Update and Maintain Your Typeset Brand Kit

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to:

• Update logo colours and brand elements in Typeset
• Keep brand consistency across all your projects
• Use version control to manage brand asset changes
• Share your brand kit with team members effectively

Introduction

Your brand kit needs regular updates to stay current and professional. When your logo colours change or you refresh your visual identity, every project should reflect these updates consistently.

Typeset makes this process straightforward with centralised brand management tools. You can update your assets once and apply changes across all projects, preventing the visual inconsistencies that make brands look unprofessional.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Update Your Logo Colours and Brand Elements

When your brand evolves, your assets need to match. Here's how to update them in Typeset:

Step 1: Log into your Typeset account and go to your brand kit section in account settings.

Step 2: Upload your new logo file with updated colours. You can also modify existing elements like fonts or imagery from this screen.

Step 3: Preview your changes before saving. This shows you exactly how the new assets will look in your projects.

Step 4: Save your changes. All new projects will now use your updated brand assets automatically.

Lesson 2: Keep Consistency Across Projects

Once you've updated your brand kit, you need to sync these changes with existing projects:

Step 1: After updating your brand kit, check the settings to enable updates across ongoing projects.

Step 2: Use the 'apply changes' feature to sync your recent updates with existing materials.

Step 3: Review a sample of your existing projects to confirm the updates applied correctly.

Lesson 3: Use Version Control and Team Collaboration

Managing different versions and team access prevents confusion and mistakes:

Step 1: Access the version history of your brand assets in Typeset. This shows you all previous versions of your assets.

Step 2: If you need to revert changes, select an earlier version that better fits your current needs.

Step 3: Share brand kit access with team members through the brand assets section. This allows controlled collaboration.

Step 4: Set up notifications for when team members make changes. This keeps you informed of all modifications.

Practice

Complete this exercise to reinforce your learning:

1. Log into your Typeset account
2. Navigate to your brand kit section
3. Upload a new logo or modify an existing colour in your brand kit
4. Preview the changes
5. Save your updates
6. Check how these changes appear in one of your existing projects

Consider how this update improves your brand consistency across projects.

FAQs

How do I update my logo colours in Typeset?
Go to the brand kit section in your account settings, upload your modified logo file, preview the changes, and save them.

Can I revert to previous versions of my brand assets?
Yes, use the version history feature in Typeset to view and revert to earlier versions of your brand assets.

How do I share my brand kit with team members?
Grant team members access through the brand assets section in your account settings. You can control their permission levels.

Will updating my brand kit affect existing projects?
Only if you choose to apply changes to existing projects using the 'apply changes' feature. New projects will automatically use updated assets.

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Brand Kit: Your collection of brand assets including logos, colours, fonts, and visual elements that define your company's identity.

Visual Identity: The visual elements that represent your brand, including colours, typography, imagery, and logo design.

Version Control: A system that tracks changes to your files over time, allowing you to view and restore previous versions when needed.

Wrap-up

You now know how to keep your Typeset brand kit current and consistent. Regular updates ensure your visual identity stays professional across all projects, while version control and team collaboration features help you manage changes safely.

Your brand kit is the foundation of consistent design work. Keep it updated, use the preview features, and take advantage of version control to maintain professional standards across everything you create.

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