Make Your Work Stand Out with this Branding Template!
Showcase your branding at its very best with this one-page branding template!
In the often fast-paced world of graphic design, with deadline after deadline, time is of the essence.
Whether you’re working on a new project or revisiting an old one, having a quick and efficient reference guide can make all the difference.
This is where my One Page Branding Guideline template can help! It’s a streamlined, easy-to-use tool designed to help you stay on top of your branding game without the hassle of sifting through extensive documents.
Want to grab it right now? You can grab the branding template on The Side Hustle Blueprint Gumroad here!
Why You Need a Branding One Sheet
Maybe you’re not sure why you’d actually need this branding template? That’s fine! Below, we’ll look at some reasons why, and how, the One Page Branding Guideline template will streamline your workflow, making you both more efficient and more effective.
Ease of Use
Large, full-scale brand guideline documents can be overwhelming. How many times have you been working on a brand – or maybe revisiting an old guideline you’ve previously created – only to be greeted by a huge, impenetrable PDF?
Full-size brand guidelines are often packed with detailed information, which, while essential, can make it difficult to find what you need quickly.
But with the One Page Branding Guideline, all the key elements are distilled into a concise format. This means you can easily reference the most important aspects of a brand’s identity without getting bogged down by unnecessary details.
It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense approach that helps you keep your workflow smooth and efficient.
Boost Productivity
Time is a precious commodity for any graphic designer. The reality is that we’re often working on multiple projects at once, and having to seamlessly switch between brand styles and layouts on the fly.
The issue with this – and traditional branding documents – is the more time you spend searching for brand details, the less time you have for actual creative work.
A branding one sheet is a productivity booster, providing all the crucial information at a glance. Whether you're verifying a colour code or checking the correct font usage, everything is right there, ready to help you move forward with your project, without unnecessary interruptions.
It completely removes the need to dig through huge PDF brand guidelines, freeing you up to do the creative work you’re being paid for!
Easy Presentation
Presenting your design ideas to clients or colleagues can be a daunting task, especially when you have to navigate through extensive brand guidelines.
The One Page Branding Guideline simplifies this process dramatically, allowing you to present the core elements of a brand quickly and effectively, ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
This not only makes your presentations more efficient but also more impactful, as the key information is highlighted without the clutter of a full document.
Making complex ideas – such as branding – easily digestible is one of the many ways you can show your value as a graphic designer.
What’s Included in the One Page Branding Guideline?
The One Page Branding Guideline template is designed to be barebones and straight to the point, making it an indispensable tool for any designer working in the field of brand design.
But before you grab the template, let’s see what it includes! Here’s what you’ll find in this handy template:
Logos (Space for Primary and Two Sub Marks)
Having a clear visual of both primary and secondary logos is essential. The top section of the template provides space to showcase the main logo and any sub-logos, ensuring you always use the correct version for each application.
Colour Schemes
Colours are a vital part of any brand’s identity. The template includes a section for colours, where you can list the exact codes for quick reference. This helps maintain consistency across all your designs, ensuring that every piece you create is true to the brand.
Whilst the template by default comes with space for four colours, keep in mind that the One Page Branding Guideline template is also fully customizable! So if you need space for more colours, it’s easily adapted!
Whilst you’re here, why not learn about some colour theory? Here are what various colours mean in different parts of the world.
Typography
Typography can make or break a design. The One Page Branding Guideline includes a space for listing the primary and secondary typefaces used by the brand. This makes it easy to ensure that all text elements in your designs are consistent and aligned with the brand’s visual identity.
Using tools like Adobe Illustrator or Canva, you’re able to directly link to the font files from this template too – making it incredibly valuable for anyone working with the brand.
Related Brand Imagery
Imagery (both photography and videography) plays a crucial role in conveying a brand’s message. The template provides a section to include related brand imagery, giving you a quick reference for the types of media that align with the brand’s aesthetic. This ensures that all visual elements in your designs are cohesive and on-brand.
Again, as we’ve already said, the One Page Branding Guideline template is fully customisable, meaning you can update the template to include as many reference images as you need!
Compatibility
To make things even more convenient, the One Page Branding Guideline comes with two files – one for Adobe Illustrator and one for Canva. This means that no matter which tool you prefer to work with, you can easily integrate this template into your existing workflow.
As a note, many graphic designers will baulk at the mention of Canva. And that’s fine – it’s by no means a tool for creating brand designs. But as a tool for quickly laying out brand elements? It’s fantastic.
Each to their own though – hence why there are two versions of the template!
Grab the Branding Template!
Brand guidelines documents are HUGE! Sometimes you just want a quick reference sheet you can look at, then get right back to work, instead of losing hours trying to find the right information.
The One Page Branding Guideline is here to help with exactly this!
This barebones, straight-to-the-point template makes space for:
Logos (Primary and Sub)
Colour schemes
Typography
Related brand imagery
Are you ready to both level up your work and make your life easier?
It’s time to grab the One Page Branding Guideline template!
