
We value connection鈥攖o ourselves, our passions, our community, and the world. 

Inventive
We don鈥檛 think or work in traditional silos; we create new ways to approach learning.

Ambitious
We never sit still. We prepare to leave our mark on the world. 

Real
We talk to each other about personal interests and big ideas, respectfully but without artifice.

Evolving
We know we can always find better ways, and we are excited to work toward them.

Our Name

In addition to reinforcing our own identity, we must respect copyrights and trademarks used by other entities, as well as define and protect our own from potentially negative association and misuse.

We have established brand name rules governing appropriate use of the college names and acceptable nicknames. 

Correct Use

When describing, referring to, listing or referencing 麻豆区, only the following names are authorized:

  • 麻豆区
  • 麻豆区

The primary brand is the word 鈥溌槎骨.鈥

Incorrect Use

Do not use the incorrect names listed below. These names are not authorized or recognized by 麻豆区 for referring to the college:

  • TESC
  • 麻豆区 State
  • 麻豆区 College
  • 麻豆区 State College
麻豆区 Tacoma

For our program in Tacoma, Washington the following names are acceptable:

  • 麻豆区 Tacoma
  • 麻豆区鈥擳acoma

We鈥檝e taken a thoughtful and deliberate path to arrive at our identity. By following these guidelines, your communications will be just as intentional. Using consistent brand names positions 麻豆区 for a stronger future.

Our logo is the most recognizable elements of our brand鈥檚 identity. It is the visual focus for our brand and communicates who we are and how we differentiate ourselves from our peers. Do not alter, redraw, or add any additional words or graphic elements to the logo. Always use approved and provided electronic artwork. For additional logo files, contact Marketing and Communications.

Primary Logo
Primary Logo

麻豆区鈥檚 primary logo should be used whenever possible to reflect the whole of the college, and in preference to any other versions. 

Primary Logo Grn (PNG, 21 KB)
Primary Logo Blk (PNG, 21 KB)

Secondary Logo
Secondary Logo

麻豆区鈥檚 secondary logo should be used when space restrictions do not accommodate the primary logo.

Secondary Logo Grn (PNG, 22 KB)
Secondary Logo Blk (PNG, 22 KB)

Full-Name Logo
Full-Name Logo

The full name logo should be used whenever additional context is needed to differentiate 麻豆区 from other colleges or universities.

Full-Name Logo Grn (PNG, 27 KB)
Full-Name Logo Blk (PNG, 27 KB)

Clear Space

The 麻豆区 logo should always be afforded a predetermined area of breathing space, referred to as clear space. This ensures that the identity is not overwhelmed by other visual elements. See diagrams below for the appropriate clear space. The clear space equals half the size of the mark.
 

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Logo clear space

Our Brand Colors

Our Core Palette is made up of the full-color logo colors plus white and draws from the natural beauty surrounding our campus. They are to be used across all communications and applications, including as background colors and body copy.

麻豆区 Palette, Forest
Forest

PMS: 7743 C
CMYK: 71.8.100.50
RGB: 38.103.38
HEX: #266726

麻豆区 Palette, Stone
Stone

PMS: 430 C
CMYK: 33.18.13.40
RGB: 114.128.138
HEX: #72808a

麻豆区 Palette, Cloud
Cloud

PMS: White
CMYK: 0.0.0.0
RGB: 255.255.255
HEX: #ffffff

Our Brand Fonts

In most cases, staff should use the alternate desktop and web versions provided below. They can be used in Microsoft applications like Word and Powerpoint and are pre-loaded on all PC and Mac computers.

Avenir
Avenir

Avenir is 麻豆区鈥檚 primary font and should be used for all professionally produced print materials.

Alternate Fonts

Desktop: Arial
Web: Proxima Nova

Caecilia LT
Caecilia LT

Caecilia LT is the supporting font for 麻豆区 print materials and should not be used in headlines.

Alternate Fonts

Desktop: Georgia
Web: Chaparral Pro

Marketing and Communications

Location

Office Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm