Brand Guide International
Contents The Brand Story
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The Identity
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Standard Color
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Standard Typography
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Point-Of-Sale Display
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Retail Environment
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Design & Engineering
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GAME CHANGER The Story Behind The Brand
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Founded in 1983, New York Design is a brand & graphic design consultant based in Taiwan. Since our inception, we have been known to produce high valued design solutions that make sense, hallmark by clarity and simplicity.
We believe in an integrated approach, that combines superior strategic thinking, world-class design, and professional implementation. As a result, our clients benefited from cohesive and compelling corporate communication programs. No single component dominates our approach. Designers frequently play leading role in devising strategies and our project managers have been empowered to release their creativity and contribute to the effectual design solution. Each team member is deeply committed to the expected success of our clients.
We take great pride in being able to provide clean and elegant solutions to complicated issues submitted that are integral to successful campaigns.. This is our design philosophy : Simple is the Solution and Simple is Smart.
A global search for a manufacturer that could assist in engineering this athletic shoe technology into a mattress core construc tion led the Blue Ocean Sleep founders to the largest bedding producer in Germany, Breckle Matrazan. Breckle is the largest producer for molded foam mattress cores in Europe.
Blue Ocean Sleep and Breckle Matrazan came together in March 2010, formed a global partnership and began developing the Activcor Advanced Comfort System. Incorporating performance characteristics of Nike’s most engineered running shoe, the
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To test the concept and marketing message, Activcor was sold for two years under the brand name of La Pur throughout parts of Europe.
Blue Ocean’s strategy was to release the Activcor design in Eu over spring. Competing with European foam products throughout Europe, and achieving the right marketing message with
To further test our proof of concept, Blue Ocean Sleep elected to test Activcor in a market that is not favorable to foam sleep the Activcor program at Otsuka is expanding with an additional new model introduction expected to begin November 2014.
appeal is Merchandising and point of sale is all part of the Activcor selling experience wrapped up in a unique product and marketing message.
Part of that marketing message speaks to the advanced technology of Nike Shox shoe. But equally as important is the chemical formulations to produce the molded foam core. Activcor’s foam chemistry and quality is the same that is used in the seat cushi ons of all luxury German automobiles, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche and Audi. An impressive combination of technologies (athletic shoes and automotive) developed outside of the bedding industry.
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Basic Identity The ACTIVCOR type appears to the left is the primary identity element of the ACTIVCOR visual identity and must appear on all official ACTIVCOR communications. It may not be modified in any way and must be reproduced exactly as it appear. Any deviation from this may weaken the identity.
The identity can only be used in the standard ACTIVICOR green, black or white and must include the registered trademark.
When producing the signatures, always use the official reproduction materials.
The hand drew type is a uniquely designed graphic representing of ACTIVCOR brand BOE product.
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Identity With Tagline The ACTIVICOR tagline can only be used in thestandard ACTIVICOR green, black or white. It must be flash right under the identity and Jnclude
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theregistered trademark.
When producing the signatures, always use the official reproduction materials.
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Endorsement identity Apart from the basic identity, the ACTIVICOR endorsement identity only be used in limited FORM MATTRESS
circumstances where identity need to apply for specific need and must not be used without the prior consent and approval of Activicor Authority, and should be used consistently, correctly and
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appropriately.
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Standard Color Palette The ACTIVICOR colours must remain true to the specifications shown on the left. The PMS and CMYK references should be referred to when offsetor digital printing collateral such as signage or brochures.
Primary C 45 Y 100 M 0 K 0
Secondary C 100 M 0 Y 100 K 15
R 154 G 202 B 62
R 255 G 255 B 255
The RGB breakdown applies to all on screen applications such as the websiteand other electronic documents.
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YOUR
LIVE LIFE LIVE DREAM LIVE 2 DREAM LIVE HEALTHY YOUR
INSPIREDDESIGN DYNAMICCPMFORT GERMANYENGINEERING COOLUNDERPLEASURE FOR EVERYMOVEYOU MAKE
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Primary Font - Helvetica Neue
Standard Typography
Helvetica Neue Light ABCDEFGHIJKabcdefghijk1234567890 Helvetica Neue Regular ABCDEFGHIJKabcdefghijk1234567890 Helvetica Neue Bold ABCDEFGHIJKabcdefghijk1234567890 Helvetica Neue Black ABCDEFGHIJKabcdefghijk1234567890
Typography is a vital element in all ACTIVICOR communications. It is part of the ACTIVICOR brand and there are guidelines that must be observed for its use.
Helvetica Neue is used in all titles, headings and any visually important text: a strong yet flexible classic sans serif font that creates a solid foundation for the lively, vibrant elements of our branding. It is available in a variety of weights and has been selected for its legibility and flexibility.
Secondary Fonts - Fruitiger / Arial
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Frutiger and Arial are a substitute for both headings and body copy, also for online and electronic applications such as PowerPoint, Word. These are to used when Helvetica Neue is not available.
Point-Of-Sale Display Influencing consumer behaviour at the point of purchase is critical to sales success. Point-of-sale display is design to attract the customers' attraction to products brand promotion. STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE
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Retail Environment
Our brand imagery is powerful, powerful and meaningful. It plays an integral part in reinforcing the credibility of Activicor brand
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