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2014 EDITION
2014 Brand Visual System Introduction
CONTENTS WELCOME
Overview CONTENTS
COMMUNICATIONS. ADHERENCE TO
18 ALTERNATE WORDMARK /
BADGE DESIGNS
BRAND PRINCIPLES
To be the best cycling brand in Inspire passion for cycling by Ride Life. Ride Giant.
the world by delivering superior creating the ultimate experience
craftsmanship, innovation, and for all types of riders, all around
inspiration to every ride. the world.
CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY: We believe in enjoying the Giant is the world’s leading brand of high quality
moment, and that the ride matters as much as the destination. bicycles and cycling gear. Since 1972, Giant has
combined craftsmanship, technology and innovative
PUSH THE BOUNDARIES: We are constantly innovating. We design to create the ultimate cycling experience for
create products that help riders reach new levels of performance and all riders, casual to competitive. Through its products,
fun. people and retail partners, Giant inspires passion for
cycling all around the world.
EXPAND THE EXPERIENCE: We encourage people to seek fresh
perspectives and new adventures through cycling. For more information, go to giant-bicycles.com.
The “Globe” symbol and “GIANT” logotype The top half represents the sky; The “GIANT” logotype has a forward-
are designed to work seamlessly together The bottom represents the earth, leaning stance to convey constant
to convey the positive attributes of the and the lines are the pathways in between. progression. Its boldness and simplicity
Giant cycling experience: life enriching, The idea is that riding on the pathways reflects strength, sustainability and trust.
powerful and everlasting. puts you in harmony with nature
and enhances your life.
When the Giant corporate logo is positioned THE HORIZONTAL LOCKUP SHOULD
horizontally, the icon must always be BE USED IN MOST INSTANCES,
positioned to the left of the wordmark. UNLESS IT’S USE IS NOT IDEAL.
Stack Logo
In select instances, the Giant icon may be In select instances, the Giant wordmark
used independent of the Giant wordmark— may be used independent of the Giant
when specific branding detail is required. wordmark—when specific branding detail
will not benefit from inclusion of the icon.
USE OF THE GIANT ICON IS RESERVED
FOR APPROVED, UNIQUE AND SPECIFIC USE OF THE GIANT WORDMARK IS
APPLICATIONS ON PRODUCTS AND RESERVED FOR APPROVED, UNIQUE
GEAR ONLY. AND SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS ON
PRODUCTS AND GEAR ONLY.
Examples Include:
• Headtube Application Examples Include:
• Gear Details including zipper pulls, TPR • Downtube Application
Details, Retail Fixture Details, buttons, • Product and Gear branding including
snaps, or other small objects that would helmets, gloves, water bottles, tools,
benefit from a branded application. pumps or other accessories.
WEB APPLICATION
When available, the Giant logo should be Alternatively, the Giant logo may be The Dimensional Expression may only be
applied as Giant Blue (PANTONE 300) over knocked out of a background that is darker used on a dark colored or photographic
a light background. than 50% in value, or in black and white background.
situations.
The primary logo lockup/background
combinations are: the Giant logo lockup in
reverse white on a Giant Blue background
or a Giant Blue logo lockup on the white
background.
CORPORATE Palette
Primary color: Please use the provided Brand Swatch Please use only the PANTONE 877 spot
The primary color of Giant is Giant Blue palette. This .ase file provides a fast and color. Do not attempt to simulate this color
(or PANTONE® 300). accurate way to access all brand colors for or value using CMYK or RGB color space.
print, web, textiles, and plastics.
.3 x Height
.25 x Height
68º Shear
Composition Components
The Brand Logo proportions are derived The Giant Brand Logo consists of three
from the x-height. Where an approved logo key components: The Giant Globe, The Gi-
lockup is not available, one may be com- ant wordmark, and the Registered Trade-
posed accurately by following the above mark symbol.
proportional guidelines.
68¼ Shear
.3 x Height
.5 x Height
Composition Typography
The retail signage logo incorporates the The city name is typeset in Arial italic
store city name. The location and scale of Standard. Arial provides an accessible,
the name in relation to the logo is based easy to read solution for retail use.
on the logo x-height. When creating retail
signage, please adhere to the above
schematic to ensure consistency across
our retail signage presentations.
Heritage Badge
RIDE LIFE. RIDE GIANT. Single Line RIDE LIFE. RIDE GIANT. Corporate Stack
RIDE LIFE. RIDE GIANT. Stack RIDE LIFE. RIDE GIANT. Stack
INAPPROPRIATE Application
The dimensional logo should not be used The Giant wordmark should not be used The Giant wordmark should not be
on light surfaces, or modified to include a independent of the Giant globe unless substituted with an alternate typeface
blue wordmark. expressly authorized. when used with the globe.
The Giant wordmark and Giant globe The Giant globe or Giant wordmark The Giant globe or Giant wordmark should
should never be rearranged. should never be colored independent of never be scaled independent of the other.
the other.
The Giant logo should never have special The Giant logo should never be altered by The Giant logo should never have color
filters or effects applied. shearing or otherwise altering it’s integrity. effects applied.
Corporate Typography
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times to ensure typographic consistency
and a unified communication theme at all
times.
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• CORPORATE HEADLINES
• RETAIL SIGNAGE
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corporate Typography
RideLife Reguar Helvetica Neue LT Pro 75 Bold Helvetica Neue LT Pro 55 Roman
RideLife Regular should be used for all Helvetica Neue LT Pro 75 Bold should Helvetica Neue LT Pro 55 Roman should be
secondary corporate. Use of the supplied be used for all tertiary sub-headlines. used for all corporate body copy. Use of the
font packages is recommended to ensure Use of the supplied font packages is supplied font packages is recommended
consistent results. recommended to ensure consistent results. to ensure consistent results.
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N O P Q R ST U V W XY Z N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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CORPORATE Typography
Helvetica Neue LT Pro
Standard Copy
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Helvetica Neue LT Pro
OPQRST
Helvetica Neue family typeface. It is an
OpenType font file which is compatible with
both Mac and PC platforms, and provides
thorough information for printing. It is
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paramount that all parties use this version
of Helvetica Neue to ensure seamless
file translation across departments, both
domestically and internationally.
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CORPORATE Typography
Helvetica Neue LT Pro 75 Bold Helvetica Neue LT Pro 75 Bold Helvetica Neue LT Pro 55 Roman
Helvetica Neue LT Pro 75 Bold should Helvetica Neue LT Pro 75 Bold should Helvetica Neue LT Pro 55 Roman should
be used for all secondary headlines be used for all tertiary sub-headlines, set be used for all standard body copy set
set between 12pt and 14pt. Use of the at a size of 9pt. Use of the supplied font at a size of 9pt. Use of the supplied font
supplied font packages is required to packages is required to ensure consistent packages is required to ensure consistent
ensure consistent results. Please do not results. Please do not substitute an results. Please do not substitute an
substitute an alternate version of Helvetica. alternate version of Helvetica. alternate version of Helvetica.
ABCDEFGHIJKLM A B C D E F G H I J K L M A B C D E F G H I J K L M
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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RIDE LIFE
CAMPAIGN Typography
PERFORMANCE
Performance
RIDE LIFE
distinctive performance-oriented styling
cues. The Ride Life Performance typeface
should be used for all campaign and
performance headline copy at all times
PERFORMANCE LT
to ensure typographic consistency and a
unified communication theme.
• CAMPAIGN HEADLINES
• CAMPAIGN BODY COPY
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RideLife Performance should be used for RideLife Performance should be used RideLife Performance LT should be used
all campaign and performance headlines. for all all campaign and performance for all campaign and performance body
Use of the supplied font packages is sub-headlines. Use of the supplied font copy. Use of the supplied font packages
recommended to ensure consistent results. packages is recommended to ensure is recommended to ensure consistent
consistent results. results.
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K L M N O P Q RS
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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BRAND COLLATERAL
Composition
Overview CONTENTS
PRODUCT AD IMAGERY
Product photography has been carefully Product is photographed in an outdoor Product is photographed in an outdoor
considered and reinforces Giant’s position studio environment, providing a balance studio environment, providing a balance
as a leader in product design. Utilizing between crisp product representation between crisp product representation
unique angles and dramatic lighting in real- and environmentally appropriate context. and environmentally appropriate context.
world contexts to capture key design cues, Photographers should refer to this Photographers should refer to this
we are able to communicate a quality, document to ensure continuity across all document to ensure continuity across all
creativity and adventure consistent with geographic marketing initiatives. geographic marketing initiatives.
the Giant brand.
Image styling
Steps:
• Open image in Photoshop
• Select Window > Actions
• Actions Panel: Select options > Load
Actions > GIANT_BVS > Image Presets
Frame + Crop
Overview CONTENTS
DYNAMIC STORYTELLING
DYNAMIC COMPONENTS
Primary Story
Quadrilateral Giant Dynamic Storytelling consists of three
key quadrilateral components: Primary
Story quadrilateral, Secondary Story
quadrilateral, Messaging quadrilateral.
Secondary Story
Quadrilateral There are three simple compositional rules
that will deliver the required results:
FIND GRAPHIC HARMONY:
The image horizon and • Ensure each quadrilateral is considerate
graphic angles are similar. of it’s iamage
• Ensure each quadrilateral is harmonious
SHADOW EFFECT: with the others
In advertising, the shadow is 40% black • Ensure the angles of the quadrilater-
set to multiply. Offset is 7pt with 4pt blur. als are harmonious with the dominant
This effect should increase/decrease angle in the image.
with scale.
Messaging
Quadrilateral Logo should always
be placed in the lower right
of the page.
Two-page Spread
advertising STRUCTURE
Single-page
ADVERTISING STRUCTURE
Advertising Templates
Approved Files
Headline
Subheadline
Descriptive Copy
Headline
Subheadline
Descriptive Copy
RIDE LIFE
95%
Opacity
PERFORMANCE
TYPEFACE.
RIDE LIFE
100%
Opacity
PERFORMANCE
TYPEFACE.
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Placement Options
Web Banners
ONLINE ADVERTISING
Online advertising (Web Banner
and visual Social Media) is a key
component of Giant’s marketing mix.
A comprehensive template system
has been developed to aid in the
rapid development of multiple online
campaign components.
Banner Template
Approved Files
Overview CONTENTS
ACTION SAFE
TITLE SAFE
ACTION SAFE
TITLE SAFE
giant-bicycles.com
Approved Files
ENVIRONMENTS
Environments represent a unique
opportunity to reinforce the giant brand,
connecting environments to national
and global campaigns that bring the
Giant brand to life.
Campaign Imagery
Approved Files
Approved Files
05 Photo Treatment
2014/2015 Photoshop Actions