Lindenwood Brand Identity Guidelines (February 2026)
ONLINE LOGO Online (Primary, Secondary, Icon) Lindenwood University Online represents our growing online programs and initiatives. These marks are designed to highlight accessibility, clarity, and connection with students who learn remotely but still belong to our community. This logo system reflects the same bold, modern identity as our institutional brandvlogƵwhile speaking directly to the needs of online learners: flexibility, convenience, and professional-grade communication. 01 PRIMARY ONLINE LOGO The primary online logo is our main university mark for representing LU Online externally. It features the full wordmark vlogƵLindenwood UniversityvlogƵ alongside the LUmonogram and the word vlogƵOnline.vlogƵ This logo should always be the first choice when representing the UniversityvlogƵs digital offerings. It maintains strong visual presence and legibility across major digital platformsvlogƵfrom paid ads to landing pages and recruitment materials 02 SECONDARY ONLINE LOGO A simplified horizontal layout of the primary online logo, designed for constrained digital compositions. Use this when space is limited but you still need to represent the UniversityvlogƵs online identity clearly. Only use it when the primary logo cannot fit legibly without reducing readability. 03 vlogƵLUvlogƵ ICON MARK/WATERMARK A minimalist version of our brand identity, ideal for small-scale digital use such as social media, apps, and profile images. When used alone, it must always appear with vlogƵLindenwood University OnlinevlogƵ nearby to reinforce brand clarity. Use this only in digital-only environments where space is limited. LU BRAND GUIDELINES BRAND LOGOUSAGE PRIMARY ONLINE LOGO The primary online logo is our main university mark for online program marketing. It includes the full wordmark vlogƵLindenwood UniversityvlogƵ, the vlogƵOnlinevlogƵ tagline, 15° shear and vlogƵLUvlogƵ Monogram connecting it back to the primary brand. LAYOUT Rectangle format COLOR OPTIONS Full-color, used appropriately as seem to the right on the correct color backgrounds. MINIMUMWIDTH (PRINT) White background | 1.25vlogƵ Black background | 1.5vlogƵ Gold background | 1.5vlogƵ CLEAR SPACE REQUIREMENT The clear space around the logo must equal the capital height of the word vlogƵLINDENWOODvlogƵ to the right (see vlogƵxvlogƵ). This ensures legibility and visual prominence. DOs & DONvlogƵTs (Specific to Primary Logo) Use high-res files from Asset Den or Creative Cloud Libraries Reverse the logo on dark backgrounds Pair with tagline or supporting copy DonvlogƵt crop, stretch, or resize improperly DonvlogƵt add effects, textures, or drop shadows DonvlogƵt surround the logo with other competing graphics 1.25vlogƵ 1.5vlogƵ 1.5vlogƵ x x x x SHEAR 15° 17 18 LU 2026 BRAND GUIDELINES BRAND
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