Brand Guide
Our company's brand is strengthened when we tell a consistent story.
OUR COMPANY NAME
In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, an “arc” is “a curved path” or it can signify a bridge. We build the arc that supports student growth by offering experience, opportunity, and connection where it did not exist. We help students draw their own arc that leads toward a promising future.
What we do is fill in the gaps in a child’s education, daily in our own way within the structure of our organization. Some days we do it with a carabiner, some days with a piece of art, some days with a high five. Some days with a kind word and a hug. We bridge the gaps in learning by providing opportunities for kids to shine through their learning. We fill the educational gap every day, on an individual level, through direct and individual acts of teaching.
USAGE
It's a Word, Not an Acronym
It's "Arc," not "A.R.C."
Capitalization vs lowercase
Arc may be capitalized.
arc in lowercase is acceptable, but please use bold or italics to emphasize the name. Otherwise, it may look like an error.
WHAT IS OUR WHY?
Why does Arc exist? We answer that with our mission statement.
MISSION
We create transformational learning opportunities that empower youth to realize their full potential.
TAGLINE
Bridging the Opportunity Gap
VALUES
When talking about the company, running programs, and interacting with your colleagues, keep these in mind. Our values as an organization make us who we are and they drive our behavior and our decisions.
- Our Work is Rewarding
We lift up communities through education, social justice, and creating opportunities for better living. We encourage staff to do better, to continuously improve, and grow. We reward staff with good pay, benefits, and educational training. Our infrastructure supports upward mobility, within our company and beyond. We work as a team, encouraging each other to be creative and innovative, to learn from failures, and take risks.
- Clients Deserve Excellence
Our clients are diverse in their positions and needs. Students, parents, school leaders, colleagues: all are our clients. Client relationships are the key to our success and sustainability. We actively listen to hear client needs. We start with “yes” and build from there. We pay attention to details, communicate clearly, follow through, and exemplify professionalism.
- We are Humble, Kind, Joyful, and Hopeful
Integrity is not a value. It is a given. We do the right thing for our clients, our team, our company, and our communities. We believe that each person has their own unique story that matters and is meaningful. We arrive at each encounter ready to hear, understand, and appreciate each other.
The words and phrases below help communicate the nature of our work. Altogether, they describe what makes us a leader in the world of experiential education.
Customizable
Our organization is big enough to provide the best, but small enough to provide structured customization to fit the needs of every client.
Unique
The opportunities we deliver are innovative and unique. You won’t find them anywhere else.
Compassionate
From our line staff and guides to the CEO, we hire compassionate folks who are as diverse as the communities we serve.
LOGO
One of the main ways we tell our story is through a unified visual design.
Below you will find the primary logo and brand colors to use when making a flyer, poster, or other design for your program. There are multiple colors available, but the primary logos used should be the dark blue version, or white if against a colorful background.
COLORS
GLOBAL BRAND COLORS
Blue is associated with trust, security, and responsibility. Parents are leaving their children in our care; their safety is our priority.
Primary
HEX #0455a4
RGB 5,86,165
CMYK 97 74 1 0
Pantone 7455 C
Light Primary
HEX #6292c3
RGB 99, 147, 196
CMYK 63 34 5 0
Pantone 7682 C
Lightest Primary
HEX #B7CCE3
RGB 178, 185, 221
CMYK 27 12 2 0
Pantone 277 C
Accent
HEX #27A9E1
RGB 39, 170, 225
CMYK 70 15 0 0
Pantone 2995 C
Primary Text
HEX #000000
RGB 0,0,0
CMYK 0 0 0 100
Pantone Black 6 C
Secondary Text
HEX #939393
RGB 147, 147, 147
CMYK 0 0 0 50
Pantone Cool Gray 7 C
Divider
HEX #C8C8C8
RGB 200, 200, 200
CMYK 0 0 0 25
Pantone Cool Gray 3 C
Alternate Text
HEX #C8C8C8
RGB 200, 200, 200
CMYK 0 0 0 25
Pantone Cool Gray 3 C
SECONDARY COLORS
Our secondary colors are bright and stimulating. They allude to the enthusiastic and creative nature of our programs.
Adventure
HEX #73BF44
RGB 115,191,68
CMYK 59 0 99 0
Pantone 360 C
Training
HEX #BC8CBE
RGB 189,140,191
CMYK 25 50 0 0
Pantone 7439 C
Accounting
HEX #FAAD47
RGB 251,174,71
CMYK 0 36 82 0
Pantone 1365 C
Enrichment
HEX #63C4B4
RGB 100,197,181
CMYK 58 0 36 0
Pantone 3258 C
Comms/Ops
HEX #F69679
RGB 246,150,151
CMYK 0 50 50 0
Pantone 486 C
Human Resources
HEX #FFD400
RGB 255,212,0
CMYK 0 20 100 0
Pantone Yellow 012 C
SUB-BRAND LOGOS
The sub-brand logos provide a visual representation of our individual program activities and uplift the uniqueness of our offerings. In the large volume of materials we have both internally and externally, the sub-brand logos provide an easy visual code to differentiate these materials.
Green: well-being, positive outcomes
Iconography: nature, outdoors
Purple: wisdom
Iconography: advancement, knowledge
Teal: uniqueness, individuality, importance of being yourself
Iconography: broadening horizons
Yellow: joy, enthusiasm, inspires communication
Iconography: rising sound, raising voices
EXAMPLE USAGE
FONT STYLES
Primary brand fonts and template documents on Microsoft 365 using these fonts are available on the Staff Portal for employee use.
PRIMARY BRAND FONTS
For usage across all official documents.
Title: Avenir Next
Header: Lubalin
Subheader: Lubalin Uppercase
Body Copy: Avenir Next
Line Spacing: 1.5
ALTERNATIVE FONTS
For usage on Microsoft 365.
Title Avenir Next LT Pro Light
Header Amasis MT Black
Subheader Amasis MT Black, Uppercase
Body Copy Avenir Next LT Pro
Line Spacing 1.5
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