Do I really need brand guidelines?

Yes. Even small teams benefit from guidelines. They prevent costly mistakes, ensure consistency, speed up design decisions, and protect your brand as you grow. Guidelines are an investment that pays for itself.

How long does it take to create guidelines?

Essentials take 1-2 weeks, Comprehensive takes 3-4 weeks, and Living Guidelines take 4-5 weeks. We'll provide a clear timeline during our initial discussion.

What if I don't have a brand strategy yet?

We can help. If you're missing brand strategy, we recommend starting with our Brand Strategy service to define your positioning, values, and personality first. Then guidelines naturally follow.

Can you update guidelines later?

Absolutely. Your brand evolves, and so should your guidelines. We can update specific sections as your brand grows or refresh entire guidelines every few years.

What format should guidelines be in?

It depends on your team. PDFs are simple and portable. Interactive digital guides are more modern and searchable. We can deliver in either format or both.

Will my team actually use these guidelines?

That depends on adoption. We make guidelines practical and easy to use so adoption is natural. We also provide training and make sure your team understands the 'why' behind the rules.

Can guidelines include templates for common applications?

Yes. We include email templates, presentation templates, social media templates, and other common applications to make guidelines immediately useful.

What if I want to update guidelines myself later?

We provide guidelines in editable formats and include a brief training session so you can make updates. For Living Guidelines, we handle updates for you during the live update period.

Branding & Creative

Brand Guidelines

Clear, comprehensive rules that ensure consistent brand application

Consistency across all touchpoints and communications
Faster design decisions and approvals
Guidelines your team can actually follow
Protect your brand identity from misuse

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Brand Bible

100%

Consistency

HEX, RGB

CMYK, Pantone

Do's & Don'ts

Usage Rules

PDF + Web

Delivered

100+

Happy Clients

98%

Satisfaction Rate

3.5x

Avg. ROI Improvement

Complete

Brand Bible

100%

Coverage

100%

Brand Consistency+42%

PDF

& Web Format

What We Deliver

A strong brand is built on consistency. But consistency doesn't happen by accident — it requires clear guidelines that your entire team, partners, and suppliers understand and follow. Without guidelines, your logo gets resized incorrectly, your colours drift, your tone shifts, and your brand identity weakens.

Brand guidelines are the rulebook for your brand. They define how your logo should be used, your colour palette and spacing, typography, imagery style, tone of voice, and more. A good set of guidelines is practical, easy to follow, and protects your brand identity.

We create guidelines tailored to your business — from simple, single-page usage rules to comprehensive, interactive digital guides with templates. Your team will know exactly how to apply your brand, and you'll maintain consistency everywhere.

Why Choose Us

What makes our brand guidelines service different.

Practical, Not Theoretical

Our guidelines focus on real-world application. Clear, visual rules your team will actually use — not academic documents gathering dust.

Future-Proof Design

Well-structured guidelines adapt as your brand grows. We build flexibility in without sacrificing consistency or brand integrity.

Easy Implementation

Whether it's a simple PDF or an interactive digital guide, your guidelines are designed for quick reference and adoption.

Brand Protection

Clear usage rules protect your brand from misuse, ensure partnerships align with your identity, and make audits and compliance easier.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your business. Scale up or down anytime.

Essentials

£199one-off

Basic brand usage rules in a simple, one-page document.

Logo usage rules
Colour palette (HEX codes)
Basic typography
One-page format
PDF delivery
Email support

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Comprehensive

£599one-off

Full guidelines document covering logo, colour, typography, imagery, tone, and templates.

Complete logo specifications
Colour palette (all formats)
Typography rules
Imagery guidelines
Voice & tone guidelines
Email templates
Social media templates
20+ page document
PDF delivery

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Living Guidelines

£799one-off

Interactive digital guide with searchable rules, templates, and brand asset downloads.

Everything in Comprehensive
Interactive digital guide
Searchable guidelines
Downloadable brand assets
Logo files (all formats)
Template files
Live updating (3 months)
Team access portal

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All prices are in GBP and exclude VAT.

Get Started in Three Simple Steps

Forget complicated onboarding. We've made getting started effortless — choose your plan, tell us about your brand, and we'll handle the rest.

Brand Audit & Discovery

We audit your existing brand application — logo usage, colours, typography, and messaging. We interview key stakeholders to understand your brand values and audience.

Guidelines Creation

We develop comprehensive guidelines covering every aspect of your brand — from logo specifications to tone of voice. Visual examples and templates are included for clarity.

Delivery & Training

We deliver guidelines in your chosen format (PDF, digital, or both) and provide training for your team on implementation. We're available for questions and refinements.

What You Get

Everything included in our service — no hidden extras.

Logo Usage Rules

Detailed specifications for logo application — clear space, minimum sizes, colour variations, and incorrect usage examples to prevent common mistakes.

Colour Palette & Codes

Complete colour specifications including HEX, RGB, CMYK, and Pantone codes for accurate reproduction across all media and applications.

Typography Guidelines

Font families, sizing scales, line heights, and usage rules for headings, body text, and emphasis — ensuring visual hierarchy and readability.

Imagery & Photography Style

Guidance on imagery style, filters, composition, and mood — ensuring all visual content reinforces your brand personality and values.

Voice & Tone Guidelines

Clear guidelines for how your brand should communicate — tone, key phrases, do's and don'ts — ensuring consistent messaging across channels.

Templates & Asset Files

Ready-to-use templates for common applications — emails, presentations, social media — and downloadable brand assets for easy distribution.

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from the businesses we've helped grow.

“After trying many different agencies, MattDarm is exactly what I was looking for. They don't just deliver — they consult on the why behind every decision. Everything is built around the long-term success of my business, and that's made all the difference.”