BMAC Style Guide

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Brand Guidelines

Blue Mountain Action Council 2019



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Brand Assets

BMAC Logotype BMAC Icons BMAC 3-Dot Icon

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Logotype

BMAC Logotype BMAC Logotype Subdivisions Exclusion Zone Minimum Size Placement Don’t

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Icons

Usage Examples, BMAC Icons Usage Examples, BMAC 3-Dot Icon

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Typography

Typeface, Primary Typeface, Secondary Do and Don’t Usage Examples

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Colors

Brand Colors Logo Colors Icon Colors Rack Card Colors

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Grid

Grid Rack Cards

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Design Examples

Stationary Advertising

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BMAC Logotype

The BMAC logotype is the primary visual element of the identity. The updated logo combines geometric qualities with warmer human forms and has been designed to create a bold impact across BMAC’s communication. The logotype seeks to communicate the concept that there is more to BMAC than meets the eye—BMAC sees the big picture and has a complex reach in the community.

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BMAC Icons

The BMAC iconography is the second visual element of the identity after the primary logotype. Each branch or service of BMAC can be conveyed through a collection of handcrafted icons. These assets are designed to be accessible, recognizable, and easily applied to all BMAC communication.

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Home Weatherization Veteran Program Pro Bono Program Food Distribution Energy Assistance Employment Program Housing Program AmeriCorps Program Literacy Program Homeless Program

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BMAC 3-Dot Icon

In addition to the BMAC iconography, the three-dot icon used in the logotype was designed to be used across BMAC materials and communication on it’s own.

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Logotype

Primary positive logo

Positive logo

Negative logo For use when print reproduction is limited.

The logotype can be used on BMAC blue, green, orange, and tan.

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Logotype Subdivisions

The logotype subdivisions were designed to maintain the new identity across all branches of BMAC. All divisions of BMAC that require additional wayfinding or further distinction within the agency will be displayed using this system to ensure consistency and brand credibility.

Food Distribution

Pro Bono Program

Housing Program

Energy Assistance

Employment Program

Home Weatherization

Adult Literacy Program

Homeless Services

Veteran Program

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Exclusion Zone

The exclusion zone protects the clarity and visual integrity of the logotype. The logotype should always appear legibly on a clear background and nothing should be placed within or behind the exclusion zone.

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Minimum Size

In no case should the BMAC logotype be shown smaller than the minimum size of 1 inch.

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Placement

The BMAC logotype is placed on the bottom, right-hand corner of stationary and should not be placed elsewhere on the page, unless otherwise noted in the Grid section.

Building thriving communities. Services

Who we are

Food distribution

BMAC exists to cultivate innovative services, in partnership with our community, to empower lowincome people to meet their vital needs and achieve self-sufficiency.

Housing programs Employment programs Adult literacy programs Pro Bono programs Energy assistance

We are a private nonprofit working since 1966 to help those in poverty throughout Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin and Franklin Counties.

Our goals • Meet the basic needs of low income people.

Veteran support programs

• Offer opportunities to help people become independent and self sufficient.

Home weatherization

• Develop ways to reduce and prevent poverty.

Homeless services

• Engage community support and volunteerism.

AmeriCorps

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Don’t

In no circumstance should these guidelines be compromised on any BMAC communication.

Don’t Warp or stretch the logotype. Don’t Rearrange the symbol or wordmark configurations within the logotype. The 3-dot icon must appear after and in-line with the BMAC wordmark. Don’t Use the logotype on low-contrast backgrounds, busy photographs, or complex patterns. Don’t Apply shadows, glow effects, outlines, or any other effects to the logotype. Don’t Create your own companion mark or use BMAC icons in conjunction with the wordmark.

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Usage Examples BMAC Icons

The following materials provide examples for how the BMAC icons can and should be used on BMAC communication.

Rack Cards Icons are placed within the BMAC 3-dot icon.

Employment Programs

Adult Literacy

Services

Programs

Services

Programs

Worksourcewa.com Registration

Community Jobs

One-on-one tutoring/mentoring for adults, centered on the students’ needs and goals:

Read, write, compute, solve problems, access, evaluate, and use information to participate fully at home, at work, and in the community.

Skills and interest assessments

Helps people on welfare, who have had little no to employment success, to develop work skills.

Resumes and cover letter development

How it works: • Participants work in a nonprofit or government agency for 20 hours per week up to six weeks. • Participants complete job training and/or job search activities each week. • Participants recieve case management support, job mentoring, and job training.

Labor Market information

Adult Employment—ages 18+

Online job search Paid work experience

Career exploration

Adult Employment connects adults with employment and job training opportunities. For adults 18+ who are unemployed/underemployed.

Conversational english Citizenship exam prep Reading Math GED prep

Youth—ages 16-24

Student Adults from Walla Walla and Columbia Counties who want to achieve with an educational or professional goals such as: Our program coordinator works with students to determine their goals.

Tutor Tutors are guided in making lesson plans and oriented to our well-stocked library of teaching materials. Tutors must meet the following requirments: • Strong reading and writing skills (Min.12th grade level)

The Youth Program helps build pre-employment skills and encourages youth to achieve their educational goals.

• Volunteer tutors devote one hour a week

How it works: • BMAC partners with local business owners to find jobs. • Participants work one on one with a case manager. • Participants are encouraged to get their high school diploma or GED and pursue college or technical school.

• Make a 6-month commitment

“The program gave me the tools I needed to have more confidence in myself. It was my first step. I found I learn better if I have one-to-one help. I wouldn’t be where I am today without that first step.” —Theresa (Student Testimonial)

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Posters Icons can stand alone on posters.

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Usage Examples BMAC 3-Dot Icon

Rack Cards The BMAC 3-Dot Icon can be used as a subordinate graphic element on rack cards. The icon must always bleed off the page when used as a graphic element.

The following materials provide examples for how the BMAC 3-Dot Icon can and should be used on BMAC communication.

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Building thriving communities. Services

Who we are

Food distribution

BMAC exists to cultivate innovative services, in partnership with our community, to empower lowincome people to meet their vital needs and achieve self-sufficiency.

Housing programs Employment programs Adult literacy programs Pro Bono programs Energy assistance

We are a private nonprofit working since 1966 to help those in poverty throughout Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin and Franklin Counties.

Our goals • Meet the basic needs of low income people.

Veteran support programs

• Offer opportunities to help people become independent and self sufficient.

Home weatherization

• Develop ways to reduce and prevent poverty.

Homeless services

• Engage community support and volunteerism.

AmeriCorps

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Imagery The BMAC 3-Dot Icon can be used to display imagery. If using this tool, images should fill the dots completely and should not utilize strokes, shadows, or other stylizations.

Single circle layout

3-dot layout

Images should be placed as single circles, or in the 3-dot arrangement.

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Typeface Primary

The BMAC identity is characterized by a strong typographic style based on function and accessibility. HK Grotesk is the primary typeface of the identity. This typeface should be used on all BMAC communication, with the exception of text-heavy web pages, emails, and print materials.

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Medium

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Bold Italic

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Typeface Secondary

Palatino is the secondary typeface of the identity. This typeface should be used minimally and only in cases where the primary typeface is not legible on text-heavy web pages, emails, and print materials.

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Palatino Secondary

Regular

This font style can be used for long body copy.

Bold

This font style can be used for subheaders.

Bold Italic

This font style can be used for links.

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Do and Don’t

Do Allow for breathibility room when adjusting leading, or spacing between lines of text.

Don’t Use too tight of leading, as it makes your text much harder to read.

Do Use BMAC colors for headers when identifying a specific division of BMAC.

These tips are meant to act as basic guidelines for setting text on BMAC materials. The “Don’t”s should always be followed, however, the “Do”s provide flexibility in spacing and color choice.

We’re building thriving communities. We’re building thriving communities. We’re building thriving communities.

Apply shadows, glow effects, outlines, or any other effects to the logotype.

We’re building thriving communities.

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Typography


Usage Examples

Proper breathing room

Proper hierarchy

Proper use of various font styles

The rack card below provides an example of proper usage of the BMAC typography.

Adult Literacy Services

Programs

One-on-one tutoring/mentoring for adults, centered on the students’ needs and goals:

Read, write, compute, solve problems, access, evaluate, and use information to participate fully at home, at work, and in the community.

Conversational english Citizenship exam prep Reading Math GED prep

Student Adults from Walla Walla and Columbia Counties who want to achieve with an educational or professional goals such as: Our program coordinator works with students to determine their goals.

Tutor Tutors are guided in making lesson plans and oriented to our well-stocked library of teaching materials. Tutors must meet the following requirments: • Strong reading and writing skills (Min.12th grade level) • Volunteer tutors devote one hour a week • Make a 6-month commitment

“The program gave me the tools I needed to have more confidence in myself. It was my first step. I found I learn better if I have one-to-one help. I wouldn’t be where I am today without that first step.” —Theresa (Student Testimonial)

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Brand Colors

The BMAC color palette is an integral part of the identity. The colors are drawn from the surrounding environment and, collectively, communicate approachability and sturdiness. These colors are designed with the ability to have a bold impact, or to compliment and accent each other.

PANTONE Dark Blue C R 0  G 35  B 156 C 98  M 82  Y 0  K 0 HEX 00239C

PANTONE 465 C R 185  G 151  B 91 C 9  M 29  Y 66  K 24 HEX B9975B

PANTONE 7735 C R 56  G 88  B 60 C 0  M 0  Y 41  K 73 HEX 38583C

PANTONE 1645 C R 255  G 106  B 57 C 0  M 63  Y 75  K 0 HEX FF6A39

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Brand Colors

In addition to the primary BMAC blue, tan, green, and orange, the palette extends to include secondary hues that are designed to aid in further identification of various divisions of the company on BMAC materials.

PANTONE 7456 C R 96  G 110  B 178 C 72  M 55  Y 0  K 0 HEX 606EB2

PANTONE 657 C R 200  G 216  B 235 C 22  M 6  Y 0  K 0 HEX C8D8EB

PANTONE 2716 C R 159  G 174  B 229 C 40  M 29  Y 0  K 0 HEX 9FAEE5

PANTONE 7527 C R 214  G 210  B 196 C 3  M 4  Y 14  K 8 HEX D6D2C4

PANTONE 1635 C R 255  G 141  B 109 C 0  M 51  Y 55  K 0 HEX FF8D6D

PANTONE 5575 C R 146  G 172  B 160 C 37  M 9  Y 28  K 13 HEX 92ACA0

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Logo Colors

The BMAC logotype can only be displayed in the BMAC blue, black, or white.

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Icon Colors

The BMAC icons can appear in any of the BMAC identity colors if standing alone, however, if they are placed on a solid color, the icons must be in white or black.

Solid color background Icons must appear in white or black.

White background Icons can appear in one of the BMAC identity colors.

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Rack Card Colors

The BMAC rack cards, an important part of the identity and communication, are distinguished by their colors. The materials below provide an overview of how the color palette has been applied to the rack card system. These colors should never be altered or rearranged.

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Eligibility families from becoming homeless and seeks rapid Parenting Provide translation • Money Smart Classes. Ongoing. Temporary ways to reduce and prevent poverty.• Housing stability plan with budget. rehousing for those who have lost their homes. Melrose Place HousingHealth and • Must be a resident of Wal Financial Assistance safety testing of Legal Issues *We do not assist Garfield counties. (TFA) • Additional advocacy and referrals. ommunity support and volunteerism. Details all combustion with criminal cases. Qualifications Homeless familiesappliances with children Health/Mental • Only lawyers canAid giveinlegal advice. • Rental housing requires fin VA and • Qualifications: Homeless according to the HUD health the landlord. disability claims guidelines, have a child under age 18 or be • Although attorney • Served at least 1 day in the active military,Lincoln naval, Terrace Apartments time is donated, Emergency pregnant, fall at or below 30% of the median court costs are not. or air service • Buildings must meet progr income for Walla Walla County, and/or have If in danger, call 911. Senior/disabled adults Emergency require significant repairs. an income source such as TANF, child support, • Clients that attend any of our legal clinics • Did not receive a dishonorable discharge Shelter Contact Walla Walla County Duplexes repair program. unemployment, earned income. are required to pay a $5–$10 fee before they• Is homeless or at risk of homelessness Domestic violence, see an attorney. Christian Aid Center • Household income must b call the YWCA at (509) 525-715 current Federal Poverty Le Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) (509) 525-2570. details. Certain deductions For households/individuals who are homeless or at Helpline risk of homelessness and receive a HEN referral from (509) 529-3377 the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). YWCA Find out if you qualify: (877) 501-2233. To qualify for HUD subsidized housing your household income must be below 50% of the area (509) 525-2570 median income. HUD rent is equal to 30% of your monthly adjusted income.

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Grid

A grid serves as a guide for how to structure content. The grid system is an integral part of maintaining consistency across BMAC communication and should be applied to the respective materials. The grid below provides a general and foundational layout that acts as a guide for the other grids and materials in the identity.

BMAC 3-Dot Icon Always appears on the right-hand side.

Header

Call-to-Action Used to provide contact information.

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Rack Cards

The rack card grid must be maintained across all BMAC rack cards and supplemental sheets.

Header Used for division and program titles. BMAC 3-Dot Icon Always appears on the right-hand side. Column 1 Narrow column; used for lists and resources. Column 2 Wider column; used for details and bulk information.

Call-to-Action Features a programspecific email.

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Stationary

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