KIA Brand Guidelines
KIA Brand Guidelines
KIA Brand Guidelines
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Introduction Primary Logo Specifications Vertical Logo and Tagline Usage Horizontal Logo and Tagline Usage Additional Logo and Tagline Options Logo and Tagline Background Colors Independent Tagline Colors and Dimensions Independent Tagline Background Colors Incorrect Tagline Usage Tagline Image Usage Tagline Graphic Usage Frequently Asked Questions
1-1 inTROducTiOn
In order to become a leading global brand, Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) has established the Brand Identity (BI) were using as Exciting & Enabling. This BI defines Kias culture, customers and products and will provide brand direction to all our corporate departments, our dealers and our partners. A detailed brand book that explains Exciting and Enabling will be distributed separately. As part of the new BI, KMC has introduced a new brand tagline The Power to Surprise. This tagline captures the essence of Exciting & Enabling. To ensure that the tagline properly communicates our BI, the tagline should always be displayed in a clear and consistent manner. This manual provides guidelines for the proper usage of the tagline and brand logo.
Filename
Logo
Usage
Vert_KiaMotors_Tag_4C_XL
EXTRA LARGE Use this logo if desired usage size is 3 in. or larger in width.
Usage examples | banners, flags, posters, billboards.
Vert_KiaMotors_Tag_4C_LG
LARGE Use this logo if desired usage size is between 1.5 to 3 in. in width.
Usage examples | posters, CD covers.
Vert_KiaMotors_Tag_4C_MED
MEDIUM Use this logo if desired usage size is between .75 to 1.5 in. in width.
Usage examples | business stationery, ads, catalogs, brochures, price lists.
Vert_KiaMotors_Tag_4C_SM
SMALL Use this logo if desired usage size is smaller than .75 in. in width.
Usage examples | business cards, merchandise articles, communication media for which the logo does not exceed the respective size.
Maintain an exclusion zone around the logo and tagline as displayed in this example. Adhering to the proper exclusion zone promotes greater readability of the logo and tagline in communications. The size of the K in Kia Motors represents the recommended space for the exclusion zone.
MAINTAIN DIMENSIONS
When resizing the logo and tagline, maintain the proper proportions. Use artwork provided to avoid distortions.
Maintain an exclusion zone around the logo and tagline as displayed in this example. Adhering to the proper exclusion zone promotes greater readability of the logo and tagline in your communications. The size of the K in Kia Motors represents the recommended space for the exclusion zone.
MainTain diMenSiOnS
When resizing the logo and tagline, maintain the proper proportions. Use artwork provided to avoid distortions.
When printed on a white background, use a red logo and gray tagline.
White
When printed on a color background, use a white logo and white tagline.
KIA Red
Black
Gold
White
25%
50%
75%
Black
When printed on a gray background, ensure the logo and tagline print dark or light enough for easy readability.
The tagline must be displayed with the proper angle and exclusion zones as shown above. The size of the P in Power represents the recommended exclusion zone.
The tagline may be printed independently of the logo. When printed on a white background, print the tagline in red, gold, silver or black.
KIA Red
Gold
White
25%
50%
75%
Black
When printed on a gray background, ensure the tagline prints dark or light enough for easy tagline readability.
Do not change or omit the TM Mark. Provided artwork must always be used.
Correct usage for logo and tagline placed independently of each other.
BanneR exaMPleS
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What is the exclusion zone first mentioned in section 2-2? The exclusion zone is the recommended amount of empty space that must be provided around the Kia logo and tagline. The exclusion zone promotes greater readability of the logo and tagline in communications. Please refer to the examples in Section 2-2 and 3-2.
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Can the logo and tagline be used without the Kia Motors? In some cases, due to space availability or type of application, the logo and tagline may be used without the Kia Motors application. Please confirm with your department head or Kia client to approve any exceptions.
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Can any tagline color be used with the primary logo and the secondary red logo? No. A gray tagline must always be used with the primary logo and the secondary red logo. Please refer to examples in Sections 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4.
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What color taglines can be used independently of the logo? Red, gold, silver and black. Please refer to examples in Section 3-2.
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Can the Kia logo and tagline be used independently of each other? Yes. In some cases, such as outdoor billboards, the two can be used independently of each other. Please refer to the example in Section 4-2.
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Can the logos be resized? The secondary logos, 2 color and 1 color, can be resized as long as they are resized proportionately. The primary logo, a 4 color process, can be resized as long as it remains within the dimensions previously outlined. Please refer to the examples in Section 2-1.
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Must "The Power to Surprise" always be used? In some cases, the logo may be used without the tagline. Please confirm with your department head or Kia client to approve any exceptions.