There are specific guidelines and requirements for using the Brock University master brand logo in both print and digital marketing materials. This is meant to ensure brand consistency with size and placement of the logo.
Logo sizes
To ensure integrity in small-sized marketing applications, a minimum use version of the logo has been developed. To maintain recognition and legibility, it should never appear smaller than 0.5 – 0.75 inches wide in print. Do not reproduce the Brock University logo in small sizes if the application may cause poor quality or distortion (e.g. embroidery, silkscreen, online, etc.). For online applications, please make the minimum use no smaller than 140 pixels wide. For applications that may require a logo smaller than these specifications, please contact us.
Print minimum
![print-min1 Brock print logo with minimum pixel width - 0.5 to 0.75 inches](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/print-min1.png?x13922)
Digital minimum
![digital-min140 Brock screen logo with minimum pixel width - 140 pixels](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/digital-min140.png?x13922)
Protection area
Whenever you use the logo, there should be enough clear space to ensure its visibility and impact. No other graphic elements should be within this area.
The clear space is equal to the height of the “o” in the word “Brock” and must be maintained around the entire perimeter.
Logo placement
Eye movement of a typical reader usually forms a “Z,” meaning they start in the top left, go to the top right, make a diagonal to the bottom left and end up in the bottom right. This concept is used when determining optimal brand placement on marketing materials. The upper left is prime location, and the lower right is second best. A third option would be the upper right. The lower left is considered a “dead zone” because it’s usually the location where an eye spends the least amount of time. This is best to leave for white space or secondary elements.
Brand reproduction errors
These are some examples of common errors in reproduction, or misuses of the Brock University logo. It’s very important not to modify the logo or colour in any way. Learn more about Brock’s official brand colours.
- Use the preferred red and white logo whenever possible.
- Always use the approved digital artwork.
- Never redraw or change the proportions of the logo or add other graphic elements.
- Proper use of the logo is essential for promoting, maintaining, and protecting the Brock brand.
- Contact the Marketing and Communications team for questions or visit the Brock University brand toolkit to download the logo.
![bu-error-1 Wrong Brock logo usage - Larger fields than approved.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/bu-error-1.png?x13922)
Larger fields than approved.
![logo-error2 Wrong Brock logo usage - The use of separate unapproved elements.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error2.png?x13922)
The use of separate unapproved elements.
![logo-error3 Wrong Brock logo usage - The disproportionate rescaling of elements.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error3.png?x13922)
The disproportionate rescaling of elements.
![logo-error4 Wrong Brock logo usage - The use of borders.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error4.png?x13922)
The use of borders.
![logo-error7 Wrong Brock logo usage - Adjusting the angle of the brand signature.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error7.png?x13922)
Adjusting the angle of the brand signature.
![logo-error8 Wrong Brock logo usage - Vertical versions.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error8.png?x13922)
Vertical versions.
![logo-error11 Wrong Brock logo usage - The rescaling of elements incorrectly by axis.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error11.png?x13922)
The rescaling of elements incorrectly by axis.
![logo-error12 Wrong Brock logo usage - The use of effects.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error12.png?x13922)
The use of effects.
![logo-error9 Wrong Brock logo usage - Using the wrong background field when anchoring for a bleed at the bottom or top of any application.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error9.png?x13922)
![logo-error10 Wrong Brock logo usage - Using the wrong background field when anchoring for a bleed at the bottom or top of any application.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error10.png?x13922)
Using the wrong background field when anchoring for a bleed at the bottom or top of any application.
![logo-error13 Wrong Brock logo usage - The use of integrated photographs.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error13.png?x13922)
![logo-error14 Wrong Brock logo usage - The use of integrated photographs.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error14.png?x13922)
The use of integrated photographs.
![logo-error15 Wrong Brock logo usage - The use of unapproved colours, either separate or combined.](https://brocku.ca/brand/wp-content/uploads/sites/sites/176/logo-error15.png?x13922)
The use of unapproved colours, either separate or combined.