Logos and Presentations
The Logo
The Logo The Riverland Community College logo is the official identifier of our institution and is the forefront for our brand identity system. The logo is to be used on all authorized college materials including printed and digital media.
Riverland Logo Variations
Horizontal Logo
The horizontal version is our main logo and is to be used before all others.
Vertical Logo
The vertical version is to be used when horizontal spacing is limited and would impede the readability or aesthetics of the horizontal version.
Color Variations
Color Logo
The full-color logo is to be used before all others, where appropriate.
Black and White (One Color) Logo
This version is to be used when full color is not an option
Form Variations
Solid Fill
The solid fill logo is to be used on materials where the background is white or light colored.
Reverse Fill
The regular, solid fill Riverland logo has a hard time showing up on black or darker-colored backgrounds. A reverse (or white) version was created to provide better contrast on these areas. Please note that the “R” is different than the other logo. This is intentional and must appear this way in reverse format.
Reverse Fill Wrong
The regular, solid fill Riverland logo has a hard time showing up on black or darker-colored backgrounds. A reverse (or white) version was created to provide better contrast on these areas. Please note that the “R” is different than the other logo. This is intentional and must appear this way in reverse format.
Logomark
Solid Logo
The logomark, also known as the ‘Circle R’, symbol, or icon is usable as a standalone element, where appropriate. As the logomark is not our main identifier, any use should be approved by the Communications and Marketing department prior to production..
Reverse Logo
This black background is for illustrative purposes only
Unacceptable Logo Usage
Improper use of the logo could result in significant project delays and the destruction of published materials. Be sure your items are approved before production.
Riverland Logo Variations
- Do not distort, change proportions, or redraw the logo
- Do not change the logo colors
- Do not alter the logotype
- Do not rotate or angle the logo
- Do not skew or italicize the logo
- Do not use a logo taken from a website, email, or by scan
- Do not add drop shadows or “special effects” to the logo
- Do not add shapes to the logo
- Do not rearrange logo elements
- Do not use the logo on heavily patterned/textured backgrounds or photographs
Blue Devils Logo
Riverland athletic logos adhere to the same guidelines as the college logo in representation and use.
Blue Devil Logo Variations
Minnesota State Logo Usage
The Brand Identity Manual establishes rules for the consistent implementation of the Minnesota State brand. These standards provide for the development of printed and electronic materials, and contribute to the powerful and unified expression of the brand. All Minnesota State entities (offices, member institutions, partners, initiatives, collaborations, consortiums, divisions, etc.) are expected to follow this manual when creating communication materials.
