Our University’s brand is its identity. It is what people think of and feel when they hear our name. It differentiates us from other colleges and universities, by visually sharing what is special about Hardin-Simmons University.
Our logo is a key component in this identity. It is the face of Hardin-Simmons University. Some may see our logo, and view us as a family, with a common mission of sharing Christ’s love. To others, we may be a familiar face they have yet to meet. Our logo is the key visual to communicate our academic excellence, enthusiastic spirit, and unshakable faith.
As ambassadors of IM体育平台 and our brand, we must promote, protect, and advance IM体育平台’s image with both internal and external audiences. This style guide is an important tool in conveying our message to people around the world – that they would recognize us by our clear, consistent, and concise “familiar face,” and one day call us “family.”
Our style guides provide firm and consistent guidelines to use when applying IM体育平台’s logos, colors, and other brand-related designs.
With consistent and proper usage, the IM体育平台 brand encourages people to connect with the university and increases our recognition in the community.
Please reference these guides anytime that you are considering using IM体育平台’s branding or logos. If you have any questions at all, please contactthe Office of University Marketing. We’d love to help! If you’d like to request help with a new design creation, you can also use our online form:Design Request Form.
Each of the style guides below can be viewed interactively online, or via the “download” button once the guide has loaded.
Click to view Academic style guide.
Click to view Athletic/Spirit style guide.
The Hardin-Simmons University logo has been designed and implemented with care. Our logo is the face of Hardin-Simmons University. It is important that everyone at Hardin-Simmons feels confident in using our logo correctly.
IM体育平台 Shield
IM体育平台 Type Logo
The illustrated portion of the IM体育平台 Academic Logo is referred to as the “shield” of the logo. Featuring Logsdon chapel and the banner showcasing the year in which IM体育平台 was formed, it is the central axis to the logo.
The letterform portion of the logo is referred to as the “type” of the logo. At times, the type will contain the abbreviated IM体育平台 along with the Hardin-Simmons University, while other forms of the logo will only include one or the other. Special care was taken that all lettering is spaced and adjusted for aesthetics and optimal legibility.
Approved Combinations
Hardin-Simmons Horizontal
Hardin-Simmons Vertical
IM体育平台 Horizontal
IM体育平台 Vertical
IM体育平台 & Hardin-Simmons Horizontal
IM体育平台 & Hardin-Simmons Vertical
Horse & Rider
Cowboy Profile
IM体育平台 Type
Approved Spirit Logo Combinations (Examples)
(NOTE: This list is not comprehensive. To request more detail about using the IM体育平台 Spirit Logo,please see the IM体育平台 Spirit Logo Style Guide above,or contact theOffice of University Marketing.)
Rider with IM体育平台
Rider with Cowboys
Profile with Cowboys
Profile with IM体育平台
The Hardin-Simmons University logo should always use the purple and gold hues as specified on this page. CMYK color mixtures should be used for all 4-color printing.
In 4-color printing, ink will appear differently when printed on coated (glossy paper than it does on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. Please ensure that the correct color values are used for the type of paper that it will appear on.
The RGB values are also shown here for any digital use, along with the hexadecimal codes for web/online applications, never for official printing.
Just as the colors used to represent Hardin-Simmons University are important, so are the typefaces (fonts) used to present the University in a consistent image. Below are the typefaces that should be used in all collateral materials when possible. Please note that these should not be used instead of an approved logo, only as a supplement to the logo.
Primary Typefaces
Secondary Typefaces
Our departmental logos allow IM体育平台 to consistently maintain our desired branding, while still allowing our academic and support departments to incorporate their titles. If you have any questions about a logo for your department, please contact theOffice of University Marketing.