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GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY Brand Guidelines INTRODUCTION Our neighborhood is a vibrant place to live, work, shop, and play. Our sense of character is built on a foundation of community. We see richness in our history, our tradition, and


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GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY

Brand Guidelines

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INTRODUCTION

Our neighborhood is a vibrant place to live, work, shop, and play. Our sense of character is built on a foundation of community. We see richness — in

  • ur history, our tradition, and our social interaction.

We see new generations enjoying our own brand

  • f urban living, created more than 50 years ago

by previous generations of trailblazers. Our way of life is special because the way we live is unique. You feel it when you cross through the Third Street gateway, shop in our one-of-a-kind stores, indulge in our destination restaurants, explore our parks, marvel at our gardens. Millions

  • f individual bricks were placed on top of one

another to form this village we call our home. We care about our neighbors. And we’re proud of what we’ve built. That’s why each year we invite thousands to share our passion by experiencing

  • ur homes and our gardens. We’re an interesting

mix of personalities, and we always have been. We’re fun and we like to laugh. What we have can’t be replicated. We live this way — and protect it with great passion — because we understand that what we have is a neighborhood like no other. Because character lives on.

This brand guidelines document is intended to help us create clear and compelling communications. There is some flexibility to our brand, in a nod to our vibrant

  • spirit. There are also a few things

that are “fixed” in an effort to create consistency. Our goal is to become a brand that is recognized and authentically connects our community with others.

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DESIGN

Create a balance Brand elements should be used in combination to balance our traditional and historic foundation (like our buildings and streets) with our modern and contemporary community (like our people and creative energy). Consider the audience Think about the primary audience for the piece you are creating. Is it for people currently living in the German Village community or are we inviting others to visit? When designing and writing a piece for those outside our community, especially, avoid using German Village lingo or

  • jargon. Be sure the piece clearly provides all the

information someone would need to engage. It is recommended that you have someone from

  • utside our community review the piece to

determine if it makes sense to him or her. Demonstrate our mission, rather than always stating it Be intentional when using the German Village Society’s mission statement in marketing

  • communications. It should not be used to

simply “fill space,” but rather when it is a critical component to the message being

  • communicated. The most powerful way to

communicate our mission is through the spirit, design, and messaging of the piece itself. When communications are executed well, the addition of the mission statement should feel unnecessary. 3

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LOGOS

Event Logos In order to preserve some consistency in how German Village events are marketed, it is preferred that events do not receive designed logos to represent the event name. We encourage event chairs to leverage the brand elements

  • utlined in this document (fonts, colors, etc.) to

highlight the event name. However, there are times when an event warrants its own logo (or has an existing logo that has become familiar in the community). In those instances, make sure that “German Village” is tied to the event name in the logo lockup. The reference to German Village can be secondary in weight to the event name. Potential ways to do that are:

  • The German Village
  • German Village’s
  • In Historic German Village

(Note: If using the word historic as a modifier, it should always appear in a serif typeface.) The primary logo is the Open Door. It represents the neighborhood and it’s welcoming environment and should be the primary logo on any communication piece. The primary use of the Open Door logo should always lock up with the tagline: Character lives

  • n. However, it can appear without a tagline if

necessary. Using the German Village Business Community (GVBC) Logo For communications incorporating the German Village Business Community (GVBC) logo, the piece should lead with the Open Door logo and tagline and sign off with the GVBC logo. (The Seal should not be used in these instances.) The secondary logo is the Seal. It should only be used as a “sign off” or “endorsement” to the communication piece. No other text (e.g., Mission statements, etc.) should be placed next to the Seal to allow it to stand out, and be used consistently across communications. Usage recommendations:

  • Bottom left or right corner of cover pages or
  • ne page communications
  • Back cover of multi-page communications
  • Only use in black & white or brown & white

the

GERMAN VILLAGE

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DTL VANDEN KEERE

(recommended for body copy)

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 0123456789 Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 0123456789

MEDIUM REGULAR

GOTHAM

(recommended for headlines)

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 0123456789 Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 0123456789 Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 0123456789

BOLD MEDIUM BOOK

FONTS

The primary font is Gotham. It has a contemporary feel which denotes our vibrant, engaging community. The secondary font is DTL Vanden Keere. It is a little more traditional; acknowledging the historical foundation of our community and providing balance to the primary font. PC Equivalent: Arial

PC Equivalent: Times New Roman

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SPOT PROCESS WEB PMS 555 PMS 609 PMS 471 PMS 491 PMS 5425 PMS WG4 PMS 5575 PMS WG11 C / 00 M / 17 Y / 34 K / 62 C / 20 Y / 00 M / 16 K / 17 C / 00 Y / 04 M / 09 K / 24 C / 30 Y / 04 M / 00 K / 31 C / 00 Y / 79 M / 100 K / 52 C / 00 M / 59 Y / 100 K / 18 C / 00 M / 00 Y / 46 K / 04 C / 16 M / 88 Y / 100 K / 06 C / 75 M / 00 Y / 60 K / 55 C / 55 M / 15 Y / 06 K / 00 R / 125 G / 106 B / 085 R / 173 G / 199 B / 189 R / 202 G / 194 B / 184 R / 128 G / 161 B / 182 R / 137 G / 049 B / 001 R / 206 G / 112 B / 025 R / 249 G / 237 B / 155 R / 197 G / 067 B / 039 R / 000 G / 103 B / 078 R / 110 G / 179 B / 215

Equivalents

COLOR PALETTE

Our color palette consists of dark, bright, and neutral tones split into primary, secondary, tertiary, and accent colors. This was done to allow for creativity in usage, and provide

  • ptions based on the purpose of the
  • communication. Keeping to the color choices

provided is important to helping create a consistent look and feel across the numerous communication materials that are produced.

Paper Color

Visual mix of WG4 & 609 6 PMS WG11 PMS WG4 PMS 491 PMS 471 PMS 609 PMS 555 PMS 5575 PMS 5425 PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY ACCENT

Hierarchy

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Applications of photography, imagery, artwork, and graphic elements should be used to support and advance the purpose of the communication. It is easy to focus

  • n the beauty of the buildings in our community when

incorporating visuals into a piece. When possible and appropriate, consider visual elements that incorporate people to demonstrate the diversity, vibrancy, and active nature of our community. CLIP ART IS NOT TO BE USED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

GRAPHIC ELEMENTS

Rules

Rules can be used to create structure within a layout, to highlight an important fact, or simply to add a pop of color.

Flags

Flags are containers that bleed off a page and hold important information or calls-to-action. They can sit on any page edge. SEE MAP INSIDE

Illustration

Illustrations are a great way to convey the personality and vibe of German Village. This category can include such things as drawings, watercolors, oil paintings, etc. Illustration should be the primary form of visual

  • communication. Additionally, they

can be used when photography is not available or appropriate.

Photography

Photography should be used when talking about a specific location

  • r person. The photography

should support the message being conveyed, rather than being used as the primary message. Preferably, all images would appear in either black and white or monotone/duotone, using the brand colors.

Pattern

Pattern, meant to represent the iconic bricks of German Village, can be used to add texture and visual interest to a page.

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EXAMPLES | Stationery

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52nd Annual

GERMAN VILLAGE

HAUS UND GARTEN TOUR

June 26, 2011 | 9am – 6pm

Honoring the spirit and passion of Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns, who knew how to truly have fun.

EXAMPLES | Booklet

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HISTORIC

GERMAN VILLAGE

COLUMBUS, OHIO

SHOP | DINE | STROLL

SEE MAP INSIDE

EXAMPLES | Brochure

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VILLAGE LIGHTS

SHOP | DINE | STROLL

The First Sunday Evening in December from 6 – 10pm in Historic German Village

gvbusinesscommunity.com

EXAMPLES | Postcard

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