Citrus Circuits
Fall Workshop Series
How to Make Your Team Brand Amazing
by Kristen Corsetto
What is a brand?
Origins of Branding
Design vs. Fine Art
Fine Art
Design
Types of Design
Defining Successful Outcomes
Design Principles
Hierarchy and Balance
Hierarchy
Now that we know who we are designing for, we need to figure out:
All elements in a design are competing for the viewer’s attention. Good design helps guide the viewer through the information.
Hierarchy
Balance
Two types of balance:
Negative Space
Color Spaces
Choosing the Right Color for the Job
Color Spaces – Not all colors are created equal!
RGB
Color Spaces – Not all colors are created equal!
CMYK
Color Spaces – Not all colors are created equal!
Raster vs. Vector?
An overview of file types
Raster Overview
Raster File Types
Vector Overview
Vector File Types
Using the Right Tools
Industry Standards vs. Free Alternatives
Typography
What makes good typography?
Typography Terminology
Applications for FRC Teams
BRAND STANDARDS
Standardizing Your Brand
Applications for FRC Teams
T-SHIRTS
T-Shirt Best Practices
Applications for FRC Teams
WEBSITES
Designing a Successful Website
QUESTIONS?