Step 5: Use Identity, Branding, and Style Guidelines
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Review against approved Stanford branding, identity, and style guidelines to ensure compliance.
The identity guide was informed by many conversations, research, and workshops across campus. It’s intended to inspire and align efforts and aid in the creation of strong, cohesive material across mediums.
Procedure
- Prior to beginning development, clarify brand needs for the application/website/service or product being built (e.g., Stanford branded, minimally branded, co-branded, unbranded) Visit Stanford Sites to learn more.
- Consult identity.stanford.edu for implementation requirements for your product
- Use this to compare visual styles of your product against identity guidelines
- If looking for specific patterns or code examples, consult decanter.stanford.edu for design style, pattern, and code snippets. For any questions about the Decanter or access for Figma, contact the Decanter Slack Channel #decanter.
- Note issues that arise and prioritize in your documentation.