Visual Identity

Type Hierarchy

This is a basic type hierarchy that can be used as the baseline for a composition. Not only does it incorporate a mix of our brand fonts, but it also ensures a system of informational hierarchy that is necessary for our diverse audiences to visually differentiate messaging.

The specifications, like proportions, leading and tracking should be seen as a starting point for typesetting, but can be adjusted based on compositional needs.

Type hierarchy guidance: Eyebrows are 1/5 of headlines. Subheads are 1/3 of the cap-height of headlines.

Type Hierarchy Specifications

Eyebrows

Eyebrows are 1/5 of headlines.

  • Trade Gothic Next LT Pro Bold
  • +20 Tracking
  • All Caps
  • Left Aligned

Headline

  • Meno Banner Extra Condensed Black
  • +5 Tracking / 175/150 Leading
  • 95% Width
  • Sentence Case
  • Left Aligned

Subheads

Subheads are 1/3 of the cap-height of headlines.

  • Trade Gothic Next LT Pro Bold
  • +20 Tracking / 35/42 Leading
  • All Caps
  • Left Aligned

Body Copy

Body copy should be about 1/8 of the headline size. Based on readability factors such as size and color contrast, Trade Gothic Next SR Pro can be used, but start with Regular. Body copy size can vary based on collateral, but size for print should be between 7-11 pts and for web between 12-16 px.

  • Trade Gothic Next LT Pro Regular
  • +5 Tracking / 18/23 Leading
  • Sentence Case
  • Left Aligned

Captions

Captions should be smaller than body copy, but still legible. Start at 7 pts for print and 12 px for digital.

  • Trade Gothic Next LT Pro Heavy
  • +20 Tracking / 16/19 Leading
  • Sentence Case
  • Left Aligned

Example

Type hierarchy example from the Winthrop University Visual Identity Manual showing
                     eyebrow, headline, subhead, body copy and caption relationships.
Type hierarchy example from the Visual Identity Manual.