Create Your Brand Toolkit on Typeset
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to access and use the Brand Toolkit feature in Typeset
- Understand how to upload your logo and define your brand colours and fonts
- Know how to maintain consistent branding across all your Typeset designs
Introduction
Keeping your brand looking consistent across all your designs can be tricky when you're doing it manually every time. Typeset's Brand Toolkit solves this problem by storing your logo, colours, and fonts in one place. Set it up once and every design you create will automatically use your brand elements. Here's how to get it working.
Lessons
Setting Up Your Logo
Step 1: Log in to your Typeset account and head to the design settings or preferences section.
Step 2: Look for the 'Upload Logo' button and click it.
Step 3: Select your brand's logo file from your device. Make sure it's high-resolution for the best results.
Step 4: Save your settings.
This is the bit most people miss: use a logo with a transparent background. It'll work better across different design backgrounds and save you time later.
Defining Your Brand Colours
Step 1: In the Brand Toolkit settings, find the 'Brand Colours' section.
Step 2: Add your primary and secondary brand colours using either the colour picker or by typing in your HEX codes directly.
Step 3: Save these settings so all future designs automatically use these colours.
Keep your brand's HEX codes somewhere handy. You'll need them for other tools too, and it keeps everything consistent.
Choosing Your Brand Fonts
Step 1: Find the 'Fonts' section in your Brand Toolkit.
Step 2: Browse Typeset's font library and select your official brand fonts. If your fonts aren't available, some subscription plans let you upload custom fonts.
Step 3: Apply and save these fonts as your defaults for new projects.
Stick to two font families maximum. More than that and your designs start looking messy and harder to read.
Practice
Create a simple design using your newly set up Brand Toolkit. Check that your logo appears correctly, your colours match your brand guidelines, and your fonts look right. If something's off, go back and adjust your toolkit settings.
FAQs
How can I access the Brand Toolkit feature on Typeset?
Go to your account settings and look for the design preferences section. The Brand Toolkit should be listed there.
Can I use multiple brand toolkits for different projects on Typeset?
Not currently. Typeset only supports one brand toolkit per account right now. You'll need to update your toolkit manually if you're working on different brands.
Is the Brand Toolkit feature available on all Typeset subscription plans?
Yes, all Typeset users get access to the Brand Toolkit feature, regardless of their subscription level.
Jargon Buster
- Brand Toolkit: The section in Typeset where you store your logo, brand colours, and fonts
- Brand Consistency: Making sure your visual identity looks the same across all your marketing materials
- HEX Codes: Six-digit codes that specify exact colours in digital design
Wrap-up
You've now set up your Brand Toolkit in Typeset. This means every new design you create will automatically use your brand elements, saving you time and keeping everything consistent. Try creating a few different designs to see how your brand elements work across various formats.
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