Skowron Interior Design Brand Guide

Concept and Strategy

Modern and traditional come together in this monogram twist. Drawing inspiration from the rich history of artist signatures and letter-making, the traditional monogram takes on a fresh, modern sensibility with clean geometric lines and curves. 

The result is a high-end aesthetic blending equal parts style and smart. The S, I, and D of Skowron Interior Design intertwine, nesting the I, to create a unified form reminiscent of a textile weave. Metaphorically, the logo symbolizes support, structure, and balance within the realm of client relations and the creative process.

Logo Variations

With four variations of the logo — type with stamp, type only, primary stamp (circle and monogram), and secondary stamp (monogram only) — the identity champions flexibility. Included in each download package are true black and true white logo files for limited use and restricted printing applications.

Master Brand

The monogram and logotype combination are designed to live in harmony with one another. Whenever possible, this should be the default logo variant in order to increase brand recognition.

Skowron Master Hex Charcoal

Master lockup in charcoal

Skowron Master Hex Eggshell

Master lockup in eggshell

Skowron Master Hex Slate

Master lockup in slate


Type Only

When necessary, the logotype may be used independent of the monogram. This should be the default variant for horizontal applications.

Skowron Typeonly Hex Charcoal

Type only in charcoal

Skowron Typeonly Hex Eggshell

Type only in eggshell

Skowron Typeonly Hex Slate

Type only in slate


Primary Stamp

As a design choice, the primary stamp monogram may be used independent of the logotype. It’s recommended Skowron Interior Design (either the logotype or as a typesetting) is used prominently elsewhere to support the monogram.

Skowron Primarystamp Hex Charcoal

Primary stamp in charcoal

Skowron Primarystamp Hex Eggshell

Primary stamp in eggshell

Skowron Primarystamp Hex Slate

Primary stamp in slate


Secondary Stamp

As an alternate design choice, the monogram may be used independent of the containing circle. The secondary stamp should be used proportionately less than the primary stamp in branding materials.Skow

Skowron Secondarystamp Hex Charcoal

Secondary stamp in charcoal

Skowron Secondarystamp Hex Eggshell

Secondary stamp in eggshell

Skowron Secondarystamp Hex Slate

Secondary stamp in slate


Gmail Signature

For email correspondence, please use the following files formatted for Gmail signatures.

Skowron Master Gmail Hex Charcoal

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Skowron Master Gmail Hex Slate

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Skowron Stamp Gmail Hex Charcoal

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Skowron Stamp Gmail Hex Slate

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Logo Violations

Strong brands rely on consistency when it comes to the treatment of their logo. Please refrain from adding, subtracting, or modifying the logo in any way outside of the intended use. The following are examples of incorrect use.

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Don't add drop shadows

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Don't apply gradients

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Don't fill with color

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Don't add new elements

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Don't rotate the logo

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Don't overlay multiple stamps

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Don't wrap type on the logo

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Don't use colors outside of the brand

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Don't stretch or distort

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Don't rearrange elements

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Don't replace the primary stamp with the secondary

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Don't replace fonts

Logo Clear Space

The logo will look its best with ample breathing space, or clear space, around the mark and logotype. The clear space unit is based on the visual square formed by the width of the D and the height of the S within the monogram. Please refer to the diagrams below for clear space guidelines specific to each logo variation.

Skow Logo Clearspace 01

Master brand clear space

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Type only clear space

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Primary and secondary stamp clear space


Palette Inspiration

The brand palette draws inspiration from the raw and refined materials used in interior design and architecture. Modern and minimalist aesthetics are also key influencers in the creation of this palette — paring back to the timeless essentials.

Inspiration

Brand Palette

The resulting brand color palette is a sophisticated monochrome.

Charcoal

HEX: #2B2F30

RGB: 43, 47, 48

CMYK: 73, 64, 62, 62

PMS: Black 7C

Eggshell

HEX: #F4F0F0

RGB: 244, 240, 240

CMYK: 3, 4, 3, 0

PMS: 663C

Slate

HEX: #73706F

RGB: 115, 112, 111

CMYK: 55, 49, 49, 15

PMS: 2333C


Headlines and Subheads

Akrobat is a modern minimalist typeface that balances subtlety and confidence. The Akrobat font family is available for free download through Font Fabric.

Download Akrobat
Skowron Typography Thin

Akrobat Thin

Skowron Typography Extralight

Akrobat Extralight

Skowron Typography Light

Akrobat Light

Skowron Typography Regular

Akrobat Regular

Skowron Typography Bold

Akrobat Bold

Skowron Typography ExtraBold

Akrobat ExtraBold

Skowron Typography Black

Akrobat Black

Body Copy

Utopia is a transitional serif — bridging the space between traditional and modern. While the font family is expansive and offers a wide range of weights and styles, Regular and Bold are recommended for everyday brand use. Utopia is available for purchase through MyFonts.

Purchase Utopia
Skowron Typography Serif Regular

Utopia Regular

Skowron Typography Serif Bold

Utopia Bold


Pattern-making

As an extension of the brand, the logo may be used to create patterns.

Skow Pattern Rgb Slate

Pattern in slate

Skow Pattern Rgb Multiple

Pattern in slate and eggshell

Skow Pattern Rgb Eggshell

Pattern in Eggshell

Skow Pattern Rgb Charcoal

Pattern in Charcoal


Branding Inspiration

In further building out the brand, please refer to the following examples of brand applications in print, environmental, and digital forms.

Skow18 Application Bcard
Skow18 Application Postcard Front
Skow18 Application Postcard Back
Skow18 Application Emboss
Skow18 Application Packaging
Skow18 Application Website
Skow18 Application Storefront
Skow18 Application Watermark2