Lindenwood Brand Identity Guidelines (May 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 brandƵwhile 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 ƵLindenwood UniversityƵ alongside the LUmonogram and the word ƵOnline.Ƶ This logo should always be the first choice when representing the UniversityƵs digital offerings. It maintains strong visual presence and legibility across major digital platformsƵfrom 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 UniversityƵs online identity clearly. Only use it when the primary logo cannot fit legibly without reducing readability. 03 ƵLUƵ 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 ƵLindenwood University OnlineƵ 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 ƵLindenwood UniversityƵ, the ƵOnlineƵ tagline, 15° shear and ƵLUƵ 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 | 1.25Ƶ Black background | 1.5Ƶ Gold background | 1.5Ƶ CLEAR SPACE REQUIREMENT The clear space around the logo must equal the capital height of the word ƵLINDENWOODƵ to the right (see ƵxƵ). This ensures legibility and visual prominence. DOs & DONƵTs (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 DonƵt crop, stretch, or resize improperly DonƵt add effects, textures, or drop shadows DonƵt surround the logo with other competing graphics 1.25Ƶ 1.5Ƶ 1.5Ƶ x x x x SHEAR 15° 17 18 LU 2026 BRAND GUIDELINES BRAND
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