Use supplied brand files as they are

The Northstar Services examples described here are fictional. In a working hub, choose current files from the organization’s approved asset library. Do not redraw, recolor, stretch, or combine a logo with other marks; use the supplied version that fits the intended placement.

Asset types by task

Example categories for an approved asset library.

Showing all 3 resources

Logos

Primary logo artwork

Example resource: transparent artwork for a slide or other placement where the background remains visible.
Documents

Compact document mark

Example resource: a smaller approved mark intended for a document header.
Presentations

Presentation image collection

Example resource: a curated set of images for use in presentation layouts.

Choose a suitable file type

Illustrative guidance; use the actual formats supplied in your approved asset library.

Comparison: Transparent artwork compared with Compact document mark
Details Transparent artwork Compact document mark
Slide over a colored or photographic background Included Not included
Small document header Not included Included
Recolor or redraw the mark Not included Not included

Place the mark clearly

Give it clear space

For a customer briefing slide, place the supplied transparent logo on a calm area with enough clear space around it to remain legible.

Keep it undistorted

Avoid busy imagery and do not stretch it to fill a space.