Brand guidelines

Definition
A document that explains how to use logos, colours, type, imagery, motion, and voice.
Advanced
Operational rules with tokens, accessibility standards, dos and don'ts, file delivery, and example layouts. Maintained with version control and change logs.
Why it matters
Enables accurate delivery by teams and suppliers and reduces approval cycles.
Use cases
- Agency onboarding
- Asset handover
- Creative QA
Metrics
- Compliance rate in creative reviews
- Average approval time
Issues
- Outdated files
- Missing accessibility rules
Example
Figma and PDF guide with downloadable assets and component tokens.