Brand Kits

Find successful combinations of the elements of our brand.

The following “kits” contain a curated subset of visual elements, chosen to evoke a particular look that’s core to Northwestern and the stories we tell. However, these kits are not meant to be mutually exclusive, but are meant to act as a starting point for creation.

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Download the PDFs to see how design elements can be combined to create a specific look and feel.

Storied

Our institution is filled with tradition, legacy and achievement. This kit evokes pride and history:

Serif type faces lend a traditional, sophisticated feel.
Architectural photography reinforces our academic tradition.
Limited color palette is clean and refined.
Graphic elements, including the "N" and slash, are subtle.

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Energized

Use this kit to communicate the enthusiasm and optimism that exist all over our campus:

Typography is clear and bold.
Photography is bright, colorful, and action-oriented.
Color palette features Northwestern Purple prominently.
Graphic elements, as well as the layering of type, photos and graphics, add energy.

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Modern

Use the pieces of this kit to showcase our exploration into new fields and our trailblazing accomplishments:

Lighter weights of sans-serif typefaces are airy and striking.
White dominates the color palette for a clean feel.
Photography is contemporary and includes nontraditional compositions.
Graphic elements include rule lines and the slash supergraphic for emphasis and movement.

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Connected

Northwestern makes a global impact. The elements of this kit showcase the full spectrum of our influence:

The Akkurat typeface establishes a high-tech, high-impact tone.
Color use is balanced to visually represent diversity.
Photography establishes a sense of place and features people.
The facet line graphic is a literal representation of connections.

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