Daemen University is a community of vibrant personalities
We celebrate the eclectic nature of our culture, with nods to the warm aesthetic of our mid-century roots and campus environment. Our branding is designed to showcase the faces you'll see at Daemen — and the stories and accomplishments created here.
Daemen University uses a modular brand mark made up of three parts: icon, logo, and tagline. These components can be used in various arrangements, dictated by type of collateral, size of document, and target audience.
Our logo is the primary visual in marketing and branding, and is recognized most broadly. A supporting nameplate is added for materials and correspondences featured outisde of our region, or where the Daemen brand is not as well-recognized.
Adding the icon or tagline impresses the college's identity onto designed works. The Tri-Graphic, where all three elements are used at once, is recommended for enrollment pieces, banners, physical signage, and event programs. Approved orientations for our brand mark elements are outlined below.
Icon + Logo
Logo + Tagline
Tri-Graphic
The nameplate can be added to any of these orientations below the logo.
Daemen's brand mark must be used with careful precision. The illustrations below are examples of what to do and to avoid when using the Daemen University brand mark.
Displayed white on Daemen blue.
Displayed white on medium blue.
Displayed black or white on soft blue.
Displayed black or white on cyan.
Displayed white on black.
Displayed black on white.
Displayed as primary color on white.
Displayed in a mix of primary brand colors.
Displayed with an unobtrusive drop-shadow.
Displayed legibly over a photo.
Displayed on its side.
Squashed vertically.
Stretched horizontally.
Pixelated or distorted.
With an added outline.
Laid out in hard-to-read color combinations.
Accent color used for background.
Unauthorized color used for background.
Displayed in an accent or unauthorized color.
When its usage as an overlay is hard-to-read.
There are additional graphics used throughout the Daemen Community to serve stakeholders or departments. Please take time to review these assets and how they can and cannot be applied.
Presidential Seal
The official seal of the President of Daemen University. This is used exclusively by the Office of the President.
Heritage Seal
The Heritage Seal is reserved specifically for official university documents, such as correspondence from the Registrar, Admissions, and Alumni Relations office.
University Seal
A supporting mark, reflecting elements from the official brand mark. The collegiate seal is primarily used on merchandise at the discretion of the Publications Department.
Engraver's Seal
A variant of the University Seal, this mark is simplified for scale and ease of manufacturing and replication, to be used ONLY when use of the original would result in issues of legibility or production flaws.
Horizontal Nameplate
An additional supporting mark that displays Daemen University's name in a combination of Trajan Pro and custom-made ligatures. This is primarily used in cases where there is not enough room to apply the Logo + Nameplate.
Primary Athletics Logo
A logo used specifically by the Athletics Department. To learn more about the Athletics brand identity, visit the Athletics Style Guide page.
Daemen's primary brand color is a strong blue to signify loyalty and a connection to our original identity as Rosary Hill College. The color is inspired by the roof of Rosary Hall.
Additional approved blues are used interchangeably and in concert with each other at the discretion of the designer. Cyan is used as an accent to the three main blues.
Daemen Blue
C: 100
M: 87
Y: 20
K: 11
P: 287 C
R: 0
G: 47
B: 135
#: 002F87
Soft Blue
C: 55
M: 22
Y: 0
K: 0
P: 284 C
R: 106
G: 170
B: 228
#: 6AAAE4
Medium Blue
C: 91
M: 53
Y: 0
K: 0
P: 285 C
R: 0
G: 113
B: 206
#: 0071CE
Cyan
C: 100
M: 0
Y: 0
K: 0
P: 306
R: 0
G: 174
B: 239
#: 0AAAEF
These may appear SPARINGLY with our primary brand colors.
One of two accent colors may also be used. Willie Red and Cool Grey can add visual emphasis and variety when designing. These colors must always accompany a blue.
YELLOW AND GOLD SHOULD NOT BE USED IN ANY OFFICIAL CONTEXT, as blue and gold are used by other local collegiate institutions and may dilute our brand.
Willie Red
C: 16
M: 89
Y: 96
K: 5
R: 198
G: 63
B: 44
#: C63F2C
Cool Grey
C: 38
M: 28
Y: 33
K: 0
R: 163
G: 168
B: 164
#: A3A8A4
Our color palette offers a wide opportunity to create unique combinations and compositions, while staying within our branding guidelines.
Below is a collection of color scripts that illustrate our approved colors in a variety of proportions.
Crossed out below the correct applications are examples of color scripts that are NOT authorized for use. These violate our guidelines by taking up a majority of the composition with an accent color, or failing to include Daemen-approved colors at all.
If you have any questions related to color application, please contact the Department of Branding & Design.
DO use colors in these proportions with Primary Brand Colors remaining the central focus, supported by accent options.
The last color script listed here, which features the addition of black and white, is for exclusive use by the Athletics department.
DO NOT use colors in these proportions where Primary Brand Colors are overpowered by accent options, or are replaced and/or accompanied by unauthorized colors.
Typography is key in properly communicating Daemen's ethos as conversational, creative, and warm.
Two primary typefaces are used for a majority of our digital and print materials.
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Pro
The majority of Daemen's communications utilize ITC Avant Garde Gothic Pro. This welcoming, professional font family is versatile with a handful of weights — a perfect fit on the largest billboard to the smallest video thumbnail.
Bold: Headings & Subheadings
Medium: For bi-lines or to place emphasis
Book: For body copy
Garamond Premier
There will be times when a traditional serif font is needed for formal projects. We trust Garamond Premier. The delicate, yet sturdy typeface is effective on correspondence to support fundraising or presidential communications
Bold Display: Headings & Subheadings
Medium: For bi-lines or to place emphasis
Regular: For body copy
From time to time, third-party tools (like MailChimp) may not support our Primary Font Families. Refer to these guidelines when designing with such limitations.
When you do not have access to Daemen's Primary Font Families, refer to these acceptable alternatives: Lato and Lora to substitute ITC Avant Garde Gothic Pro and Garamond Premier Pro, respectively. Use of this typography is an exception to the otherwise established in the Brand Style Guide.
Please contact the Publications Department for approved templates and assets that are available for use by faculty and staff. Both font files are available for free download at fonts.google.com.
Lato
Black: Headings & Subheadings
Bold: For bi-lines or to place emphasis
Regular: For body copy
Lora
Bold: Headings & Subheadings
Medium: For bi-lines or to place emphasis
Regular: For body copy
The visual world has the power to communicate tone and personality. Following these best practices maintains the integrity of Daemen's voice. While there are countless design scenarios one may encounter, we provide a template that should apply to any specific situation.
Left Alignment is the acceptable, preferred use.
Right alignment is acceptable if necessary.
Center alignment is acceptable if necessary, for headlines only.
Primary brand color on white with black text is acceptable.
Black and white text on a primary brand color is acceptable.
Primary brand color on black with white text is acceptable.
Primary brand color for headline and text on a white background is acceptable.
All white text on primary color is acceptable.
All white text on black is acceptable.
Typography also has the power to detract from an organization's brand identity. The illustrations here are examples of what to avoid when creating collateral for Daemen University.
Accent color used for background.
Unauthorized color used for headline text.
Primary brand colors laid out in hard-to-read combinations.
Multiple alignments.
Headings with multiple weights.
Unauthorized typefaces.
Justified text.
Inappropriate sizes for context.
Unauthorized colors.