Design Style Guide.
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Design Style Guide
Visual identity is not decoration — it's a system of signals.
Color, typography, spacing, and imagery shape perception long before someone reads a sentence.
This guide helps you set visual direction with intention, not impulse. A well-defined direction reduces revisions.
Visual Energy
How should your brand feel at first glance? Pick the words, then describe the energy in 3–5 sentences.
- •Should your design feel light or dense?
- •Open or compact?
- •Quiet or expressive?
Color Direction
Before choosing a palette, define:
- •Warm or cool?
- •High contrast or soft contrast?
- •Neutral base with accents — or color-driven?
Verify readability. Never skip this.
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Typography Direction
Typography defines authority. Most brands need two fonts. Rarely more.
- •Serif or sans-serif?
- •Modern or elegant?
- •Neutral or expressive?
Layout & Structure
Design is structure. Sketch before you design.
- •Hero-heavy or compact?
- •Image-led or text-led?
- •Modular or narrative?
Imagery & Mood
- •Real photography or abstract?
- •Studio light or natural light?
- •People-focused or product-focused?
What to Avoid
Design should amplify positioning.
A well-defined visual direction reduces friction and strengthens credibility.
Design is structured perception.
Tip: when you print, choose Save as PDF as the destination — your answers get saved into the file.